Transported into the 21st century by an award-winning renovation, this landmark Toorak residence offers dramatic dimensions, contemporary refinement, and garden outlooks on approximately 2,043sqm. 

Architect Stephen Jolson, Anthony Larne Constructions and landscape designer Paul Bangay have crafted a lavish and technologically state of the art home, building respectfully on the original craftsmanship of architect A Mortimer McMillan in around 1933.

Exclusively located in one of Toorak's premier boulevards on top of a hill, the property has views to the Dandenong Ranges.

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“This home is absolutely stunning - from the front it’s a most attractive, well positioned period style family home, but when you enter you have a real surprise,” Joanna Nairn told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. 

“A brilliant transformation seamlessly blends the old front in its wonderful, very traditional garden setting with the absolute wow factor of the new at the rear, overlooking an expansive terrace and pool. There also was a tennis court in the foreground which is now a lovely grassy space but could easily be converted back in the space.”

“The basement alone resembles the National Gallery and is a practical piece of art, but also would function as an outstanding, very large additional entertaining space, further enhanced by sound proofing.”

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, architect Stephen Jolson said, “This contemporary home is refined and sophisticated, and is filled with an abundance of natural light, which opens onto a generous outdoor entertaining area, and a curated garden.”

“The architecture and interiors have been seamlessly designed to intentionally blur the line between ‘old’ and ‘new’, using the geometry of the existing Arts and Crafts home, to create a clear language for the contemporary addition.”

“The beauty lies within the rigorous attention to detail.”

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The entire ground floor is devoted to living and entertaining, both formal and relaxed with versatile spaces for every member of the family and every occasion. Ultra-wide oak floors flow through the generous reception hall, palatial formal room with French doors to the garden, glamorous dining room and a billiards room, all with fireplaces and a wet bar with 2 Vintec bar fridges. 

An open plan living and dining room extends out to a vast north-facing stone terrace overlooking the picturesque pool and the lush private gardens, while the deluxe gourmet kitchen is complemented by a full second Miele/stone kitchen and walk in pantry.

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Both a lift and stairs lead up to the family accommodation level comprising an opulent main bedroom with custom designed robes, dressing room and designer en suite with bath and sky-lit shower, two additional king-sized bedrooms with robes and stylish en suites, a 4th bedroom with robe, 4th bathroom and study nook.

Downstairs, as well as the spectacular 8+ car garage with storeroom, workshop and ‘Bat cave’ styled hydraulic tilt driveway, the voluminous basement encompasses an expansive home-theatre/rumpus room or guest accommodation with bathroom, a dedicated gym, sauna/steam-room, wine cellar and family laundry with drying cupboard and chutes. 

Other details include security, CCTV, Control 4 home automation, video intercom, 6 TVs, concealed speakers, hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioning, powder-room, extensive storage, shed, 110,000L under-ground water tank with pump, irrigation, retractable flyscreens, sports court and auto gates.

Source: Marshall White

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Joanna Nairn of Marshall White or Scott Xue of Marshall White via the contact form below. 

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