Palatial in scale and luxuriously finished, this approximately 1,736sqm modernist domain has had a spectacular reimagining, creating one of Toorak's most admired riverfront properties, with its own private jetty. 

Originally designed in 1965 by renowned architect Guilford Bell with gardens by Edna Walling, it has been redesigned as a venue for relaxed living, intimate family occasions and entertaining on a vast scale indoors and throughout the magnificent Jack Merlo landscaped north-facing garden and pool surrounds.

Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND Jack Merlo said, "We were keen to honour the original Guilford Bell architecture and maintain the mid-century feel of the house."

"We wanted to celebrate the views and aspect across the Yarra by interconnecting the landscape and architecture."

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“I’m completely blown away by the feeling of this home, it’s stunning in every detail,” Justin Long told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. 

“Only 24 homes in Toorak front the Yarra,” he explained. “It’s the first time I’ve walked into a full and recent renovation as there hasn’t previously been one for sale.” 

“Built in 1965, the renovation has retained that integrity and re-presented the residence beautifully with a 2020’s spin and a style that offers a 1960’s relaxed LA Hollywood Hills vibe.”

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A discreet street frontage contrasts with a breathtaking vision from the river of lush greenery cascading over multiple levels of award-winning form concrete.Throughout each lift-connected level and outdoors, terrazzo finished polished concrete floors create a seamless flow while floor to ceiling glass transmits natural light every day of the year.

Bagged bricks and custom designed timber partitions and walls pay homage to the original sixties style. 

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A sweeping staircase introduces an expansive sitting/theatre room with executive office, a palatial dining room beneath a raised ceiling and striking chef's kitchen boasting a gas pebble fire and stone benches with a quartz topped bar underlit for effect.

The dining area extends seamlessly out to a large north-facing undercover terrace with BBQ and built in seating overlooking the Yarra River through a veil of lush foliage. 

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A versatile and spacious children's rumpus room also opens to the north-facing terrace. On the same level there is also a gym or 6th bedroom with stylish bathroom and robes.

A fabulous timber gallery with glass "trophy" case and library shelves links the beautiful main bedroom with mosaic tiled ensuite, dual dressing rooms and a private north-facing terrace with two bedrooms both with stunning ensuites and robes and an additional bedroom and bathroom.

A self-contained New York style 1-bedroom apartment comprising a kitchenette, living space, robes and bathroom is perfect for guests with its own street access. 

Outside, the entertaining/party terrace with extensive built-in seating and a full wet bar overlooks the glorious "Hollywood" style solar/gas heated self-cleaning pool with the Yarra River as the backdrop. Below is a huge lawn area with dual BBQs, deck with firepit and access to the private jetty with boat mooring.

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The home is comprehensively appointed with Creston smart home automation, CCTV, advanced security, zoned heating/cooling, hydronic floor heating, remote blinds, video intercom, opulent powder-room, pool automation, pool bathroom and sauna, laundry with drying room, irrigation, and internally accessed 4+ car garage with 3 Tesla Powerwall 2 Batteries and 21Kw solar system running "off grid" for most of summer.

Source: Marshall White

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Justin Long of Marshall White or Fiona Counsel of Marshall White via the contact form below.

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