Former Victorian premier Ted Baillieu is marketing his much enjoyed grand Victorian Hawthorn mansion of 27 years with a cost overview of $ 9 million to $ 9 9 million.
It was love prima facie when Mr Baillieu initially set foot in ‘Kardinia’, at 8 Calvin Road, Hawthorn He informed realestate.com.au it had all the attributes he wanted in a home – a hill setting, city views, a peaceful area and an intriguing history.
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The three-storey home has actually undergone an extensive renovation. Picture: realestate.com.au
“When we initially bought your house I strolled right into the house and strolled straight out again not saying anything to any person,” he stated.
“The property representative didn’t understand that I ‘d existed.
“I acquired it at that public auction, and I called my better half and claimed “I bought this – you would certainly much better come and take a look,” and went within and opened up the papers up for the very first time just to see that the house was called ‘Kardinia,’ and as a Geelong fan I believed this was implied to be,” he stated, of Kardinia Park, the home ground of the Geelong Cats football club.
The home has magnificent scenic views over Richmond to the CBD horizon. Image: realestate.com.au
Mr Baillieu, that functioned as an engineer before his political occupation where he was the premier of Victoria from 2010 up until 2013, claimed he knew from the first day exactly how he would restore the six bed room and five washroom residence.
“We remodelled and we knocked off the back of your house and restore the back of your house because it actually wasn’t making the most of the views,” he stated.
“We place in a considerable cellar, and we put in a significant family room and kitchen area with westerly views, and the bedrooms have the most stunning views.
The home has multiple living, enjoyable and outdoor terrace areas. Picture: realestate.com.au
“I call it the dress circle sight of the best program on Earth, which is the weather condition coming, the city lights, the fireworks, the balloons, the MCG lights, the river valley, the birds …
“We remain in a heritage home so we restored the heritage component of it, we brought back the slate roof and it’s got high ceilings and big areas.”
The palatial major room with balcony and city views. Image: realestate.com.au
Sales agent Mike Beardsley from Jellis Craig Boroondara stated the home has the very best floorplan he’s seen in any 2- or three-storey Victorian house.
“Every area is grand. There’s not one area that’s endangered, they’ve absolutely made the home to increase that perspective of sitting high on the river,” he claimed.
The chef’s kitchen area is outfitted with a full complement Gaggenau appliances. Image: realestate.com.au
The expansive floorplan includes several living, enjoyable and exterior terrace locations, a roof deck, 4 big bed rooms located upstairs and a reduced level 6th room with its own living room/retreat and kitchen space.
Various other highlights include Gaggenau kitchen area devices, a home office, 3 6 m ceilings, open fireplaces, a wine cellar and a 15 m lap pool.
The exclusive landscaped yard with 15 m swimming pool. Photo: realestate.com.au
Mr Baillieu claimed he and his partner will certainly not be relocating also far away from the location and it was time for their following journey.
“It’s been great for us. I became the local participant and won four elections while we were there and home was head office, yet home was additionally this retreat, type of a tranquil place where you walk in the door and recover,” he claimed.
Expressions of interest to purchase the home close September 16