17 Ruabon Road
Toorak

Behind a profile reminiscent of Saint-Tropez, this evocative solid brick Victorian residence’s stunning interior and exterior dimensions beautifully reflect the characteristics of French Provincial design and elegance. Recently reimagined by Brownlow Interior Design, the home distinguishes itself with warmth, joyful colours, and vibrant charm.

An arched hall, highlighted by whitewashed timber floors, introduces an inviting sitting room aptly named The Snug, and three double bedrooms, all with fireplaces. To either side of a striking central vestibule are two gorgeous designer bathrooms, one featuring a French bath. Soaring vaulted ceilings accentuate the sense of space in the captivating open-plan living and dining room, featuring a roaring open fire and a gourmet kitchen appointed with marble benches and a 90cm Ilve oven. Two sets of gracefully arched antique French doors extend the living space out to a glorious north-facing pebble garden, entirely surrounded by high hedges—creating an idyllic venue for long Sunday lunches.

In a tranquil pocket, yet only moments from Hawksburn and Toorak Villages, Malvern Road trams, Hawksburn Station, Beatty Avenue, Brookville Gardens and elite schools, it also includes ducted heating, RC/air-conditioning, plantation shutters, and ample storage.