2/551 Toorak Road, Toorak

A brilliant fusion of inter-war charisma and modern refinement, this c1930s stand-out, designed by revered Robert Hamilton in his signature Tudor revival style, delivers a vibrant village lifestyle in the most prestigious of Melbourne settings. Vivid garden outlooks gifting a calming atmosphere, a wide and inviting entrance hall introduces a serene front lounge, with a gas fire making for cosy evenings come wintertime. Servicing a sizeable, open dining space, an upscale kitchen features swathes of high-grade marble, with hospitality credentials enhanced by a stainless-steel Neff oven/gas top, Miele dishwasher, and waterfall island with broad breakfast bar. Highlighting the homes function-focus, a clever pairing of elegant bathroom and quiet bedroom provide a brilliant base for the home professional, while a trio of substantial, upper bedrooms are accompanied by extensive robe storage and a modernised bathroom with under-floor heating, a rain shower, and standalone soaker tub. A scenic upper balcony offers colourful sunset vistas through mature trees, while other features include hardwood floors, heating/cooling, plentiful storage, a quiet courtyard, lower powder room, alarm, and private garage. Placed in the historic heart of Melbournes most illustrious suburb, its a short, leafy stroll to Como Park, the winding Yarra, and thriving culinary, retail, and afterhours scenes of Toorak and Hawksburn Villages, while near trains and trams, CityLink, Beatty Avenue, Chapel Street, and leading private schools.