Designed by prominent architect Robert Hamilton and recently transformed by the esteemed team at Colab Design Studio, this English-style residence delivers a rare architectural lineage in one of Melbourne's most distinguished riverside settings. Settled within established and magnificent Paul Bangay-designed gardens and relishing all-day sun from a northern rear aspect, it preserves its bygone elegance, while naturally adapting to contemporary family needs.
Beyond the towering liquid ambers and hydrangeas of the front garden, a grand foyer introduces the substantial layout with double brick proportions and leadlight beauty, revealing formal and informal zones and superb indoor-outdoor flow to the north-facing rear. Natural light sweeps through both levels, drawing attention to the refined updates that elevate each space. Formal living and dining rooms are enriched by a striking bay window and original fireplace, while the second living area, comprising wall-to-wall storage, opens to a European-style terrace beneath a canopy of wisteria and climbing ivy. Calacatta marble finishes define the kitchen, including hand-cut herringbone tiling, a hidden cocktail bar with a Vintec wine fridge, and an Italian Bertazzoni stove, all of which reflect the subtle luxury. French doors extend the casual living room to a self-cleaning, heated pool and integrated BBQ terrace, ideal for both private calm and weekend entertaining amongst a stunning landscape of seasonal colour.
The lavish main bedroom is a serene sanctuary upstairs, featuring a luxurious marble en suite and extensive custom robes. Two additional generously sized en-suite bedrooms follow on the same floor, each sharing the stylish marble bathroom, with a hotel-inspired bath and separate WC, with a ground-floor study offering flexibility as a fourth bedroom. In a tightly held location, moments from elite schools, the Yarra River trail, the Monash Freeway, and Toorak Village, this exquisite private home is comprehensively appointed with a monitored alarm, dual-zoned ducted heating/cooling, a powder room, laundry, abundant storage, and secure off-street parking for two, accessed via automated gates.
Land size: 499 sqm approx.
