GURNER™ releases $35 million LA-inspired Armadale mansion collection, Huntingtower Place
National developer Gurner™ has continued its push into luxury home builds, unveiling five ultra-luxury mega mansions inspired by mansions found in Los Angeles.
Gurner™, headed by Tim Gurner, is working with a select group of buyers to fully customise their homes.
The $35 million Huntingtower Place – located on Aramdale's dress circle Huntingtower Road, is the next evolution of Gurner™, which initially created some of the country's most striking apartment developments, and has expanded into luxury hotels, wellness clubs, the build to rent market, and now high-end, freestanding houses.
Huntingtower Place has been designed in collaboration between Gurner™ Design House and Wolveridge Architects. They feature softer tones, natural colours and an abundance of natural light, with seamless links between indoor and outdoor.
The crown jewel of the soon-to-launch boutique project is The Mansion, a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, no-expenses-spared 1000 sqm plus residence, with an asking price around $14.5 million to $15.5 million, a price range dependent on inclusions.
It features six metre-high windows and ceilings, north-facing, which open up the views of the wraparound Los Angeles-inspired greenery and outdoor entertainment area.
The Mansion will feature a glass-encased sunken pool which will be viewable from the private wellness gym designed by the team behind Gurner's Collingwood wellness centre, Saint Haven. Outside will also feature a private chipping and putting green.
Inside there's a private bar and library area, executive study and retreat, and a 150 sqm master bedroom with a private living space with fireplace, large custom wardrobe, a double shower and bath, and an outdoor private spa and shower.
Gurner™ Design House is led by design director Simon Brugaletta, who brings nearly two decades of experience to the team, and who has worked internationally for practices in Milan, Malta and Hangzhou, China.
The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home.
“The Mansion at Huntingtower Place has been a dream of mine for a long time – the inspiration struck when I saw an incredible home in Los Angeles many years ago, and wanted to take it even further," Gurner says.
“It’s a very unique opportunity for buyers – they can be involved with the enjoyable part, designing their home, then leave the delivery to us. Anyone who has built their own home knows how difficult the process is, so our buyers get to do all the fun parts then leave the rest to our team.
“We have then used that inspiration to take these homes to another level, with five north-facing residences that capture the essence of a mansion at a slightly smaller scale."
Gurner says The Mansion has been designed to be Melbourne’s best custom home, offering everything a mega mansion would offer but in a more useable and realistic size and price point for the market.
“After creating a few dream homes for friends and family, I was motivated to bring this unique design perspective and level of luxury to Gurner™ projects. I look forward to exploring my passion for luxury homes and design whilst delivering something truly special to Huntingtower Road."
The boutique project is slated to launch in September, with the group aiming to deliver around six to eight boutique developments per year. Two of the homes in Huntingtower Place have already sold to existing Gurner™ client