Exclusively located, this elegant period residence, renovated to the demands of high-end buyers, offers exceptional accommodation with tree top views and large rooms with classic features, designed to enhance the desirable South Yarra lifestyle. It also prioritizes light-filled living and al fresco entertainment in this highly sought- after position. The best of Victorian grandeur blends perfectly with contemporary style, finishes and fixtures at this captivating home. The striking six-metre-wide Hawthorn brick faade is complemented by a majestic entrance hall and marble mantlepieces. The living zones offer leafy green outlooks throughout where steel-framed glass doors open to the generous deck. The informal rear of the house is an entertainer's dream. Both beautiful and practical, the kitchen combines stainless steel benchtops and a timber island bench with Miele and Wolf appliances including an induction cooktop, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer and a butler's pantry with Liebherr wine fridge. A bank of steel-framed doors opens to the deck for relaxed outdoor dining overlooking the serene low-maintenance garden. A laundry and powder room complete the downstairs living. Upstairs three bedrooms include the tranquil main bedroom with French doors to the balcony which puts the treetops almost within touching distance. This bedroom, with a wood period mantelpiece, includes a walk-in robe, adjoining fitted study and elegant bathroom. Two more bedrooms, one with built-in robes, share a well-appointed bathroom. Includes hydronic heating, reverse cycle air-conditioning upstairs, abundant storage, contemporary Italian light-fittings, back -to -base security alarm and secure off-street parking. Just metres to Toorak Road shops, cafes, restaurants and trams, moments to South Yarra station, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Tan Track, Fawkner Park and some of Melbourne's finest schools, this home-one of the suburb's finest- is a lifestyle haven.