3AW star Russel Howcroft and his wife Kate Burke have put their fabulous Melbourne cottage under the hammer.
Located in prestigious Hawthorn, 6kms from the CBD, the 19th century five-bedroom, four-bathroom home has been listed with a price guide of $4.8million-$5.2million.
The advertising guru and former Channel 10 executive splashed out $1million to purchase the property in 2002 reports the Herald Sun.
Built in 1892, the amazing multi-level pad is an elegant blend of modern luxury and elegant classic design.
Much of the original home has been carefully preserved including soaring detailed ceilings, arched passage ways, a domed vestibule, lead light windows and timber floors.
Radio star and ad guru Russel Howcroft – pictured – has put his gorgeous vintage pad in Melbourne’s Hawthorn on the market for $5million
The 3AW star bought the five-bedroom, four-bathroom 131-year-old home for $1million in 2002 reports the Herald Sun
Much of the original home has been carefully preserved including soaring detailed ceilings, arched passage ways, a domed vestibule, lead light windows and timber floors
Highlights include a pool with entertainment deck, studio and storage space can also ‘double; as a home gym.
There’s also a home office, mudroom, and a gourmet kitchen.
The sprawling home also features a separate ‘children’s wing’, formal dining room, library and sub-floor cellar.
Other highlights include a massive master bedroom with en suite and walk in wardrobe.
Highlights include a pool with entertainment deck, studio and a storage space can also ‘double; as a home gym (pictured)
Best known to radio listeners for his top rating 3AW radio show, Breakfast with Ross and Russel, co-hosted with Ross Stevenson, Howcroft was a fan favourite on ABC panel show, The Gruen Transfer.
In 2019 he hosted the ABC series How Australia Got Its Mojo.
Howcroft has also been a frequent guest on The Project.
He has also published a series of best selling books including the chart topping Right Brain Workout II.
The lavish pad features multiple living spaces
