Bodybuilder Sergio Taranto lists Lysterfield mansion

The luxury Lysterfield home designed and built for competitive bodybuilder and sports nutritionist Sergio Taranto has hit the market with $6.5m-$7.15m price guide.
Taranto, who once set his sights on becoming a YouTube fitness star, is well known in Melbourne's personal training scene for helping others achieve weight loss transformations through clean eating, muscle-building programs and no-nonsense nutrition.
He also has serious competition credentials, placing second in the 2024 IFBB Sydney Championships (Open Super Heavyweight) and again in the 2025 NPC Perth Championships (Classic Physique Masters).
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Property documents confirm Taranto owns the home a striking architectural residence perched at one of the highest points in the prestigious Carrington Estate, and crafted as the ultimate lifestyle base for a high-performance family.
The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home occupies a sprawling 5928sq m parcel of land, where Taranto is understood to have drawn inspiration from cutting-edge European design and elite wellness retreats.
A sleek black facade, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass make a commanding first impression, with jaw-dropping views stretching across Melbourne's skyline.
Inside, the home centres on a soaring void with a floating staircase and bespoke chandelier that anchors multiple living zones across two levels.
A statement kitchen is fitted with dual stone island benches, integrated appliances, and extensive storage, including a concealed butler's pantry — designed to handle everything from family dinners to strict macro meal prep.
A home cinema with plush recliners, zoned living areas, and a full-length entertainers' balcony with alfresco dining space provide room to relax, or entertain a crowd.
In the basement, a dark-toned garage with vertical LED strip lighting displays Taranto's pride and joy, a luxury vehicle parked like a centrepiece in a private showroom.
Barry Plant Rowville's Anthony Johnson — who declined to comment on the identity of the owner — said the home 'sets a new benchmark' for the Carrington Estate and had already attracted interest from high-net-worth buyers seeking space, luxury and seclusion.
'It's a commanding presence at the top of the hill,' Mr Johnson said.
'The architecture is modern but still welcoming, and those sunset views are just extraordinary.'
Taranto's digital footprint confirms his passion for health and performance, with a now-archived YouTube channel offering three-minute dessert hacks, 'non-diet' fat-loss tips, and commentary on fitness trends such as The Game Changers documentary.
While the home was a dream realised, it's now time for a new chapter, with the next owner set to enjoy one of the outer east's most architecturally ambitious family homes.
Private sale campaign details are available via Barry Plant Rowville.

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