“Stonnington House” - $18,950,000

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Exclusively nestled within a magnificent private corner allotment of 1,282sqm (approx) and also provides in excess 1000sqm of living space (approx), mod grass tennis court, pool and outdoor entertaining precinct, this luxurious five-bedroom residence designed by esteemed architect Stephen Akehurst is a spectacular sanctuary for relaxed family living and entertaining on the most lavish scale.

Behind the elegant exterior, a central vestibule featuring ornate wainscotting, high ceilings and premium oak floors introduces a refined executive study with gas fireplace and the glorious sitting room with open fire and alcove. The expansive media/living room with open fire is adjacent to an inviting dining area catered to by a sublime kitchen appointed with Pietra Cardosa stone and Carrara marble benches, a 120cm Paul Bocuse oven, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, butler’s pantry and convenient home office.

All the living spaces extend out to the surrounding gardens which encompass a captivating vine covered terrace with open fire, undercover BBQ terrace with heaters, the picturesque solar heated pool with pool house/gym and bathroom and the flood-lit tennis court.

Front and rear stairs lead up to the palatial main bedroom with gas fire, Juliet balcony, dressing room and stunning en-suite, a second bedroom with walk in robe and designer en-suite, two double bedrooms with walk in robes and desks, a stylish bathroom and retreat with study nook.

Remarkable in both scale and luxury, the basement level accommodates not only 6+ cars but an opulent velvet panelled home theatre with starry sky ceiling and a sensational New York speakeasy style entertainment zone complete with oak parquetry floors, open fire, velvet green banquette to seat 12 , full sized, Avocatus Leather Stone Granite commercial size cocktail bar with husky fridges and sinks, an ice machine, wine cellar/tasting room with 3 Husky wine fridges and a glamourous powder-room. Separated from the mirror walled garage by European bronze bi-fold doors, it is the ultimate party/entertainment zone.

Perfectly positioned just a short walk to Glenferrie Rd and High St’s renowned shops and restaurants, trams and elite schools, it is comprehensively appointed with alarm, video intercom, CCTV, keyless entry, hydronic heating, RC/air- conditioning, designer light-fittings by Gabrielle Scott, Patricia Urquiola seating bespoke seagrass wallpaper, Sonos, 2 powder-rooms with bronze mirrored walls, laundry with chute, heated towel rails, 50,000L of water tanks, double carport and remote gates.