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News.com.au
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
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). AFL icon's family farewells home after 115 yrs Couple's wild brothel move exposed 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.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Miss Wales finalist who won £6m Omaze house still waiting to move in three months later
The winner of a £6m home is still waiting to receive their keys after an anonymous complaint has sparked a planning dispute. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell from south Wales, won the luxury house in Blakeney, Norfolk, in an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle in March, which raised more than £4m for the charity. The former Miss Wales finalist said at the time that she plans to sell the house and buy a property in Wales. But North Norfolk District Council has started an investigation into the home after an anonymous member of the public raised their concerns that it had not been built to the approved designs. Omaze has said it did submit a pre-application for the house and is now also submitting a retrospective planning application for the property. But while the dispute is ongoing, Ms Curtis-Cresswell is unable to access her prize. However, there is a possibility the plans could be refused by the authority, meaning it could take enforcement action and force the company to make changes. The planning documents appear to show the house was built larger than permitted, the BBC reported. It added that a tennis court and swimming pool built at the property do not appear to have planning permission Omaze said the planning discrepancies were not revealed during checks and surveys of the property before it was purchased. An Omaze spokesperson said: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." A North Norfolk District Council spokesperson said: 'At present we are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. 'We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month.'
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The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Winner of £6m Omaze house still waiting for keys after anonymous complaint sparks planning row
The winner of a £6m home is still waiting to receive their keys after an anonymous complaint has sparked a planning dispute. Vicky Curtis-Cresswell from south Wales, won the luxury house in Blakeney, Norfolk, in an Omaze and Comic Relief raffle which raised more than £4m for the charity. The former Miss Wales finalist said at the time that she plans to sell the house and buy a property in Wales. But North Norfolk District Council has started an investigation into the home after an anonymous member of the public raised their concerns that it had not been built to the approved designs. Omaze has said it did submit a pre-application for the house and is now also submitting a retrospective planning application for the property. But while the dispute is ongoing, Ms Curtis-Cresswell is unable to access her prize. However, there is a possibility the plans could be refused by the authority, meaning it could take enforcement action and force the company to make changes. The planning documents appear to show the house was built larger than permitted, the BBC reported. It added that a tennis court and swimming pool built at the property do not appear to have planning permission Omaze said the planning discrepancies were not revealed during checks and surveys of the property before it was purchased. An Omaze spokesperson said: 'Omaze continues to work with North Norfolk District Council in relation to recommendations made regarding the property in Norfolk. Omaze has submitted a pre-application to the council and is submitting a retrospective planning application. 'Omaze reiterates that it guarantees no house winner would ever have to incur any costs whatsoever to remedy any historical planning issue. Omaze further guarantees that all house prizes are transferred to winners with good and marketable title." A North Norfolk District Council spokesperson said: 'At present we are waiting for an application to be submitted by the owners to try and regularise the current breaches of planning control. 'We are expecting an application to be submitted by the end of this month.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Jamie Durie reveals major $30 million offer
Jamie Durie has revealed he's been presented a staggering $30 million offer for his luxurious waterfront home. The Australian landscaper turned TV personality finally moved into his sustainable Avalon compound on Sydney's Northern Beaches in November after a decade of planning and construction. Development on the ambitious property was filmed for Durie's Seven series Growing Home With Jamie Durie, which showed how he transformed a 1960s cottage into a six-bedroom, multi-level retreat fit with a pool, gym, media room and sweeping water views. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, Durie, 55, confessed he'd received an offer of more than $30 million, despite the fact he's not advertising the pad for sale. Durie, who lives at the property with his partner Ameka Jane and their two young children, bought the 1010 sqm block for $2.275 million in 2015. 'We've spent 10 years planning and building our family home and we love it,' Durie told the publication. 