This sprawling Victorian property is set to make a splash when it hits the market. And its fully-equipped entertaining area has hosted multiple Aussie musicians
A fully equipped bar even has a sarcophagus housing billiards cues.A fully equipped, commercial-grade bar and entertaining area complete with a neon cocktail sign, bar fridges, stools, a billiards table and plenty of wine storage, is the other highlight.
“We’d have a party, it was an annual thing, and a lot of the time it was fancy dress,” Ms Wilson said.The couple had various musicians and artists play at these events, including frontman of Australian rock band Chocolate Starfish Adam Thompson, actor and comedian George Kapiniaris, and guitarist Marcus Kurban.
A life-size sarcophagus, or ‘mummy casing’, which Ms Wilson said housed their billiards cues, adds to the home’s quirks.The central fireplace and chimney was also built by the original owner using hand-picked stones.“My girls grew up and went to school here, it’s a bit bittersweet,” she added. “But I think there’s a time you need to move on and I think it’s time for somebody else to enjoy it.”
Ms Smith said there were proposed plans for a 60-townhouse retirement village on the property, pending council approval for neighbouring properties.CoreLogic records show the home last sold for $700,000 in 2005. The listing is expected to hit realestate.com.au in early February.to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.
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