Sold40 Murphy Street, South Yarra
"Ilfracombe" - c1880
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.
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Welcome to South Yarra 3141
Median House Price
$2,006,667
2 Bedrooms
$1,322,667
3 Bedrooms
$2,253,333
4 Bedrooms
$3,558,333
5 Bedrooms+
$5,375,000
South Yarra, an iconic Melbourne suburb, is renowned for its sophisticated charm, merging high-end retail, exquisite dining, and vibrant nightlife with green spaces.
