659 Toorak Road, Toorak

Bathing in light, encompassed by verdure, and rich with the elegance of yesteryear, this triple-brick, English-style gem on a vast 1115sqm* parcel offers a stellar opportunity to live comfortably, quietly, and privately in Melbourne’s most prestigious enclave. Evocative from the outset with its gated entry and commanding setback, a timeless inter-war façade preludes interiors where classical charm and grace are carried into the modern day. Giving the option to stay on a single level, a ground-floor oversized bedroom features extensive robe space and an ensuite, while upstairs features two light-filled bedrooms, walk-in and built-in robes, a smart central bathroom, and a third light-filled main-sized room with an ensuite. With living, dining, and family areas coming together seamlessly, open wood and gas-log fireplaces ensure cosy nights come wintertime, while soaring cathedral ceilings, floral vistas, and all-day sunlight enrich each and every day. Flourishing gardens cascade toward a distant northern boundary, with a sun-splashed backyard brilliant for a morning coffee listening to the birds, afternoon lost in a novel, or outdoor event surrounded by friends and family. Offered for the first time since the turn of the century, the renowned residence’s other highlights include a skylit kitchen with induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and double oven, comprehensive heating and cooling, garden irrigation, substantial attic space, spa baths, an alarm, video intercom/security entry, full-size laundry, dedicated study, ground-level powder room, shed, double carport, and secure driveway parking for several added cars. With lifestyle appeal to match its eminence and exclusivity, it’s no more than moments to Kooyong Station, shops, and Lawn Tennis Club, numerous trams, Melbourne’s most revered private schools, acres of parkland, scenic walking paths, famous Toorak Village, and the Monash Freeway for rapid CBD and peninsula access.