Positioned in the heart of Toorak Village, ‘WOODSIDE’ is a large and tranquil Victorian villa dating to the mid 1800s on a substantial 1,452sqm approx. garden estate.

Beautifully presented, the private oasis has been sympathetically renovated by renowned architect Michael Munckton, blending period character and detail with a functional floorplan zoned for modern family living.

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“As with many of these charming, early Melbourne houses the floor plan was reflective of a time that had passed,” Michael Munckton explained to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“Whilst many of us enjoy the ambiance of these houses they most often need to be reworked to satisfy our informal, contemporary lifestyles. Woodside Crescent had the usual conglomeration of small service rooms facing the garden. There was no obvious relationship between the formal rooms and the rear garden.” 

“We created a generous hall leading from the front of the house through to the rear whilst creating a new Kitchen and family living area. Further works were carried out within the bedroom wing that afforded the family the comfort of en suite bathrooms and generous wardrobe space.”

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“This is the most beautiful, single level Victorian mansion,” Jeremy Fox told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. “Built in 1856, it retains many of its historic features including an original bluestone wine cellar.”

“The home is set among magnificent botanic gardens, with broad dual street frontage, and opens to a huge north-facing rear garden backing onto Tintern Avenue.”

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An Italianate Victorian façade with its elevated tessellated veranda and original iron lacework introduces a wide entrance hall seamlessly connecting grand reception rooms that overlook the picturesque front garden. A grand living room features large bay windows with separate front entrance ideal for a home office, whilst a secondary family room opens to the rear garden through French doors, both showcasing in-built library walls. 

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The elegant formal dining room connects to a spacious entertainer’s kitchen and meals area with stone island bench and stainless-steel appliances including wine fridge, opening to a north facing alfresco entertaining courtyard with built in barbeque. The west wing comprises four generous bedrooms, including a luxurious master bedroom with marble ensuite, plus a central marble bathroom.

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Interiors feature high ceilings, marble open fireplaces, polished floorboards, two powder rooms, and ducted heating, while outside there is also a quaint gardener’s cottage, stunning feature pond, and double garage with access to Tintern Avenue.

The property is positioned moments from Toorak Road trams, cafes and shops, Hawksburn station, Como Park, Yarra Trail and leading schools.

Source: RT Edgar

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar via the contact form below. 

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