35-39 Albany Road

Toorak VIC 3142

Inspect Strictly by Private Appointment.
Unquestionably one of Toorak's most admired and sought-after homes, this utterly captivating c1941 Geoffrey Sommers designed ivy covered solid brick residence set within 3,616sqms approx. of magnificent established gardens provides a once in a generation opportunity to enhance.
Replete with an illustrious provenance and the elegance and grandeur of the era, the home is considered one of the finest examples of classical Georgian Revival architecture. Framed by a sweeping circular drive, the majestic reception hall introduces a gracious sitting room with open fire, glamourous formal dining room, also with an open fire and butler's pantry and a refined timber paneled library with open fire. A sun-drenched family living and dining room served by an entertainer's Bosch kitchen with stone benches opens to the leafy west-facing gardens with expansive pool. The splendid marble staircase regally ascends to an opulent main bedroom suite with marble en suite, lavish dressing room and generous retreat/home office in its own wing. An abundance of additional family accommodation comprises two bedrooms with en suites and walk in robes, two further bedrooms with shared ensuite and walk in robes, a 6th robed bedroom and bathroom. A separate wing with its own staircase, robed bedroom, living room, bathroom, gym and kitchen is a superb self-contained guest apartment. On the ground level, another self-contained wing includes a bedroom with en suite and walk in robe, study/living and its own separate entrance.