Heatherbrae: Original Caulfield mansion set for record price
A historic 1800s estate in Caulfield has hit the market after 100 years in the same family.
The circa-1876 ‘Heatherbrae’ at 73 Neerim Rd has a $6m-$6.6m price tag that would set a new suburb record and join the biggest sales of the whole surrounding area.
Abercromby’s Armadale agent Jeff Gole said the seller had lived at the six-bedroom Victorian mansion, still in original condition, for “pretty much her whole life” after her family bought it in the 1920s.
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“It’s one of Melbourne’s earliest mansions and probably one of the few remaining completely original homes,” Mr Gole said.
“It’s still got most of its amazing period features intact, plus the original wash house, stables and cellars.
“It’s even got the original Brooks Robinson stove that was put into the house when it was first built”.
The grand property would require a substantial renovation, working with the local council to abide heritage protection, and could be bought as a family home or organisation’s headquarters.
Historical documents state the earliest Heatherbrae can be found in rate books was 1876 when John Charles Holland was the owner and occupant.
The Victorian Heritage Database page states the mansion’s historical significance “lies in its link” to Mr Holland, a “locally known businessman and Shire of Caulfield councillor”.
The 3252sq m property on the corner of Booran Rd features a pool, the stables, significant gardens and the main residence, itself a time capsule full of grand old rooms.
CoreLogic records show the biggest residential sale in Caulfield to be the $4.85m paid for 2 Cranham St in May last year.
Expressions of interest close August 10.
Another incredible property is also for sale in Caulfield South.
Builder Margaret Lewis’ own home, created about 12 months ago, has hit the market at 42 Almond St with a price guide of $3m-$3.5m.
Gary Peer agent Sally Zelman has the four-bedroom listing scheduled for an August 7 auction and said Ms Lewis had built the property for herself.
“The quality is just outstanding, the bathrooms are exceptional. Just from the moment you walk through the door it’s got a magnificent feel about it,” she said.
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Originally published as Heatherbrae: Original Caulfield mansion set for record price
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