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The renovated house at 48-50 Greville St, Prahran is on the market.
A Prahran house where both rock star Chrissy Amphlett and Carlton icon Ted Hopkins formerly lived at separate times is on the market with a $7.5m-$8.25m asking range.
The circa-1863 digs at 48-50 Greville St was home to The Divinyls lead singer during her career’s early days, while the late Hopkins resided there for about 15 years after his playing days were over.
The The Divinyls’ 1990 hit single I Touch Myself hit number one on the Australian music charts, number four in US and number 10 in the UK.
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The band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006.
Also a songwriter and actor, Amphlett starred alongside Russell Crowe in the musical Blood Brothers in 1988.
In 2001, she was nominated for a Helpmann Award, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia, for her portrayal of Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz musical.
Following Amphlett’s 2013 death after a long battle with breast cancer, a Melbourne laneway was named Amphlett Lane in her honour.
Original tessellated tiling in the foyer.
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Singer Chrissy Amphlett of band The Divinyls.
Hopkins, also a businessman, journalist and writer, is famous for scoring four goals in the second half of the 1970 VFL grand final between Carlton and Collingwood, helping his side to secure the premiership.
RT Edgar’s Tim Brown said it was believed the four-bedroom house was built for dancers
Emily and Joseph Leggett who developed the now-demolished 1920s-era Leggett’s Ballroom in Prahran.
The owners have decorated the home with art collected from around the world.
Ted Hopkins at the 1970 VFL grand final.
Secure carparking off Doon St.
Mr Brown said the abode’s living area had previously served as a ballroom.
In 2021, the current owner purchased the somewhat-dilapidated residence and renovated it.
“The original leadlight and pressed metal ceilings are still there and the tessellated tiling is still in the foyer,” Mr Brown said.
Tall bay windows, open fireplaces and outdoor bluestone paved areas also feature.
A La Cornue dual fuel range, butler’s pantry and built-in banquette seating take centre stage in the kitchen.
A cosy room with a fireplace.
Leadlighting dating back to the 1860s adorns the entry way.
The kitchen is equipped with La Cornue dual fuel rang and a Miele-appointed butler’s pantry.
On the first floor, the main bedroom suite offers two walk-in robes and a bathroom.
Separate to the main house, the former stables and foundry have been converted into a self-contained studio.
Modern additions include a biometric security system, secure parking for three cars via Doon St, hydronic heating, ducted airconditioning, automatic garden irrigation and an intercom.
A private auction will be held May 28.
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