Brighton East: 141-year-old ‘Chevy Chase’ mansion breaks suburban record with over $12.7 million in sales

A historic Brighton East mansion with a three-story tower broke the luxury suburban home price record with a drop of $5 million.

The Herald Sun understands a Victorian Italianate house named “Chevy Chase” built around 1881: 201-205 well cent It sold to a Victorian buyer for an eight-figure amount in the $12.7 million to $13.2 million range.

Jonathan Dixon, managing director of JP Dixon Real Estate Brighton, confirmed the sale but declined to comment further.

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Known as Chevy Chase, the 3,958-square-meter, six-bedroom house includes a recreational pavilion and gazebo, overlooking a 12.5-meter swimming pool, spa, and rolling lawns.

There is also a 14 car garage, library, music room, basement, 4 bathrooms, 2 dining rooms and 2 kitchens.

Part of the main building, the three-story tower offers 360-degree views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.

Soaring ceilings, chandeliers and period charm.

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Plenty of space to write a letter, peruse the art collection or enjoy a high tea.

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Designed by renowned architect Frederick Williams, this elegant hotel is named after a 14th-century ballad about a battle between Scottish and English armies.

Deemed significant by the Victorian Heritage Register due to its “considerable architectural and historical importance”, the property was originally built for publisher Andrew Thompson.

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A view of the vegetable fields and surrounding homes that stretch out to Melbourne’s CBD.

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A rustic kitchen that includes a function island.

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Register records show the house has been repainted — except for the dining room

room and lightwell — both in original condition.

“Both the early Boom-style design and plan of the house are representative of mansions of the time,” the record reads.

“The location of the tower behind the main façade is unusual.”

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The Recreation Pavilion offers space for yoga, dance and exercise.

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The Chevy Chase was last sold in 2005 for $1.9 million, according to CoreLogic.

Brighton East’s previous $7.55 million home price record was set last year by a five-bedroom pad at 13 Creswick Street sold by Todd Dixon, son of Mr. Dixon, who works for Buxton Bentley.

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