A stunning $6.1 million Costa family mansion has hit the market in Newtown.
Suzanne and Tim Cleary have listed their five-bedroom, four bathroom home at 1-3 Whyte Court, 18 months after completing a remarkable multi-million dollar renovation.
Suzanne, one of Frank and Shirley Costa’s eight daughters, grew up at the blue chip Newtown address and bought the home from her parents in 2011.
It is set on an elevated 3200sq m property near Queens Park bridge with a floodlit tennis court and pavilion, a glass conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna and formal gardens in the heart of Newtown’s college precinct.
McGrath, Geelong selling agent David Cortous said the lavish 24-room home was the pinnacle of luxury in Geelong.
He said the renovation showcases Greek and Italian marble, Italian tiles, American Oak floors and Tom Dixon, Mondoluce and Coco Republic lighting.
The makeover showcases the enormous scale of the rooms in the house.
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The designer kitchen features Gaggenau appliances and integrated Liebherr fridges but the Hollywood showstopper is the dramatic bar finished in white Thassos marble with Japanese and Italian tiles.
“It’s got to be the pinnacle of luxury in Geelong,” Mr Cortous said.
“It’s in Newtown on 3200sq m of land and has got everything — five or sex bedrooms, four bathrooms and a powder room.
“The quality is outstanding, with imported marbles. The bar has pure white marble and imported Japanese and Italian tiles.
“Everything in that property is next level and has been executed beautifully.”
The property overlooks the grounds of St Joseph’s College, with The Geelong College and Sacred Heart college nearby.
The $6.1 million asking price would be a record for suburban Geelong.
Mr Cortous said the campaign casts a wide net, with marketing in China and to luxury home publications.