19 May Road, Toorak

Classical and contemporary elegance unites in the perfectly private and peaceful setting of this wide freestanding brick Victorian residence complete with a north-facing rear courtyard and secure off-street parking. A magnificent low-maintenance lifestyle opportunity in a prestigious pocket by the Hawksburn Village, this elevated slate-roof home is tucked away behind a leafy high-wall garden for relaxing single-level living in glorious light-filled comfort. Tall period ceilings lined with original ceiling roses accentuate a graceful interior that's superbly renovated, refined and flexible. An arched hallway leads to a versatile executive study (or excellent bedroom) with a gas fireplace and a front double bedroom (walk-in robe) both with French doors opening onto a columned veranda. Further is a family-size central bathroom, powder room, laundry (ironing station), walk-in storage and a large main bedroom including walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite. A leafy atrium light-court provides a splash of greenery as the layout extends to an updated gourmet kitchen featuring Miele and Neff appliances, a stone-topped island bench with soft-close drawers that serves a bright casual dining area. Warmed by a HeatnGlo fireplace and double-glazing, a spacious living room with a picturesque outlook flows seamlessly to a secluded north-rear entertainment terrace, low-upkeep garden beds and parking space with wide remote-control door for easy rear access. Highly sought-after in every way, this brilliantly appointed home with ducted heating and cooling, security alarm and speaker system offers enviable convenience within metres to village cafes, restaurants, shopping, Malvern Road trams and Hawksburn train station while accessed with minutes is the vibrant Chapel Street precinct, Prahran Market, aquatic centre, parklands and a range of leading primary and private schools.