A feeling of calm envelops you when you enter this tranquil space in Toorak, Melbourne. Limestone from Mt Gambier was the natural material chosen to build the house. It weathers well and is easy to cut. Siltstone, which is similar in colour to limestone, is the flooring in the living areas. Recycled spotted gum and blackbutt is on the exterior of the building, and all the internal timber is Hydrowood.
08 Nov 2026 • 4 m read • View Author
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Developer David Deague has sold his Toorak mansion far below its $30m-$33m original asking price, as Melbourne’s market goes on “life support”.
To meet the market, developer David Deague and wife Kristene cut $8 million from initial hopes for their long-held family home in Melbourne’s priciest suburb
