THE PROPERTY
Set within a boutique building (built 2004) in a tightly held pocket of South Yarra, this substantial double-level town-residence style property offers something rarely found: the scale, separation and warmth of a family home. Anchored by a stacked stone fireplace, three distinct living zones and a private rooftop terrace crowned by its own swimming pool. It is a home for those who want room to spread out and entertain, all while set in a pocket where village shopping strips, parkland and rail connections sit within a comfortable walk and the city remains close at hand.
Extending across a single floor, the layout has been zoned with real intent. The two bedroom suites are placed at opposing ends of the plan. The living, dining and family areas gather through the centre, with service spaces; study, laundry, walk-in linen and powder room, all sitting discreetly along the spine. The result is a floorplan that lives far larger than its two-bedroom description suggests, offering genuine separation whether the second suite is given over to family, guests or a home office.
The central living room is the anchor of the home. A full-height wall of stacked stone rises across its width, the fireplace set into it beneath a timber mantel and a long, low hearth ledge, with glazed timber display cabinetry built in alongside. Sliding doors either side of the chimney open to a north-facing balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glazing, veiled in sheer curtains, draws soft northern light across polished timber floors.
Positioned centrally, the kitchen wraps around a long island with an inset sink and casual seating along one side. High-gloss white cabinetry is paired with an olive glass splashback, gas cooktop beneath a stainless steel canopy rangehood, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, a second sink to the rear bench, dedicated fridge recess and floor-to-ceiling cabinetry for provisions. A walk-in linen store and a fully fitted laundry sit immediately behind, keeping the working end of the home neatly out of sight.
Both bedrooms have been conceived as complete suites rather than simply rooms. The main is entered and supported by twin walk-in robes, a genuine dressing corridor, which lead through to an ensuite of exceptional proportion. Fully tiled and filled with light, it is appointed with two wall-hung basins on a timber vanity, a large walk-in shower with rain head, a separate bath and a private WC, comfortably the equal of a main bathroom in a freestanding house.
At the far end of the plan, the second suite enjoys the same sense of privacy, with a fitted walk-in robe and a crisp, fully tiled ensuite of its own. Both bedrooms are carpeted underfoot, softly lit by wall-mounted lights and dressed with sheer curtains layered beneath full-length drapes across near floor-to-ceiling windows.
A dedicated study is built into the plan beside the living zone, complete with a joinery desk and full-height shelving; a proper work-from-home space. A powder room serves visitors close to the entry, while a long under-stair storeroom delivers the kind of storage apartments almost never provide.
It is the outdoor offering, though, that truly sets this residence apart. Beyond the north-facing balcony, a private, polished wood internal staircase rises to a rooftop terrace of substantial size with a further flight of steps leading up to an elevated swimming pool reserved exclusively for this residence. External areas deliver an entertaining and retreat space more usually associated with a freestanding home than an apartment, and a compelling proposition through the warmer months.
This residence perfectly balances scale, privacy, comfort and position in a way few homes in the area can match. For downsizers unwilling to compromise on space, professionals seeking a lock-and-leave base, or anyone drawn to the rare idea of a rooftop pool in the heart of South Yarra.
THE FEATURES
● Substantial single-level with private rooftop terrace and pool
● Three distinct living zones; central living with two raised zones stepping up at either end
● Stacked stone fireplace wall with timber mantel and built-in glazed timber display cabinetry
● North-facing balcony accessed by sliding doors either side of the fireplace
● Central kitchen with long island and inset sink, olive glass splashback, gas cooktop, canopy rangehood, wall oven, microwave, dishwasher and dedicated fridge recess
● Two carpeted bedroom suites at opposing ends of the plan, each with walk-in robe and private ensuite
● Main suite with twin walk-in robes and oversized ensuite; twin wall-hung basins, separate bath, walk-in shower with rain head
● Built-in study with joinery desk and full-height shelving, plus powder room, walk-in linen store and separate laundry
● Extensive under-stair storeroom
THE LOCATION
Tucked into the quiet residential streets of South Yarra, the residence sits at the centre of one of Melbourne's most walkable inner-southern precincts. With Como Park, Fawkner Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens all within easy reach for weekend walking and running. Everyday needs are covered by the supermarkets and specialty shops along Toorak Road, while the Chapel Street precinct, the Hawksburn shopping strip on Malvern Road and Prahran Market supply the cafés, restaurants, boutiques and fresh produce the area is celebrated for.
Hawksburn Station is the closest for the city commute, with South Yarra Station and its broader network of services also nearby. Trams run along Toorak Road, Chapel Street and Malvern Road, with the CBD, Monash Freeway and Melbourne's sporting and cultural precincts all readily accessible.
Zoning falls to Toorak Primary School, with Prahran High School and Melbourne Girls College for secondary years, and a strong selection of leading private schools in the surrounding suburbs.
THE TERMS: 30|45|60 Days
