The family of late 7-Eleven co-owner Beverley Barlow sold her mansion for more than $31 million, setting what may be a short-lived record for the Melbourne suburb.
A young couple who had not even been hunting for a home won a hard-fought auction, pipping their rival at the post with a $500 bid and a plan to beat future interest rate rises.
Built in the 1870s, this home is one of the exclusive suburb’s most secluded estates. But inside, the grand mansion and separate guest house are an impressive duo.