Blair Athol, Brighton snappily sold after $8 million hopes listing
Blair Athol, on 5 Leslie Grove, Brighton, has been sold after its listing with $8 million hopes.
The Horne family paid $8 million in late 2009.
It had been listed with Nick Johnstone Real Estate, with a tender process commencing after Easter.
"We have sold the Brighton landmark, Blair Athol for around $8 million - listed less than four weeks ago," the website advises.
Set on 3,372 square metres, with pool and tennis court, its a property steeped in history with gardens originally designed by Edna Walling.
Its previous owners include Craig Kimberley of Just Jeans fame who sold it to the Tabcorp and Southcorp chief executive officer Ross Wilson in 1994 for $2.95 million, soon after relocating to Melbourne from Adelaide.
Set in outstanding grounds of some 3358 square metres the garden - originally designed by Edna Walling - Blair Athol was marketed as combining classic spacious Victorian charm coupled with the right measures of modern functionality.
Its modern kitchen, complete with Aga stove, was designed by Sue Carr.
The main house features five large bedrooms including a grand main bedroom suite with sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay.
The original carriage house and stables have been extensively renovated with a large entertainment area and guest accommodation, including a spa, a sauna, two bathrooms and an impressive wet bar.
The well-groomed grounds house a floodlit lawn tennis court and heated swimming pool.
Featured in Architectural Digest, Blair Athol comes with an extensive 3000-bottle below-ground wine cellar.
Brighton's priciest recent sale was the $10 million reputedly paid by the former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting who is selling in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney.
