Bondi Sands co-founder Blair James and his wife Melanie are moving from their million-dollar heritage home in Kew as they put the Melbourne property up for sale.
The beauty entrepreneur, 43, who welcomed his first child with his partner in October, has put the five-bedroom home on the market for between $7 million and $7.7 million.
With big plans to move abroad, the couple have left Lalla-Rookh in the hands of Marshall White Realty, the company said real estate.com.au on Wednesday.
Nick Ptak, their broker from the Boroondara branch, told the publication the couple is selling to expand their business ventures elsewhere.
The extravagant historic house, built in 1897, is classified as locally important by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Bondi Sands co-founder Blair James, 43, (right) and wife Melanie (left) move from their million-dollar heritage home in Kew as they put the Melbourne property up for sale
The mosaic-like veranda, stained glass, decorative ceilings and cornices take the viewer back to the 19th century with its old-world charm.
However, despite being Grade II listed, Boroondara Council has approved renovation and expansion plans, plus the addition of a swimming pool and spa.
Architects Herbert & Howes have already outlined their ideas for a possible basement garage, vehicle turntable, home theater, gym and elevator.
The beauty entrepreneur, 43, who welcomed his first child with his partner in October, has put the five-bedroom home on the market for between $7 million and $7.7 million.
With big plans to move abroad, the couple have left Lalla-Rookh in the hands of Marshall White Realty, realestate.com.au reported on Wednesday.
Nick Ptak, their broker from the Boroondara branch, told the publication that the couple is selling to expand their business ventures elsewhere
Ptak assured that the historic facade would retain its classical beauty, adding: ‘It is a historic Victorian-era house on a significant plot in one of Kew’s main streets.’
Expressions of interest close at 6pm on March 25, with potential buyers from North America and China already showing interest.
The mention comes just a few months after Blair and Melanie welcomed their first child together: a baby boy named Holland Ray James.
The extravagant historic house, built in 1897, is classified as locally important by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
The mosaic-decorated veranda, stained glass, decorative ceilings and cornices take viewers back to the 19th century with its old-world charm
Announcing his arrival on Instagram, they revealed that they welcomed Holland via caesarean section on October 5, with the newborn weighing just 3.2 kilograms.
During the caesarean section, the couple played Coldplay’s Sky Full of Stars.
“Meet Mr Holland Ray James,” they wrote in their post. ‘Born on 5/10/2023 at 2:19 PM with a weight of 3.2 kg and a very full head of hair!’
The couple thanked the medical staff along with friends and family for their ‘love, support and gifts’ after arriving in the Netherlands.