29 Darling Street
South Yarra

Breathtaking bespoke living on a grand scale, this impressive five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence stands behind an entirely private and symmetrical solid-brick Victorian façade, revealing a north-facing poolside setting and mature garden surrounds in a prestigious pocket linking Toorak Road’s dining and retail with the Yarra River. Recognised in a leading publication, the interiors reveal unexpected and extraordinary proportions, drawing on European château influences that introduce an exquisite materiality and drama at every turn.

The architectural vision is both romantic and contemporary, highlighting classic structural components, preserving history through painstaking refurbishment, and formulating the perfect mix of modern, custom, and antique elements. Concrete, Venetian plaster, and steel-framed windows and doors sit beneath grand arches, with magnificent ceramic-tiled flooring and gold-toned velvet drapes accentuating the theatre across the formal living and dining domains. An open fireplace enriches the main living room, which flows to the chef’s commercial-grade kitchen and butler’s pantry, defined by rustic red brick, full-height glazing and an inspired verdant backdrop against towering external arches. Northern light fills every space, strengthening the connection to the pool and private garden, where draped leafy tendrils perfectly frame the showstopping alfresco spaces.

Upper-level accommodation comprises four generous en-suite bedrooms, led by a lavish main suite with a sunken Roman bath overlooking the pool below. A second suite provides independence and flexibility, with a sitting room and rear staircase entry, complemented by an independent guest house offering a fifth bedroom, bathroom, and terrace. A gold-wrapped television room or study, a casual sitting area, and an elegant powder room provide further versatility within the main residence, while the basement reveals a wine cellar with SubZero refrigeration, a large laundry and secure parking for four, including a secure garage.

Hydronic panels and slab heating, along with extensive security including an alarm and CCTV, maximise the home’s seclusion and prestige on an elevated site of approximately 649sqm, moments from leading schools, trams, South Yarra Station, The Royal Botanic Gardens and riverside walking trails.