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Built by the late merchant who had worked at the Art Centre in Melbourne and had preserved historic history for more than 50 years, the Burwood House has now been transferred to another family.
The Burwood house, built by the man, who helped oversee work on Melbourne landmarks, including the Arts Centre and RMIT, has sold it to a local family that plans to retain their character.
The four-bedroom home at 30 Leopold ST changed hands for $1.775 billion, and buyers attracted their spacious floor plan, 836 m2 M Block and original features including spa, spa, Sauna and swimming pool, which were ahead of their time when they were built in the early 1970s.
Peter Serafino of Buxton Waverley Hills said the home has attracted strong local interest and has never been seriously considered for demolition.
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“The buyers are families from the area and they fell in love with it,” Serafino said.
“They plan to renovate rather than rebuild, which is the perfect result. It is rare to find a home like this in such a good situation.”
Seller Leonie Vella grew up at home with her sister Kim, who said their late father, John Vella, is an architecture director who works in the Arts Center and RMIT architecture.
The formal lounge is at the heart of family life, a place for nighttime dining, Christmas traditions and decades of solidarity.
John and June Vella built Burwood’s home in the 1970s. He laid every brick, which she brought to life with her own warmth and style.
Ms. Vera said: “Dad has always been a builder, but he is also full of heart.”
“He built this house for us. Every brick was placed perfectly and Mom made sure it was always perfect.
“She’s curtains are still hanging since the 70s.”
The original bathroom of the house reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and solid architecture of the time, a classic space with potential for renovation.
The kitchen is still in perfect condition and is the place where the Vella family gathers every night, and every meal is served by the table.
Ms. Vella’s late June mother played a major role in the interior and garden design of the house.
She said: “Mom has a lot of talent.
“It’s original, but always warm.
“She takes pride in every detail until the end.”
The garden and open-air space was designed by June, hosting numerous family milestones, pool parties and summer barbecue.
Spacious and sunny, the bedroom is deeply preserved and is part of a family home designed to grow with the people.
The property has two large living areas, a bar, terraced garden and an undercover open-air area, which has once hosted pool parties, family milestones and holiday celebrations.
“We have all kinds of activities here, engagement, Christmas, overnight,” Ms. Vella said.
“The kind of house that is always full of life and joy.”
Spas and saunas were rare luxury when John built the house, decades ahead of their decades before they were in the Melbourne suburbs.
John Vella served as director of major projects including the Arts Center and RMIT and built the home as his legacy.
Ms. Vella said knowing that the house will be comforted by love again.
“That’s what dad wants,” she said.
“This warmth has never left, just like love staying on a wall.”
Set on a block of 836 m2, the house provides space, scale and craftsmanship enough to impress every buyer walking through the door.
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