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Two $17.5m house sales show top end strong as market softens

Michael Bleby
Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

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Landscape architect Jack Merlo has sold his grand Toorak pile to hotelier Robert Zagame in a $17.5 million sale showing the top end of the housing market remains buoyant even as auction clearance rates in the mass market soften.

A caveat over the 1034-square-metre property at 46 Heyington Place links it to Mr Zagame, who with brother Victor runs the Zagame Corporation founded by their late father Victor.

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Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at mbleby@afr.com

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