Moonee Ponds Heritage Mansion for sale with bank vault in garage

Trinafour is a 1878 mansion restored by Moonee Ponds, blending Italianate Heritage with luxurious finishes, complete home automation and rare original features.

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One of Moonee Ponds’ most iconic homes is already hidden in a bank vault under the market.

Behind its pasta facade, the luxury home “Trinafour” built in 1878 has restored 19th-century features, contemporary extensions with granite, a garden designed by Paul Bangay, and a working bank vault that was once used by Westpac.

55-57 Park ST’s five-bedroom, four-bath property has been listed as a price guide of $9 million to $9.9 million, making it one of the cheapest homes ever available in the suburbs.

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The house underwent a three-year renovation that blends craftsmanship with family automation, all set on two and a half blocks and 1220 square meters of land.

Joe Zucco of McDonald Upton Essendon said the shift must be believed.

“It has always been an iconic home, but the level of detail in the restoration is entirely other,” Mr Zuko said.

The gas pool at Trinafour is composed of Paul Bangay Gardens and Prearvertine Paving, creating a five-star resort that feels at home.

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Elaborately restored original arches, fireplaces, rosettes and stairs.

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“They honored each part of the heritage from the arches, fireplaces, rosettes, windows, stairs, and then expanded it with a 20m-long rear family area that provides buyers’ expectations in a modern luxury home.”

Arabescato marble kitchen includes a refrigerator and freezer, double wolf oven, Miele induction cooking, with built-in sewer and electric drawers.

The extended rear living area extends nearly 20m.

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The luxurious master bedroom has a period fireplace.

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The complete Butler storage room includes more Miele and Liebherr equipment.

Automation is spread throughout the house, including music control in the room, four Samsung framed TVs, divided air conditioning, remote access doors and lighting, and smart pool and spa systems.

Mr Zucco said the original Westpac bank vault (now located in the double garage) has been saved and is currently used as storage space, but is still in full operation.

The formal restaurant retains its 19th century grandeur and undergoes restoration details.

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One of several marble bathrooms in the home – this space also includes a heritage fireplace.

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“It’s definitely a topic. You don’t want to walk into a family home and see the vault,” he said.

Other features include hydraulic heating in the original wing, restored parquet flooring, marble bathroom, double glazed windows and doors with steel frames, a 50,000-liter groundwater tank, and parking space with two additional cars.

The extension with granite allows for a stylish modern living while respecting the home’s historic Italian architecture and original footprint.

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Agent McDonald Upton Essendon said the property has attracted the interest of families who want to own high-end homes on the street and material.

“This is one of the homes that are rarely available publicly. Most prestigious homes in this part of Moonee pond are sold quietly,” Mr Zucco said.

“I sold over 50 homes in the area for over $4 million, which is absolutely top-notch.”