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News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Brighton mansion with Block-designed pool asks $8.25m
A luxury French Provincial mansion just steps from Brighton's Bathing Boxes has hit the market with a price tag of up to $8.25m. The grand five-bedroom home at 29 Tennyson St is turning heads in one of Brighton's most tightly held pockets. The lavish property features a full suite of lifestyle extras including a home cinema, wine room, lift and six-car garage. Listed with Buxton Brighton director Andrew Campbell, the property spans about 80sq m across three lift-connected levels, with hydronically heated marble floors, bespoke ironwork, designer lighting and a landscaped pool zone from The Block star Dave Franklin. First look: Melb's $80m village unveiled Mr Campbell said the home's level of craftsmanship was among the best he'd seen in 15 years selling in the area. 'You walk through the door and instantly know, this is bulletproof,' Mr Campbell said. 'It's solid, timeless, and immaculately built. 'Honestly, you'd think it was completed yesterday.' Constructed about a decade ago, the chateau-style residence also features a formal dining room with bar, a Lacanche kitchen with Miele-equipped butler's pantry, multiple fireplaces and a vast master suite with dressing room, French limestone gas fireplace and spa ensuite. The property's lower-ground level includes a home theatre, wet bar, wine room and gym, all with direct lift access from the six-car basement. Mr Campbell said the home's location in the beachside cul-de-sac between Tennyson and Cannan streets placed it 'in an even better lifestyle pocket than the Golden Mile'. 'It's 100m to the Bathing Boxes, and you've got both Church St and Were St precincts within walking distance,' he said. 'There's a real lifestyle aspect here that prestige buyers are connecting with.' The campaign follows the recent $9.1m sale of Rathgar, a five-bedroom estate just down the road at 24 Tennyson St, a result The Buxton Brighton director said had reignited momentum in the suburbs top end. 'We've got interest from Paris, Noosa, and high-net-worth buyers in China,' Mr Campbell said. There's global attention on Brighton again, and that gives confidence to local buyers as well.' Despite its 650sq m block, the home's clever three-level design allows for expansive living without feeling oversized. 'That balance of luxury and liveability is rare,' Mr Campbell said. 'It's the kind of home that doesn't change hands often, the vendor's had it for a decade, and that longevity says a lot about how well it lives.' Mr Campbell said he'd pursued the listing for several years, having long admired the property's quality and position. 'I followed up with the vendor for close to four years. I always believed it had a special story, and I wanted the chance to represent it properly when the time came,' he said. He added that prestige buyers in the $5m-plus range were less affected by interest rate fluctuations, instead prioritising privacy, lock-and-leave convenience and lifestyle features. 'At this level, it's not about lending, it's about lifestyle,' he said. 'This home nails that brief.' The home is listed for private sale with $7.5m-$8.25m price hopes.
Herald Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Herald Sun
The Block Star's landscaping behind $4.85m Aberfeldie sale
Dave Franklin with Scott Cam on The Block. A glamorous Aberfeldie home straight out of The Block has topped the suburb's sales charts this year, changing hands for $4.85m. The five-bedroom residence at 38 Aberdeen St combines bold architectural form and resort-style landscaping by The Block's long-serving garden guru Dave Franklin. Mr Franklin, who has worked across more than a dozen seasons of the renovation series, is known for creating high-impact outdoor spaces that blend dramatic structure with lush plantings. He has also co-hosted the lifestyle series The Garden Hustle, helping everyday Aussies transform their gardens. RELATED: How Melb's property market staged a comeback Hamptons-style Melb home set to turn heads Melb's ultimate $10m+ property checklist For 38 Aberdeen St, Franklin Landscape & Design delivered a backyard oasis featuring a fully tiled lap pool, architectural trees and a Goalrilla basketball half court, framed by manicured hedging and mature greenery for privacy. The home's interior was crafted by design firm Studiomint and showcases luxury across three lift-connected levels. Each of the five oversized bedrooms includes a deluxe ensuite, while the main suite boasts a walk-in robe, gas fireplace, freestanding bath and private balcony. A dedicated home office features custom joinery, soft timber finishes and leafy garden views, ideal for work or quiet retreat. A showpiece staircase is flooded with natural light from above, adding a gallery-like calm to the centre of the home. Matthews Moonee Valley director John Matthews said the home had previously been listed with another agency before he was engaged to reposition it with a high-impact digital campaign. 'It was definitely one of the more memorable sales I've done recently,' Mr Matthews said. 'The seller had purchased it in 2022 for $4.7m and, despite the tougher market conditions, we were able to secure a result above that.' The home's bold concrete and glass facade sets the tone for what lies inside, sharp architecture, privacy and glamour. Mr Matthews said the relaunch included cinematic video, twilight photography, a 3D tour that leaned into the property's glamorous style. 'It felt like a rockstar's pad,' he said. 'It was bold, indulgent, think moody designer finishes, full smart automation, a dumbwaiter, and a home cinema that wouldn't look out of place in Beverly Hills.' A chef's kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, stone surfaces and a full butler's pantry sits at the heart of the home. Clean lines, soaring ceilings and clever angles make even the stairwell feel like a sculptural moment. The chef's kitchen is fitted with Gaggenau cooking appliances, Liebherr fridge and freezer, and a butler's pantry with dual Bosch dishwashers. An alfresco terrace with built-in barbecue flows seamlessly from the main living space, while a glass-walled wine cellar, custom study, and four-car garage add to the home's functional luxury. The Matthews Moonee Valley director estimated it would cost about $6m to replicate the home today, factoring in around $4m in construction and $2m in land value. 'You simply couldn't rebuild this for what it sold for,' Mr Matthews said. 