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See all 14 stories . A stately home gets an upgrade ..
. inside and out. Kerry Armstrong walks her horse Rambo outside Melrose.
The home was one of the locations for the 1959 film On the Beach. Credit: Armelle Habib The home Melrose, a grand Victorian home built in 1875, sits on eight hectares in Harkaway, in Melbourne’s north-east. It has an entry hall, observation tower, large formal rooms, original stables and an equine arena.
Who lives here Artist Kerry Armstrong and her husband Michael, both directors of Studio Gallery Group, with dogs Ricky and Doc, Lola the cat and five show horses. What we did “Our focus has been on upgrading the equestrian facilities and the tennis court,” says Armstrong. “Inside we’ve hung a rotating collection of favourite artworks.
” Favourite room “The formal lounge and dining room as they are such grand spaces. We chose contemporary styles such as the ‘Togo’ lounge by Ligne Roset and a Moooi table.” The ’hood “Harkaway is still in Melbourne but it’s very country,” says Armstrong.
“There’s a cafe in the old post office and a great Italian family restaurant in nearby Berwick.” Advertisement Future plans “We’re working with designer Darren James t.