The Solent home of late business mogul Ron Walker has gone on the market despite his wishes to keep it in his family.
The Mornington Peninsula holiday home of late former Melbourne mayor and F1 Grand Prix promoter Ron Walker has been put up for sale against his last wishes.
Ownership documents confirm the late mayor’s obsessive ties to the six-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 9 Kildolmy Court in Solent, which is listed with an asking price of $14.75 million to $15.95 million.
In 2018, the Herald Sun reported details of Walker’s will, including his grand Toorak mansion, which was sold for more than $60 million in 2023, and his cherished seaside retreat in Sorrento. It was revealed that the Victorian’s real estate assets were worth a staggering $8 million at the time.
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“It is my fervent wish that the (Sorento) property is never sold and remains available to my family for future generations,” the will states.
Walker was renowned for his business and leadership roles, including chairman of Grand Prix and various property development and media companies, and had a formidable influence in Melbourne’s cultural and business landscape.
The Mediterranean-style main residence’s exterior is drenched in sunlight and exudes charm and sophistication.
Luxurious kitchen in a home with bay views.
His tenure as Mayor of Melbourne spanned from 1974 to 1976.
This listing depicts Laguna, the holiday home of the late Mayor of Sorrento, as an exceptional clifftop paradise offering unparalleled luxury and privacy, with panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.
The listing states: “Dreamy clifftop location, beach below, panoramic views…the ultimate in privacy.”
LUXURIOUS INTERIOR: This home features modern, luxurious interiors with stunning views of Port Phillip Bay.
The late Ron Walker watches the Solent Coota Boat Races in a terry dressing gown or robe.
Perched atop a secluded courtyard reminiscent of a sun-glittering Mediterranean villa, the property offers direct access to the beach via a tilting elevator and a vast expanse designed for outdoor entertaining for buyers with money to spare. It features a beautiful garden terrace.
With a three-bedroom secondary residence on site, this home promises luxurious living and entertaining for the family.
Every detail, from the wide oak floorboards to the dramatic full-height windows, is in keeping with the late business mogul’s taste for a tranquil, tranquil setting that focuses on breathtaking panoramic sea views. It exudes a sophisticated atmosphere.
Walker Estate’s tranquil garden terrace is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.
This home features dramatic full-height windows that frame spectacular ocean views and enhance the home’s tranquil atmosphere.
Les Cohege, co-director and lead attorney at Wilkens Roche, said (though he did not speak directly to the case) that wills are generally not legally binding for people who want to instruct real estate not to be sold. , he said.
“My advice[to testators]is to set up a testamentary trust upon death,” Mr Koheji said.
“Rather, it is an expression of a desire of what the testator wants from the executor.
“A trust cannot last for more than 80 years in Victoria, with the exception of South Australia, unless it is provided that it must be held in trust.”
Walker also owns several properties in Noosa, Queensland.
Gowan Stubbings of Kay & Barton Portsea said the property was a unique opportunity for cliff-top property on the Mornington Peninsula with waterfront views.
Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and the late Melbourne GP Chairman Ron Walker attend the 2015 Melbourne F1 media launch in front of Flinders Street Station. Photo: David Crossling
View from the top edge of the cliff. It shows the privacy and views this mansion offers. Also includes an elevator down to the beach.
“It’s a finite resource, and it’s rare and beautiful,” Stubbings said.
“The house is a lovely property, well looked after by the trader and now ready to be taken over.
“There are a lot of stakeholders.”
Mr Stubbings said several prominent Melbourne families were interested in clifftop homes on the Mornington Peninsula and he had solid advice for interested buyers who had saved up their funds.
“It may be a while before an opportunity like this comes around again, so don’t miss this opportunity,” he said.
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