'There was no compromise anywhere in the design.' The Block's Dave Franklin designed the lush outdoor zone, complete with built-in barbecue, alfresco bar and resort vibes all around. Set on a corner in one of Aberfeldie's best streets, the home makes a striking impression from the moment you arrive. Dave Franklin's signature touch is all over this garden, from sculpted greenery to the travertine-tiled lap pool and sports-ready lawn. It is the fourth Aberfeldie property to sell for more than $4m this past year, and the highest so far in 2025, following other results around $4m-$5m. Mr Matthews said the sale reflected renewed confidence in the inner northwestern prestige market as buyers increasingly looked beyond the traditional eastern suburbs for quality family homes. 'This area offers value that's hard to beat, proximity to the CBD, airport, schools, and more space for your money,' he said. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: James Packer's new deal at Melbourne supermarket site Inside 'Hospitality Yoda's luxe Melb home Tragic side of Aus housing crisis exposed
News.com.au
02-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
The Block Star's landscaping behind $4.85m Aberfeldie sale
A glamorous Aberfeldie home straight out of The Block has topped the suburb's sales charts this year, changing hands for $4.85m. The five-bedroom residence at 38 Aberdeen St combines bold architectural form and resort-style landscaping by The Block's long-serving garden guru Dave Franklin. Mr Franklin, who has worked across more than a dozen seasons of the renovation series, is known for creating high-impact outdoor spaces that blend dramatic structure with lush plantings. He has also co-hosted the lifestyle series The Garden Hustle, helping everyday Aussies transform their gardens. For 38 Aberdeen St, Franklin Landscape & Design delivered a backyard oasis featuring a fully tiled lap pool, architectural trees and a Goalrilla basketball half court, framed by manicured hedging and mature greenery for privacy. The home's interior was crafted by design firm Studiomint and showcases luxury across three lift-connected levels. Each of the five oversized bedrooms includes a deluxe ensuite, while the main suite boasts a walk-in robe, gas fireplace, freestanding bath and private balcony. Matthews Moonee Valley director John Matthews said the home had previously been listed with another agency before he was engaged to reposition it with a high-impact digital campaign. 'It was definitely one of the more memorable sales I've done recently,' Mr Matthews said. 'The seller had purchased it in 2022 for $4.7m and, despite the tougher market conditions, we were able to secure a result above that.' Mr Matthews said the relaunch included cinematic video, twilight photography, a 3D tour that leaned into the property's glamorous style. 'It felt like a rockstar's pad,' he said. 'It was bold, indulgent, think moody designer finishes, full smart automation, a dumbwaiter, and a home cinema that wouldn't look out of place in Beverly Hills.' The chef's kitchen is fitted with Gaggenau cooking appliances, Liebherr fridge and freezer, and a butler's pantry with dual Bosch dishwashers. An alfresco terrace with built-in barbecue flows seamlessly from the main living space, while a glass-walled wine cellar, custom study, and four-car garage add to the home's functional luxury. The Matthews Moonee Valley director estimated it would cost about $6m to replicate the home today, factoring in around $4m in construction and $2m in land value. 'You simply couldn't rebuild this for what it sold for,' Mr Matthews said. 'There was no compromise anywhere in the design.' It is the fourth Aberfeldie property to sell for more than $4m this past year, and the highest so far in 2025, following other results around $4m-$5m. Mr Matthews said the sale reflected renewed confidence in the inner northwestern prestige market as buyers increasingly looked beyond the traditional eastern suburbs for quality family homes. 'This area offers value that's hard to beat, proximity to the CBD, airport, schools, and more space for your money,' he said.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Be delighted by local farmers & small businesses at new Johnson County general store
The old white house at 11405 Johnson Drive, just west of the heart of downtown Shawnee, has hosted several occupants over the years: a law office, a chiropractor's clinic, a gift shop called The Red Thread. On Wednesday, Franklin General Store opened in the space. Owners Brooke and Dave Franklin have stocked it with a curated blend of the practical and the artisanal: organic strawberries from Happy Hollow Farm, bread from Overland Park's Wooden Spoon KC, and small-batch cheeses from Hemme Brothers Creamery — all made without preservatives, artificial colors, or hard-to-pronounce chemicals. 'Besides farmers markets, there aren't a lot of opportunities for local farmers to get their products out there,' said Brooke, who previously worked for the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service, an agency that helps farmers become more sustainable. 'I wanted to create a place where you could go to get local, support local, and also know you're getting clean ingredients.' Franklin General Store carries goods from about 50 local farms or producers. The store was developed with help from a $55,000 SEED (Shawnee Entrepreneurial and Economic Development) loan, part of a city program that supports small business growth downtown. The loan is partially forgivable as jobs are created or other goals are met. The store offers rotating baked goods (on opening day, it was a peach bar) and plans to roll out grab-and-go sandwiches soon, made with local bread, meats, and produce. On tap: kombucha. In the cooler: pies, chicken sausages, steaks and other local meats. And tucked in one aisle, a collection of lotions and balms that wouldn't look out of place in a high-end apothecary — but come from nearby farms. It's not all edible. Franklin's also stocks Valley Feed from Bonner Springs for backyard chickens, plus birdseed and native grass seeds to support pollinators and local wildlife. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin's aims to serve the growing number of daytime strollers exploring downtown Shawnee. 'There's more nightlife around here now, but we're also seeing more people walking around during the day,' Brooke said. 'So we're trying to serve some of those people and take advantage of a little bit of that new foot traffic.'
