9 Toorak Avenue, ToorakVIC

A home of rich architectural provenance elegantly renovated for modern family living, beautiful Revell c.1920 offers generous four-bedroom three-bathroom accommodation nestled in a much-admired Rick Eckersley garden with beautifully connected formal and family living areas, north facing indoor/outdoor entertaining zones, study/home office, saltwater pool, separate studio with bathroom, large cellar/workshop and secure double carport on 836m2 approximately.

Designed in the rare Arts ‘n Crafts Prairie style by renowned architect Edward Fielder Billson, at the time an employee of the style’s great champion in Australia, Walter Burley Griffin, the home is of state significance as one of the most important surviving examples of the Prairie style school in Melbourne. Original character remains in the wide horizontal lines, deep eaves and repeated casement windows that define its handsome façade with its century old verandah now draped in a glorious wisteria. Inside, generously proportioned interiors retain their high detailed ceilings and hardwood floors in an impeccably renovated layout carefully designed to meet the needs of modern family life.

A refined entry leads to a spacious study/library fitted with built in desk and office/bookcase storage before a series of zoned yet free flowing living areas unfold to a broad north facing terrace. Stairs gently cascade down into the lushly planted garden where an ivy clad pergola provides idyllic entertaining aside the tranquil glass fenced pool and separate studio. Upstairs, four bedrooms are linked together by a skylit landing retreat, the large light filled main featuring a WIR with extensive robes/storage and double ensuite.

Further highlights include formal living with original beamed ceiling and gas fire, adjoining dining and family living with built in media storage, large gourmet chef’s kitchen with ILVE appliances, impeccable family bathroom, ducted heating, split cooling, extensive storage throughout, separate garden studio with second street entry, auto garden irrigation, secure double carport and additional OSP via remote gates.

Surrounded by prestigious family homes in this peaceful pocket, walk to Kooyong Village, Toorak and Glenferrie Road trams, trains, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club and premier private schools St Catherine’s, Scotch, St Kevin’s and Bialik Colleges, among other premier schools. Easy access to High Street Armadale boutiques, Glenferrie Road Malvern, Tooronga Shopping Centre and the Monash Freeway.