Virgin Australia CEO Jane Hrdlicka lastly sells Melbourne mansion

Virgin Australia chief govt Jane Hrdlicka has offered her Hawthorn mansion for an eight-figure sum greater than a yr after placing it in the marketplace.

The circa-1886 home named Crossakiel at 26 Kooyongkoot Rd was listed with a $17m-$18m asking vary.

Forbes International Properties’ Robert Fletcher declined to touch upon the offered worth however trade sources put it within the neighborhood of $17m.

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Additionally the Tennis Australia CEO, Ms Hrdlicka initially put her abode up on the market in Might final yr with a $18m-$19m worth information, but it surely did not promote inside a 132-day time-frame, property data present.

The property was withdrawn from sale whereas Ms Hrdlicka’s husband Jason Gaudin continued to battle the most cancers that he was identified with in 2019. Sadly, he died in Might.

The property relies on 2097sq m.

Crossakiel was relisted earlier this yr with a brand new agent, Forbes International Properties’ Robert Fletcher, in partnership with the patrons’ advocacy group James Purchase Promote.

Mr Fletcher declined to touch upon the worth however stated the property, that includes a tennis courtroom and pool, attracted inquiries from native, interstate and worldwide patrons, significantly these based mostly within the US.

“The events perceive it’s a really particular home within the Scotch Hill precinct of Hawthorn and so warranted degree of inspection,” Mr Fletcher stated.

The wine cellar on the house.

Set on 2097sq m, the Victorian-era pad boasts a billiards room, basement wine cellar and tasting room, formal front room, house workplace and marble fireplaces.

A tessellated veranda, arched reception corridor and leadlight home windows are reminders of its historical past.

Upstairs, the principle bed room suite features a designer fire and balcony.

Public data present Ms Hrdlicka bought Crossakiel for $13.3m in 2016.

Virgin Australia CEO Jane Hrdlicka. Image: Tertius Pickard

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