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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bodybuilder Sergio Taranto lists lavish semi-rural mansion in Victoria for $7m
Bodybuilder Sergio Taranto has reportedly listed his resort-style mansion in Victoria's Yarra Ranges for sale. Located in leafy Lysterfield, 32km from Melbourne, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom ultra-modern pad has a price guide of $6,500,000 to $7,150,000. Built on top of a hill in the sought-after Carrington Estate development, the sprawling two-storey home offers a commanding view of the surrounding bushland. The sales agent responsible did not confirm Taranto as the owner of the 5,928 square metre property, reported the Herald Sun on Friday. However, the publication said documents for the massive architect-designed home confirm the well-known personal trainer as the owner. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Constructed on what was once a cow paddock, the steel and glass home features soaring ceilings and dramatic design features, including a Lucretia crystal chandelier. Highlights include a second storey undercover alfresco dining and relaxation space. There's also a second alfresco space on the ground floor with built-in BBQ and adjoining courtyard. Other features include a home theatre with luxurious cinema seating, a gym and an indoor pool and spa. Meanwhile, the massive main bedroom occupies an entire wing of the upper floor and includes an ensuite and a dressing room with two walls of wardrobes. For added luxury, the main suite is host to a drop-down TV, a drinks station and a freestanding bath. Also featured on the top storey is a 'retreat' space and a balcony which spans the entire floor. Elsewhere, the kitchen offers a dual-island with 'waterfall' benches, granite sinks, and a large butler's pantry with a second kitchen. Buyers are likely to be drawn to Taranto's listing since the Carrington Estate is known for its up-scale homes which rarely hit the market. Situated in sight of the famed Dandenong Ranges, the ritzy neighbourhood offers underground power and large nature strips. As an added touch of charm, developers have installed 'heritage' street lamps. Best known as a men's health specialist, Taranto has competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships (IFFB). In 2014, he scored second in the IFBB Sydney competition in the Open Super Heavyweight event. He achieved the same result in Perth a year later for the National Physique Committee (NPC) tournament in the Classic Physique Masters competition. Taranto also launched a YouTube channel offering health hacks, which has since been retired.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Devastated owner of $15million Toorak mansion destroyed in 'suspicious' fire points the finger: 'Petrol all over it'
The devastated owner of a $15million mansion destroyed in a 'suspicious' fire says he is scratching his head over who may have started the blaze. Gerry Hoggard, the boss of building company Sperway Homes, has been left heartbroken after his Toorak home went up in flames about 12.20am on Friday. Mr Hoggard has already spent millions renovating the mansion, which he bought for $7.1million in 2021, with three years of hard work destroyed in just minutes. The renovations marked the first time the construction boss, who has been in the industry for over 45 years, has ever built a home for himself. Mr Hoggard claimed petrol had been poured 'over every floor and every room'. 'I don't know who would have done it,' he told The Australian. 'But I can tell you that by the extent of the fire, and knowing how it's built, somebody has put accelerant all over the building.' It's understood nobody was living in the property on the exclusive St Georges Road while the renovations were underway. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said the response was escalated after crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the two-storey house. It took firefighters an hour to bring the blaze under control with the building sustaining significant structural collapse due to the intensity of the fire. The cause of the blaze will be investigated by FRV specialists and Victoria Police. 'Investigations are ongoing into the exact cause of the fire, which is believed to be suspicious at this stage,' police said in a statement on Friday. 'An arson chemist will attend the scene this morning.' Mr Hoggard is the owner and managing director of Sperway Homes, which has locatons in Sydney and Melbourne, and Extension Factory. Anyone who witnessed the fire has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Australian race driver pockets $5.65 million after offloading his wild Gold Coast 'party' mansion with underwater bar
A waterside mansion on Queensland 's Gold Coast, owned by prominent Australian racing car driver Shane Tucker, has gone under the hammer for $5.56 million. Located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Helensvale, 12km from the CBD, the sprawling resort-style 'party pad' boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Among the highlights is a sunken bar, which features a 'window' beneath the property's huge pool. Tucker and his wife Rebecca Maloney completed construction of the home in 2021 after buying the vacant block for $1.08 million in 2017. The ultra-modern architect-designed home, built on the banks of the Coomera River, features 40 metres of private waterfront. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls are fitted throughout the lavish spread which makes the most of the spectacular location. Highlights include a gourmet kitchen with a large breakfast island and a butler's pantry. Designed with a thoughtful open-plan layout, other features include expansive entertaining areas and a mezzanine level that opens out to the main living area. En suites in every bedroom offer an added level of luxury. There's also a media room and a 'wellness' retreat, which features a sauna, a large gym, and spa. Other features include a six-metre-high entranceway and design details, such as cantilevered timber stairs. Known on the race circuit as a Pro Stock driver, Tucker divides his time between Australia and the US, according to the Gold Coast Bulletin. The publication reported in 2021 that Tucker had teamed with another entrepreneur, ex-Olympic boxer Jesse Ross, to launch a tequila brand. The publication reported that the pair, who own a construction business in Texas, had the idea to establish their liquor business in 2014. Hitting the market in 2019, Volando, which means 'flying' in Spanish, is distilled in Mexico by a third-generation of tequila makers. Ross, who competed in the 2012 Olympics, and Tucker spent several years establishing their brand, which included researching agave plantations in Mexico where the finest Tequila is produced.
