‘Hotspot’ home sold for $11m
A stunning home in one of Australia’s luxury hotspots has sold for $11m after a buyer frenzy after it was viewed almost 16,000 times online.
Builder Steve Mallinger has sold his Middle Dural home.
The Cranstons Rd property fetched $11m, about six weeks after its expressions-of-interest sale closed, which included 15,500 page views on realestate.com.au.
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The sale of the six-bedroom, six-bathroom home – through McGrath NorthWest agent Louis Stapleton – represents the highest price for the Hills District so far this year.
The buyer was from the inner west.
The house – spanning five pavilions – was designed by Andrew Donaldson and built by Mallinger Constructions.
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It is set within gardens by Rolling Stone Landscapes, with a championship-sized tennis court and a heated pool by Crystal Pools.
The building block was bought in 2018 for $2.35m.
The Mallinger family, who plan to stay in the area either building or renovating another home, have been undertaking high-quality constructions for more than five decades.
The former Cranstons farming estate at Middle Dural is a hotspot for luxury home builds with only a few remnants of its 1860s pioneering times.
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The neighbourhood experienced a $14m Hills District record last June for a vast 19-room mansion – designed by American architect John Henry – on its 2.02ha McLeod Rd holding.
It had been built by Mirma Property Group, with some 1300sq m living space. The building block had cost $2.5m in 2016.
“This property harmoniously combines luxury and functionality,” the listing read.
“With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a championship-sized tennis court, a heated pool, and an array of high-end features, this residence exudes resort style living in a rural and private setting.
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“Explore this unique home nestled on 5 pristine acres with a 160-meter street frontage offering over 1000 sqm internally, spread across five pavilions for spacious, easy living.
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Originally published as ‘Hotspot’ home sold for $11m
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