Named Cranlana, this celebrated c1900 Edwardian residence is a Victorian landmark of historic, cultural and botanical significance with breathtaking parkland surrounds encompassing a Harold Desbrowe Annear designed sunken garden, numerous significant trees, a pool and north-south tennis court.

The approximately 1.1 hectare estate is Toorak’s largest landholding, spanning 2 separate titles, and has been the residence of the Myer family for over one hundred years.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, Marcus Chiminello said it was a privilege to be asked to market this incredible property.

“The sense of arrival amid the botanical garden setting is incomparable,” Marcus told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“No matter how many times I visit, I am always struck by how surreal the home’s setting is. It’s hard to comprehend that the surrounding botanical garden is residential and for private use.”

“This historic home is so unique, set on just under 3 acres in the best street at the heart of Toorak, only 7km from the CBD. It’s truly unparalleled.”  

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Hidden behind a high stone wall and Italianate wrought iron gates, the residence welcomes guests through a marble foyer to a spectacular reception room displaying a soaring ornate ceiling, roaring fireplace and timber floors. 

Multiple feature rooms emanate from this central hall, including a gracious morning room, elegant drawing room, evocative library and grand formal dining room, all with glorious garden outlooks. 

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Inviting entertaining on a lavish scale, the imposing music or ballroom with fireplace, parquetry floors, timber paneling and bay window opens through 4 sets of French doors to the garden. A series of sculleries, preparation rooms and kitchens equipped with multiple ovens including an original wood stove cater to any entertaining requirement.

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The home hosts an abundance of flexible accommodation, with a captivating downstairs guest bedroom with en suite and dressing room, the main bedroom with en suite and robes, two additional bedrooms with en suites, two double bedrooms with robes, a retreat, bathroom and powder-room.

In addition, there is a self-contained 1-bedroom apartment upstairs and a 1-bedroom housekeeper’s apartment and office on the ground level.

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The crowning glory of this unique property is the extraordinary garden, widely believed to be the finest in the state. Completely private, utterly tranquil and filled with rare and century-old trees and plants, its vast formal lawns are separated by low stone walls designed in 1934 by Harold Desbrowe Annear, culminating in the renowned sunken garden with a gorgeous pond and fountain at its centre.

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Behind a 100-year-old Wisteria hedge there is the north-south mod grass tennis court and picturesque pool with pool house.  Numerous outhouses including a self-contained cottage, former stables, potting shed, workshop, gardener’s headquarters and triple garage are at the rear of the main residence and accessed via a second driveway.

Source: Marshall White

To arrange a private inspection phone or email Marcus Chiminello of Marshall White via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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