News.com.au
12 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Massive mansion destroyed by fire in affluent Melbourne suburb
A two-storey mansion in an prestigious suburb of Melbourne's east has gone up in flames in the early hours of Friday morning. Fire Rescue Victoria was called to the large property on the corner of St Georges Rd and Ultimo CT in Toorak about 12.20am Friday after the home was engulfed in flames. Emergency services were on the scene within five minutes to extinguish the fire, which had overwhelmed both storeys of the mansion. Smoke billowed from the roof and flames grew so high they were visible from neighbouring properties. Smoke was so thick crews were forced to wear breathing apparatus, but managed to stop the fire spreading to adjoining properties. No one was injured in the fire. 'There were no occupants home at the time of the fire as it appears the house is undergoing renovations,' an FRV statement read. 'There has also been significant structural collapse due to the intensity of the fire.' Residents nearby were warned of visible smoke spreading around the community as crews worked to control the flames. 'There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required, but local residents should be aware of the possibility of smoke and embers in the area,' FRV wrote online. The fire was declared under control shortly after 1am. 'Firefighters will remain on scene to ensure the fire is fully extinguished,' the FRV statement read. An investigation in to the cause of the fire has been launched.
News.com.au
14 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Race car driver's pool party pad has an underwater bar
A race car driver has collected $5.65m from the sale of his Gold Coast mansion complete with an underwater bar and glass panel view to the resort-style pool. The Helensvale property changed hands in an off-market deal handled by Ray White agent Jai Bower for a sum equal to the suburb's residential record. The 2021-built mansion on a 1,636 sqm lot at 23 North Bank Ct was owned by Shane Tucker, who was one of Australia's highest profile drag racing competitors, and his wife Rebecca Maloney. Records show the couple paid $1.08m for the vacant block in 2017, entrusting Stuart Osman with the design and Resolve Construction with the build. Epic mountain retreat up for grabs Pro Stock driver Tucker splits his time between Australia and Texas in the US, and owns a tequila brand with partner Jesse Ross, a former Australian Olympic boxer. The sleek five-bedroom, six-bathroom house had been listed with another agent last year but didn't sell. Its features included a lavish master bedroom overlooking the Coomera River, kitchen with Caesarstone waterfall island and butler's pantry, a media room and office. Designed for entertaining, the home also has its own 'wellness retreat' with a six-person sauna, full gym and spa, while the pool's glass panel provides a unique water view from the basement-level cocktail bar. 'This is an exceptional residence setting a new benchmark for luxury family living,' Mr Bower said. He said a 6m high entry foyer set the stage for 'opulence' throughout the home, with high-end finishes including timber cantilever stairs. 'Open-plan living areas connect the interiors to resort-style outdoor spaces, and a central mezzanine with floor-to-ceiling glazing and a ceiling void allows natural light to pour in.' Mr Bower said the home was positioned on a coveted north-east facing block just moments from the main river, and with 40m of water frontage. The sale matched another Stuart Osman-designed mansion in the same estate which changed hands for the same amount in July last year. River Links estate is currently one of the only waterfront estates in the northern Gold Coast that has direct access to the ocean and no body corporate fees, the agent said. PropTrack data shows Helensvale's median house price was up 4.1 per cent over the last 12 months to a median of $1,217,750.
