Avon Court’s past owners include former Richmond president Clinton Casey and late AutoBarn co-founder Garry Dumbrell., was last on the market in September 2021 but the listing was taken down after 129 days, according to CoreLogic.It was previously put up for sale in May 2020 for a 250-day period.
Hawthorn’s existing $40.5m house price record was set by 21 Coppin Grove in 2021, although if Avon Court sells in its mid-to-upper expected range it will become the suburb’s priciest abode with 2 Yarra Grove in third place.A mural of Richmond great Jack Dyer in one of the bathrooms.A poolside view of the mansion at 2 Yarra Grove, Hawthorn.
The mid-century-inspired contemporary home also has a rumpus, billiards and media room that opens to two undercover terraces. The “entertainer’s dream” kitchen has stainless steel workbenches, a butler’s pantry, temperature-controlled cool room and built-in leather seating.Stainless steel workbenches, swathes of granite, Miele appliances, an integrated fridge and freezer, butler’s pantry and temperature-controlled cool room in the kitchen.Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house looks out to the river, while a large barbecue terrace is set beneath a pergola with outdoor heaters.