5 / 520 Toorak Road
Toorak

Combining a house-like sense of scale with a serene sense of sanctuary, right in the heart of Toorak, this utterly unique, back-of-the-block ‘Taunton’ residence is well removed from the road and grandly elevated, offering three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two dedicated study areas. One of just five, the residence was designed by renowned architect Robert Hamilton in the 1930s, rich in period heritage and inspired by the finest of Tudor traditions. It also benefits from a timeless 1980s renovation undertaken by the renowned Nic Bochster and proudly defies cliché.

Framing leafy garden outlooks and capturing plenty of northern light, the kitchen is finished in granite and appointed with quality appliances, while a vast lounge room is organised around a gas-converted fireplace, with semi-attached dining, further leafy outlooks and a wonderful alcove study. Each of the bedrooms is privately positioned upstairs, all surprisingly spacious and appointed with built-in robes. The primary suite features a marble-finished ensuite, while another bedroom incorporates a built-in study area. Additional accommodation includes a media room and central spa bathroom, complemented by a lock-up garage, coded keyless entry, hydronic heating and air conditioning.

Walk easily to the cafes, dining, bars, shopping and cosmopolitan sophistication of Toorak Village, just down the road, while city-bound trams along Toorak Road and trains from Heyington Railway Station ensure effortless city commuting.