Donvale's 1920s Maison de Fleurs sells for $1,858,000

Donvale's 1920s Maison de Fleurs sells for $1,858,000
Jonathan ChancellorJuly 13, 2013

After bidding opened at $1.5 million, Maison de Fleurs, the 1920s Donvale estate sold at weekend auction with the competition among the five bidders taking the sale price to $1,858,000.

The house at 5-7 Harris Road was built in the 1920s by the man after whom the road is named.

It has five bedrooms, three bathroom and multiple living zones, including an eight-seat home theatre.

The 4042 square metre grounds come with pool with spa and a cabana-guesthouse.

The Fletchers' selling agent Traci Stella initially expected $1.5 million to $1.65 million for the home of vendors, Lyndal and Gary Linkin.

The stately residence has been extensively renovated fusing original period elegance with the finest modern inclusions. 

The entire home has Sonos surround sound, including the under-house billiards room with an aquarium and wet bar. 


Jonathan Chancellor

Jonathan Chancellor is one of Australia's most respected property journalists, having been at the top of the game since the early 1980s. Jonathan co-founded the property industry website Property Observer and has written for national and international publications.

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