Prestige Property: 63 Irving Road, Toorak, VIC
Inside this contemporary Toorak pile.
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Touted as an address that took ‘the best’ as its starting point and elevated it to spectacular new heights comes this luxurious four-level home.
Located in Melbourne’s most desirable suburb, Toorak, the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 8-car garage home sees a heady combination of stone finishes, floor-to-ceiling glass, soaring ceiling heights dotted with architectural ‘wow moments’ to form a truly unique offering.
Inside, the alluring design is highlighted by a stunning spiral staircase and terrazzo flooring throughout. Here, the open-plan design includes a kitchen that’s fitted with Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry and sees a striking marble benchtop and flows seamlessly to the alfresco space.
Outside, just off the dining area is a covered pool and spa. blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Also on the ground floor are four of the five bedrooms – each of which is completed with walk-in robes and ensuites alongside access to a covered outdoor area.
Of the four bedrooms on the ground level, the main bedroom sees an expansive dressing room sure to leave an impression and a large ensuite fitted with further marble adornment.
The fifth bedroom is located on the first floor as its own retreat alongside a lounge.
Accompanying the aforementioned spiral staircase is a silent central lift that links all four levels including a roof-top retreat, complete with kitchenette, built-in bar fridges and terrace views towards Melbourne CBD.
Downstairs on the lowest level, the basement accommodates a versatile gym or cellar, billiards room and secure garaging for the astute car collector.
The listing is with Abercromby’s Real Estate Sam Goddard (+61 448 870 454) and Bill Xian (+61 434 242 680). Price guide; $15.5 million – $17 million. abercrombys.com.au
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A heritage-listed Federation estate with tennis court, pool and studio, Marika offers timeless elegance and modern family living in the heart of Hunters Hill.
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A grand old dame who has stood the test of time, Marika is a slice of Hunters Hill heritage transformed for modern-day living.
Meticulously renovated between 1981 and 1983, with several updates since, Marika made it onto the heritage register in 1999 just in time to signal a new millennium. Today, the modernised mansion is on the market with an auction price guide of $7.5 million, marketed through BresicWhitney’s Nicholas McEvoy.
“The home is a fantastic opportunity for a discerning buyer to get a grand family estate-style property, with a pool, tennis court and grounds, for a price that’s much more affordable than expected,” McEvoy says.
Sitting pretty on the corner of Augustine St and Ryde Rd, the stately Federation residence occupies a sprawling 2472sq m block, which was once part of a 30-acre land grant handed to Frederick Augustus Hayne in 1835. In 1902, he sold it to Dr Leopold Augustus Carter, a local dentist. Two years later, Marika, then known as “Ryde”, appeared in the famed Sands Directory – the social media of its era – a symbol of its architectural significance.
Surrounded by manicured gardens with sculpted hedges, a pool and full tennis court, Marika is a prime example of Federation style with contemporary elements.
Inside, the single-level five-bedroom home showcases intricate craftsmanship, from its decorative gables, period archways and bay windows to the coloured glass panels on multiple doors and windows. Elegant formal rooms have high ornate ceilings that are a preserved nod to Marika’s past, while the more modern spaces are relaxed family-friendly zones.
Thanks to a pavilion-style addition, the L-shaped layout measures 450sq m internally and wraps around a central courtyard that plays host to the alfresco dining terrace and pool, while a wide veranda frames the original front rooms of the house.
Primary living spaces, including the dining area with integrated bar, open to the great outdoors via stacker doors and the 21st century kitchen has a large island bench and a butler’s pantry with hidden access to the triple lock up garage. There is also a dedicated media room, a library or home office, plus a separate family room with a beautiful bay window.
All bedrooms feature built-ins while the main retreat, and a second bedroom, have shower ensuites. The shared bathroom houses convenient twin vanities and a freestanding bathtub.
Beyond the interiors, Marika delivers resort amenities with a full-sized, floodlit tennis court, the pool, barbecue terrace and a self-contained studio apartment with the added bonus of Harbour Bridge glimpses.
Added extras include a converted loft storage space, a large laundry with side yard access, ducted air conditioning, multiple fireplaces, solar panels with a battery backup and modern insulation.
Accessed via Augustine St, Marika is close to St Joseph’s College, Boronia Park shops, local ovals and city transport.
Marika at 59 Augustine St, Hunters Hill is set to go under the hammer on April 26, on site at 9am with a price guide of $7.5 million. The listing is with Nicholas McEvoy and Narelle Scott of BresicWhitney Hunters Hill.
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