World Cup, Olympic Games expert Adviser Jacqui Murdoch hopes for gold medal result for home
Sports and events planner, producer and adviser Jacqui Murdoch is selling 22 Madden St, Albert Park.
Jacqui Murdoch loves travelling the world to work on projects like the upcoming World Cup and Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games.
But coming home to her double-storey Victorian-era terrace house in Albert Park has provided a “safe, comfortable and relaxed” sanctuary for the past 11 years.
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Ms Murdoch said she was selling her three-bedroom property at 22 Madden St with $2.5m-$2.75m price hopes due to a work commitments, wanting to travel more and a desire to downsize.
She purchased the circa-1900 home in 2011, attracted by the historic features — including a 6.3m wide facade, 3.35m high ceilings, ornamental plasterwork and marble fireplaces.
A timber staircase leads upstairs where a loft storage area, big enough to walk around in, is accessible via a ladder.
The kitchen showcasing thick stone benchtops, wood-styled porcelain floors and wall-to-wall storage, complemented by a full suite of integrated Miele appliances including a combi steam oven.
The private courtyard is shaded by trees.
Plenty of light streams into the house.
The location is close to Albert Park’s shops, cafes, hotels and the area’s famous lake
Proximity to the beach and being along a quiet street was also a drawcard – a contrast to the bustling international locations she often jets off to.
“It’s so welcoming coming back here and being able to walk to the coffee shop and local wine bar where everyone knows your name, it’s such a friendly community,” Ms Murdoch said.
“I have got a beautiful balcony and views of the city skyline.”
The home is close to public transport, parks, cafes and shops.
French doors from the kitchen to the courtyard.
Contemporary charm in a house built more than a century ago.
She renovated the property, including the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, just before Covid-19 hit Australia.
Her friend, Sydney-based architect Anna Vaughan, assisted with the project.
“When I bought the house, it was in French provincial style, it had lime green walls and maroon velvet walls,” Ms Murdoch said.
The renovation saw bespoke charcoal cabinetry, stone benchtops and three ovens installed in “the lovely entertainer’s kitchen” from which French doors open to a “tranquil” courtyard containing trailing greenery and a water feature adorned by lion’s heads.
A formal dining room is a great spot to entertain guests.
An aerial view of the home.
One of the chic bathrooms.
Marshall White Port Phillip director Oliver Bruce described the home as “very ornamental and beautifully renovated.”
“It would suit couples, families and downsizers,” Mr Bruce said.
Since 2020, Ms Murdoch has helped to plan and deliver the 2022 FIFA World Cup as a principal and lead technical specialist, working with the Qatar government and officials.
She also worked on White Night Melbourne events, the 2019 Pan American Games and several Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games in roles including as an expert and lead adviser.
A photo of the house before Ms Murdoch renovated it.
Another pre-renovation image.
The auction will be held at 11.30am on September 3.
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