25 Turnbull Avenue, Toorak

In what is doubtless one of Melbourne’s most prestigious pockets with St Kevin’s, Heyington Station, and the Yarra just metres away, this renovated c1930s showpiece is a haven of substance, sophistication, and family-focused splendour. Built in the ever-charismatic Tudor style and adapted for the modern day, the home rises commandingly from a low-traffic cul-de-sac, offering a street stance that remains as compelling today as it did when constructed nearly a century ago. A well-worked plan promises ample room for a young family to grow into, with four impressive, second-storey bedrooms and a versatile ground-floor guest room/office serviced by bathrooms on both levels. A gas fire and original fireplace enliven downstairs sitting and dining areas respectively, while two sets of bi-fold doors see open family and meals zones merge effortlessly with a completely private backyard. An elevated pool proves a sublime space to soak in sun, brilliantly suited to everything from summer gatherings to midnight dips and kids having friends around after school. Enveloped by tall trees, a tranquil front yard provides a leafy retreat for a morning coffee watching the sunrise or Sunday lost in a book. Other highlights include polished timber floors, comprehensive heating and cooling, upscale appliances and a waterfall island to a gourmet kitchen, plantation shutters, walk-in and built-in robes, an upstairs powder room, lower-floor gym area, and space for cars securely off-street. With nothing to be done but move in, lay roots, and indulge in the best of Toorak, it’s just footsteps to parks and sporting fields, Kooyong’s shops and Lawn Tennis Club, and trams bound for lively Toorak Village, Glenferrie Road lifestyle hubs, St Kilda Road’s Arts Precinct, and the CBD. Close to elite private schools in St Catherine’s, Scotch, Loreto, Lauriston, and Geelong Grammar, zoned Toorak Primary and Auburn High, and the Monash Freeway for quick city and peninsula access.