42 Heyington Place, Toorak

Superbly positioned in one of Toorak's most sought-after leafy boulevards, this beautifully refurbished 1920s English-style solid brick home set on 1,504 sqm approx. of landscaped gardens with a heated swimming pool delivers timeless elegance with state-of-the- art contemporary appointments and garaging for four cars. Modernized by renowned interior designer Stuart Rattle, this imposing residence includes superb formal and informal sitting and dining rooms, a fitted study and glamorous entertainers' kitchen with white stone benches and a French Lacanche cooker. The open-plan kitchen with adjoining butler's pantry, overlooks the dining and family room which open to the entertainment terrace, garden and pool. Lavish with a sense of privacy and sophistication, this impeccable residence's beautifully proportioned interiors feature timber and stone finishes, magnificent fireplaces, oak floorboards and a stately staircase. Large windows allow light to flood inside and provide views over the garden and pool. Upstairs the opulent main bedroom with treed outlooks, has a private sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and sublime mosaic and marble ensuite with free standing bath and separate shower. Three additional robed bedrooms share a two-way bathroom and a similarly well-appointed central bathroom. More features of this outstanding residence in one of Toorak's most desirable addresses are the laundry, cellar, hydronic heating, cooling, security system, double garage, carport and off-street parking. Families have always gravitated to the splendour and elegance of Heyington Place which is walking distance to St Catherine's School, St Kevin's and easily accessible to many other leading schools, transport and an abundance of restaurants, shops and fashionable boutiques.