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A midcentury modern pad owned by the family behind Bevilles jewelry has sold for nearly $21 million.
A 1960s time-warp mansion in Toorak has gifted its owners, the family behind Bevils Jewelery, a whopping eight-figure sale ahead of Christmas.
The house at 11 Whernside Avenue sold for an undisclosed amount of just over $21 million before the expression of interest campaign ended in late November.
Deirdre and Keith Beville put the 1,620 square meter property on the market for the first time in 50 years in October for an eye-watering $23 million to $25 million.
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The Bevil family is a second generation jeweler whose business was recently acquired by Michael Hill International for $45 million.
RT Edgar Toorak's agent Antoinette Nido, who brokered the deal, declined to comment on the sale price, but she noted that the luxury residence was purchased by a local family.
“We received a lot of interest from local families who were interested in the land, but not in renovating the house,” Nido said.
“The fact that we were able to sell during the Expression of Interest campaign is testament to the quality of the opportunity.”
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This stunning 1960s pad has been owned by the Bevill family for 50 years.
As soon as you step inside, you are transported back in time.
A courtside gym was also part of the package.
The home is reportedly being targeted by a buyer who plans to move money from China and bulldoze it to build a new pad in its place.
However, after being purchased by a local, the original architecture seems to remain.
This prestigious address is surrounded by some of Melbourne's most elite families, including properties linked to Chadstone Shopping Center owners, the Gundel family, businessman Solomon Lew, and the wealthy Smorgan and Platt families.
It offers views to both the east and north.
Inside a luxurious mansion.
Boasting stunning views to both the east and north, it features a floodlit tennis court, swimming pool and spacious entertaining terrace.
The sale joins a string of deals worth more than $20 million in 2023, a big year for Melbourne's property market.
Ms Nido also sold a property at 9 Ottawa Street, Toorak, for about $21.25 million in September, and 1 Whernside Avenue in April for $33.5 million, making her one of Victoria's top sellers of the year. It was in the top 10 most expensive transactions.
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