French Provincial Wandin North mansion with private dam and ‘nightclub’ room listed for $3.7m

A five-bedroom French Provincial mansion in Wandin North has been listed for sale for $1m above the local house price record.

A French Provincial mansion with its own “nightclub” area and private waterway is poised to smash its little known suburb’s house price record by almost $1m.

The five-bedroom house at 256 Warburton Highway, Wandin North, was listed for sale on Tuesday with an astonishing $3.4m-$3.7m price tag.

The current house price record for the rural town has been held for close to eight years by 40 Wandin Rd, which sold for $2.75m in 2017, according to CoreLogic records.

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Its substantial price tag may be justified by the property’s undeniable grandeur, exemplified by an impressive fountain centrepiece in its forecourt.

The approximately five acre property also features a kidney-shaped solar pool, hanging fire pit, all-seasons garden, three double garages, a private dam, and a gardener’s office with shower, toilet and kitchenette.

The grandeur of 256 Warburton Highway is undeniable.

The entertainer’s paradise features a hanging firepit overlooking the pool area.

The picturesque private dam looks like a scene from The Notebook.

Inside the house there are four bathrooms, a study, bar, gym, and even a home cinema.

Jellis Craig agent Greg Earney said there had been significant interest in the property so far, with prospective buyers most excited about the style of the house and the surrounding grounds.

“The grounds are amazing, for example, the dam has got a man made creek that you can turn a pump on and water flows into it,” he said.

Kick up your feet beside the property’s solar-heated, kidney-shaped pool.

The provincial kitchen and dining area has a designer feel, showcasing stone surfaces, farmhouse sinks, Bosch dishwasher and servery window to outdoor entertaining areas.

Family movie nights just became a whole lot more fun, with a home cinema large enough to seat twelve.

“The downstairs rumpus area also has a really cool vibe, with features like bar fridges that remind you of a nightclub when you walk in.”

Mr Earney added that the the property appealed to buyers looking for something grand and impressive.

“It’s really unique, I’ve sold a lot of homes in the Yarra Ranges, but I’ve never had anything on the market that is this style and has been finished off this well,” he said.

“It’s got a really impressive atrium-style sunroom which feels like you’re sitting outside in the garden but you’re actually indoors, it’s incredible.”

No need to drive an hour into the city when you have your own personal bar downstairs.

Prospective buyers commented on the grand appeal of the property, which agent Greg Earney said is unlike any other home in the Yarra Ranges.

An impressive atrium makes you feel like you’re in a jungle.

Wandin North is situated about 40km east of Melbourne’s CBD and has a median house price of $957,500, according to realestate.com.au.

While 256 Warburton Highway would be a significant outlier in the small town, Mr Earney said the property would possibly exceed its top asking price of $3.7m — though was currently priced fairly based on early feedback.

“It’s one of those properties that was really hard to price,” he said.