Wicked houses: Are you a Glinda or an Elphaba?

Like just about every theatre-lover and their (perhaps long-suffering) friends, I have become obsessed with all things ‘Wicked’ in the past few weeks. I’ve watched documentaries, read every article – even started listening to the original audio book – and of course, seen the movie.

The performances were outstanding, but even more-so were the sets. From Shiz University, to Munchkinland and the Emerald City – the architectural and artistic achievement is more than evident.

It got me thinking; if Elphaba and Glinda were to live outside Oz, what would their dream homes look like? And then, as if by magic, two such houses came to my attention.

Come with me down the yellow-brick road and take a tour of the ‘real’ dream homes of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North.

Elphaba’s dream house

The moment I saw the green wall in the classic and broody office at 42 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn in Melbourne, I immediately thought of Wicked’s misunderstood heroin.

The home, known as Kinvonvie, was built circa 1879 and is described in the listing as “sophisticated and richly appointed”, with “an effortless blend of timeless elegance and creative design”.

It features five bedrooms, three bathrooms and sits on more than 2200sqm – abundant space to harbour any poor, fugitive animals or say, a flock of flying monkeys.

The home has been listed by Abercrombys and inspections are by private appointment. It has a price guide of $14 million and $14.5 million.

Glinda’s dream house

Show me a girly-girl who wouldn’t love that blush-hued wardrobe? It certainly has Miss Galinda’s (later known as simply, Glinda) name written all over it.

The listing for 312 Littlefields Road, Mulgoa in New South Wales describes the home as having “character, charm and sophistication” just like the very, very popular Glinda the Good.

It has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and sits on 1.38 hectares, with beautifully manicured gardens and even a winding brick ‘road’ – albeit not a yellow one.

The home is being offered via an expressions of interest campaign by Dukes Estate Agents.