2/1 Cawkwell Street, Malvern

Hidden away to enjoy seclusion and security while never far from the heart of the action, this exquisite residence showcases the seasoned expertise of Sync Architecture and builder Chateau Grange, delivering the finest in cutting-edge luxe with space for a growing family. With a distant setback from the street behind lush gardens, a high security gate, and heavy-weight front pivot door, the exceptional home delivers turnkey living of the highest calibre. A broad entrance hall’s feature wall and sconces, circular skylight, and Japanese Maple garden make an impression to last, wrapping around to reveal a focal section made for the entertainer. With no threshold between inside and out, living and dining zones step into a sun-splashed backyard perfect for a barbecue under a tall palm tree, while a gourmet kitchen’s Italian-sourced appointments range from ribbons of Arabescato Vagli Marble to soft-close Euromobil cabinetry, a butler’s pantry, and complete ILVE appliance suite. Doubling as an office while enabling one-level living, a ground-floor guest room features its own robes and chic ensuite, complementing an upper main bedroom with a walk-in robe and lavish, floor-heated ensuite. A stellar central bathroom with a cast stone bath and twin basins joins robes in serving bedrooms three and four, while a sizeable retreat creates flexibility by giving teenagers their own space to claim. A peaceful, private escape from the bustle that’s brilliant as a family home or lock-and-leave city base, highlights include camera security, an alarm, double glazing, garden lighting and irrigation, a Venetian plaster feature wall around a gas fireplace and downstairs powder room, Ocean Blue travertine in bathrooms, a gas-plumbed barbecue, full-height doors, Velux skylights, American Oak floors, zoned heating/cooling, a full-size laundry, and double garage. Sensationally positioned close to elite private schools in Lauriston, De La Salle, Sacre Couer, Korowa, and Caulfield Grammar, while just steps to pristine parkland, Gardiners Creek, Malvern Road shops, ever-vibrant Glenferrie Road, Tooronga Station and freeway access, aswell as trams bound for Armadale’s High Street fashion hub, esteemed Toorak Village, iconic Chapel Street, and the CBD.