179 Kooyong Rd, Toorak is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1899. The property has a land size of 1482m2 and floor size of 418m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2023.
This magnificent c.1899 solid brick single level Federation Queen Anne family residence, set in stunning private garden surrounds with bluestone foundations is impeccably maintained and unforgettable in rich period detail. Commanding a broad street frontage of 24m on a large allotment of 1,486m2 and built to the southern boundary of the block to allow huge amounts of natural light, the generously proportioned home retains many original period features including leadlight windows, spectacular 12 strapped ceilings, intricately detailed fireplaces, fretwork and ceiling roses throughout. Unrivalled in its location within short walk to Toorak Village, Beatty Avenue and High Street shops and restaurants, Melbourne's leading schools, parklands and transport.
Offering a wide entrance foyer, impressive drawing room, separate formal dining, five-bedroom options and updated bathrooms, kitchen/meals with Aga complimented by a fabulous sunroom opening to private west facing terrace and garden, original servant quarters and laundry, cellar, stables, and double lock up garage at the rear.
The size of Toorak is approximately 4.3 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 3.1% of the total area. The population of Toorak in 2016 was 12909 people. By 2021 the population was 12817 showing a population decline of 0.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Toorak is 20-29 years. Households in Toorak are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Toorak work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.20% of the homes in Toorak were owner-occupied compared with 61.70% in 2016.
Toorak has 9,269 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Toorak have seen a -11.69% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 4.35% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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