John Wardle-designed Hawthorn home sold

The Hawthorn home of the late Ian Roach has been sold by his widow Judy for $4.03 million.

It was where in 1985 Roach, then the chairman of the Melbourne Stock exchange, hosted six state stock exchange chairmen and their general managers in a powwow that led to the formation of the Australian Stock Exchange.

The dinner was catered by Maxim's.

The home was designed by architect John Wardle, whose signature use of timber, stone and marble are consistent throughout.

There's a secret door down to a large wine cellar. 

Marshall White selling agent Davide Lettieri secured the Kooyongkoot Road home sale.

This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.