46 Canberra Road, Toorak

Enviably positioned with leafy outlooks at the end of an esteemed avenue just north of Toorak village, this landmark contemporary home combines stylish living and entertaining spaces with luxurious comfort to create a spectacular family home beyond compare. Designed by acclaimed architect Wayne Gillespie, the house has recently been reimagined for a new generation by the award-winning international architecture studio Hassell. As you enter this remarkable home through the breathtaking entrance hall, you are instantly struck by its expansive proportions and luminous, open spaces. Towering ceilings, complemented by rich American oak paneling and flooring, offer a glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship throughout. A dramatic sculptural staircase sweeps up the first floor where the expansive, north-facing kitchen, living and dining space embraces treetop views over the adjacent Winifred Reserve. Two sets of sliding doors allow a seamless transition to the private stone alfresco courtyard and pool, which provides a private space for both family fun and warm weather hospitality. Back inside and the superbly appointed kitchen will delight the keenest chefs with its sublime black granite island and premium appliances including an integrated Sub-Zero fridges, Wolf ovens and cooktops and exquisite American Oak joinery. The contemporary living and dining area also benefits from built-in cabinetry and a gas log fire. This floor also boasts an intimate second sitting room with a gas fire which flows into an impressive bar and entertaining area with island seating and integrated appliances. A concealed study desk area adds further considered functionality. Four spacious bedrooms with lavish ensuites include the magnificent master which is a serene sanctuary that pairs more leafy views with an expansive walk-in dressing room and a breathtaking, oversized marble ensuite with freestanding bath. The ground floor offers further room for a family to spread out with a theatre room and expansive retreat, which could also serve as gym/guest/teenage/au pair accommodation thanks to the adjacent ensuite. Further appointments of this incomparable property include a powder room, walk-in temperature-controlled wine cellar, expansive laundry, plantation shutters, zoned heating and cooling, extensive storage, security entry system, lift to all floors, double garage with off-street parking for four cars, built-in barbecue and basketball court. Quietly located moments from shops, cafes and restaurants, Como Park, Yarra River Walk and with easy access to some of Melbourne’s leading schools including St Catherine’s and St Kevin’s, the Monash Freeway and the CBD, this low-maintenance masterpiece offers an unparalleled lifestyle.