House porn: exclusive Toorak mansion hits the market
We love a bit of house porn around here and today’s tour certainly scratches that itch. Located in Melbourne’s well-heeled Toorak, this fabulous property was designed by architect Stephen Akehurst and while it looks rather traditional on the surface, it’s the subterranean New York inspired speakeasy entertainment zone that really drew us in.
“The lucky new owner of Stonnington House will have access to exclusive amenities you’d only dream about in a five-star hotel in New York City, all while absorbing the charm and elegance created for them by Stephen Akehurst,” says Marshall White director Marcus Chiminello. He is managing the sale of the property that is expected to fetch more than $20 million when expressions of interest close shortly.
Nestled in a private corner allotment, Stonnington House is a short walk from Melbourne’s iconic Glenferrie Road shopping precinct, and it boasts more than 1,000 square metres of living space. The home features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool, gym, grass tennis court, home theatre and a basement entertaining area that sits alongside a garage that can hold more than six cars.
Ornate wainscoting, high ceilings and premium oak floors run throughout the home that is one of the most coveted in leafy Toorak. The expansive media/living room (complete with open fire) is adjacent to the dining area and the kitchen that features Pietra Cardosa stone and Carrara marble benches, a 120cm Paul Bocuse oven, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer and a butler’s pantry.
Front and rear stairs lead up to the home’s main bedroom where there is yet another gas fireplace as well as a Juliet balcony, dressing room, ensuite, second bedroom with walk-in robe and designer ensuite. There’s another two double bedrooms nearby that feature walk-in robes and desks while a bathroom and retreat with study nook rounds out the upstairs offering.
Despite its refined exterior, some of the home’s most notable features can be found in its lower quarters where the basement boasts an opulent velvet panelled home theatre (complete with starry sky ceiling), wine cellar and cocktail bar with an open fire. Oak parquetry floors and green velvet banquette seating feature alongside a commercial sized granite cocktail bar with Husky fridges and sinks as well as an ice machine. The nearby wine cellar/tasting room features a further three Husky wine fridges and a stylish powder room.
Not to be outdone by the interior, the property’s palatial feel extends outside where an outdoor entertaining precinct includes a vine-covered terrace with open fire, undercover barbecue with built-in heating, solar-heated pool, gym and bathroom.
“The home is extraordinarily chic and the new owner will likely be someone who appreciates the finer things in life like a glass of red wine in their own bar at the end of a busy week.”
If you happen to have a spare $20 million, expressions of interest close on 12 March 2024.
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