Moonee Ponds heritage mansion with bank vault in the garage up for sale
A lavish Melbourne estate has hit the market with restored grandeur, designer flair and something few luxury listings can match. SEE INSIDE
One of Moonee Ponds’ most iconic homes has hit to the market with a bank vault hidden underneath it.
Behind its Italianate facade, the 1878-built mansion ‘Trinafour’ comes with restored 19th-century features, a granite-clad contemporary extension, Paul Bangay-designed gardens, and a working bank vault once used by Westpac.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 55-57 Park St has been listed with a $9m-$9.9m price guide, making it one of the most-expensive homes ever offered publicly in the suburb.
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The home underwent a three-year renovation that blended period craftsmanship with full home automation, all set across two and a half blocks and 1220sq m of land.
McDonald Upton Essendon’s Joe Zucco said the transformation had to be seen to be believed.
“It’s always been an iconic home, but the level of detail in the restoration is something else entirely,” Mr Zucco said.
“They’ve honoured every part of the heritage from the arches, fireplaces, rosettes, windows, staircases and then extended it with a 20m-long rear family zone that delivers what buyers expect in a modern luxury home.”
The Arabescato marble kitchen includes fridges and freezers, dual Wolf ovens, Miele induction cooking with in-built downdraft, and motorised drawers.
A full butler’s pantry includes further Miele and Liebherr appliances.
Automation runs through the entire home, including room-by-room music control, four Samsung Frame TVs, zoned airconditioning, remote access gates and lighting, and smart pool and spa systems.
Mr Zucco said the original Westpac bank vault, now located in the double garage, has been preserved and is currently used as storage, but remains fully operational.
“It’s definitely a talking point. You don’t expect to walk into a family home and see a vault,” he said.
Other features include hydronic heating in the original wing, restored parquetry, marble-tiled bathrooms, steel-framed double-glazed windows and doors, a 50,000 litre underground water tank, and rear laneway access with parking for two more cars.
The McDonald Upton Essendon agent said the property had already attracted interest from families wanting a high-end home with both street presence and substance.
“This is one of those homes that rarely gets offered publicly. Most prestige homes in this part of Moonee Ponds are sold quietly, off market,” Mr Zucco said.
“I’ve sold more than 50 homes above $4m in the area, and this one sits in the absolute top tier.”
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