40 Murphy Street South Yarra

A landmark c1880s Victorian residence with an illustrious provenance and magnificent original elegance and grandeur, "Ilfracombe" is exclusively situated in a prized South Yarra Hill location just moments from Toorak Road's boutiques and restaurants, the Botanic Gardens and elite schools.

Behind a high walled lush garden, a chequerboard marble entrance foyer introduces a refined library, gracious sitting room with alcove and elegant formal dining room all featuring high ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces and exquisite leadlight windows. The inviting family living room with a marble gas fire and casual dining room with an original iron stove surround a spacious gourmet kitchen appointed with granite benches and a butler's pantry. A sensational conservatory provides idyllic year round indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining overlooking the landscaped northeast garden featuring extensive paving and a heated swim-jet pool and spa. An imposing mahogany staircase leads up to the beautiful main bedroom with marble fireplace, walk in robe and en-suite, three additional double bedrooms with marble fireplaces, 5th bedroom and a marble bathroom. A versatile large retreat or 6th bedroom on the level above opens to a balcony offering views to the Dandenongs. Adjacent to the internally accessed 5-car garage there is an atmospheric bluestone and exposed brick basement comprising a billiards room, wine cellar and bar-room.

"Ilfracombe" also includes an alarm, security intercom, hydronic heating, powder-room, laundry, irrigation and auto gates. Land size: 660sqm approx.

Inspect by appointment at the advertised times.