'We received an unexpected offer in the mid $30 million and are now warming to the idea of spending some time on our hobby farm with the kids while they are young. 'We have not listed or advertised the home but have asked McGrath to manage any off-market offers moving forward and we remain open minded either way, as we love living here.' The Seven presenter took to Instagram with an album of pictures showcasing the jaw-dropping property for the first time in March. 'Grateful. 10 years of planning, 2 years of construction and we're finally back home,' Durie captioned the post. He previously said it had been a 'lifelong dream' to build an off-the-grid house. 'Ten years ago I sketched the house. We lodged the plans five years ago and then the last two years has been construction,' he told Woman's Day in November. 'I don't think poor Ameka had any idea what she was signing up for when we met. But she came up with a number of ideas that added a lot of value to it.' Durie's celebrity friends flooded the comments section on his post with praise for the stunning finished product. 'Mate!!! Just wow,' gushed The Morning Show host Larry Emdur. TV personality Sally Obermeder wrote 'WOW' and I'm A Celeb host Julia Morris added: 'Spectacular.' Comedian Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes told him: 'That's proper wow. My god', while Getaway host Catriona Rowntree said it was 'bloomin' gorgeous'.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jamie Durie considers selling luxury Avalon mansion as he receives a shock offer he can't refuse - after battling disputes with disgruntled neighbours
Jamie Durie and his fiancé Ameka Jane spent 10 years planning and building their luxury waterside family home in Avalon. But now it seems the happy couple, who moved into their dream mansion in November with their two children, may be ready to give it all up for money. The celebrity gardener, 55, who purchased the home for $2.275 million in 2015, received a private offer of more than $30 million on the property, reported The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday. 'We've spent 10 years planning and building our family home and we love it,' Durie said. 'We received an unexpected offer in the mid $30 million and are now warming to the idea of spending some time on our hobby farm with the kids while they are young.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Durie said the six-bedroom Avalon mansion was not listed for sale, as the family sank $3 million and 10 years into building the sustainable forever home. Despite the hurdles along the way, Durie forged ahead, determined to create a lavish multi-level mansion for his family with sustainability as its bed rock. However, after receiving such a hefty offer, which would put at least $24.775 million in profits in his pocket, Durie is prepared to look at other 'off-market offers'. 'We have not listed or advertised the home but have asked McGrath to manage any off-market offers moving forward and we remain open minded either way, as we love living here,' he said. Durie, Jane and their two children, Beau, three, and Nash, two - Durie shares a third child Taylor, 26, from a prior relationship - moved into the home in November. The million-dollar design saw the original 1960s four-bedroom cottage pulled down and replaced with a sprawling six-bedroom mansion. The lavish home, which Durie described as 'innovative, sympathetic and responsive to the topography of the site', boasts a pool, gym and media room. He bought the property for $2.275 million in 2015 and later purchased his Byron Bay hinterland 'hobby farm' in 2023 for $3.625 million. Durie chronicled the three-year build of his Avalon Beach home, following several years of design, in his new show Growing Home. The documentary-style program shows all the little details which went into bringing Durie's sustainable dream to life, creating a home which 'maximised everything we wanted out of a house without compromise' all while treading lightly on the planet. 'I've always wanted to make a show that focuses on sustainable building, not just in the home but in gardens,' he told Daily Mail Australia at the time. 'For me, if we were going to make a show about sustainable building, then we should practise what we preach and show our house first. So that's what we did.' But the build, which he dubs the 'Trojan horse of sustainability', has not been without a few hiccups for Durie along the way. The landscaping guru was granted approval in April 2022 by the Northern Beaches Council over his development application (DA) for the waterfront property, despite receiving more than 50 objections from angry locals. His plans to knock down a 1960s cottage and replace it with a sprawling six-storey mansion for his family was first met with opposition from neighbours who objected to the removal of 17 native trees. Durie previously clarified 1,518 native and endemic species will be planted on and around the property. 'We've rectified the issue and I have sent a letter to all the neighbours and the council explaining what's happening and so hopefully they will see with our new plans,' he said on Today Extra in 2021. Neighbours then had an issue with whether the home's construction would impact the ecosystem of a local microbat colony. Durie admitted to Woman's Day he was 'sorry' for the stress the gargantuan build had put on Jane and their children. 'It's been the toughest project I have ever taken on in my whole life,' Durie said, adding: 'I'm sorry for the stress this has put on our family.'
