Northcote's Grand View sold at 20% above guidance

The 1892 trophy home built for the Northcote's second mayor, fetched $2.52 million at weekend auction through Marek Olech from Nelson Alexander.

Around $2 million was the initial price guidance.

It was sold by the Otway-bound Roderick Poole, founder of performing troupe Strange Fruit, and his partner, opera and theatre director Suzanne Chaundy.

They paid $900,000 in 2003.

It was owned between 1974 and 1980 by the then teacher librarian, turned cook Stephanie Alexander with veggie patch of course outback. Stephanie Alexander and her then husband barrister Maurice Alexander sold for $77,500.

The 28 Mitchell Street home is located on the Prospect Grove corner block on Ruckers Hill with views of the Dandenongs.

The two-storey five bedroom home has period detailing. There is as a studio/workshop.

Northcote's second mayor was the Glasgow-born butcher William Smith.