12A Monomeath Avenue, Toorak, Vic 3142

Enviably positioned in a coveted tree-lined avenue just moments to Kooyong Village’s many amenities, this gorgeous circa 1935 house offers a rare chance to experience the perfect blend of refined period elegance and spectacular contemporary excellence. 

The charming ‘one of a pair’ English Tudor–style residence was designed by renowned Melbourne architects Hughes and Orme who were responsible for many magnificent Toorak homes including the landmark mansion Blair House in St Georges Road. Rich in original features such as the gorgeously intricate decorative ceilings, the house has been sympathetically renovated and now boasts a breathtaking two storey rear extension which floods the house with natural light and offers enticing views of the verdant courtyard garden through a double-height wall of glass. 

On the ground floor, the extension houses a stunning gourmet kitchen and dining area which benefits from premium Poliform cabinetry, a marble island, integrated appliances including a Liebherr fridge/freezer, a smaller concealed fridge for wine and an impressive Falcon range. A beautiful Mountain Ash elevated bar table is made for entertaining as is the private sandstone courtyard which is perfect for alfresco dining in the warmer months. More living and entertaining space is provided by the gracious sitting and dining rooms, both of which benefit from beautiful original brick fireplaces. Upstairs, a second living space with built-in study area is accompanied by three spacious bedrooms one of which is blessed with a walk-in robe and leafy views over the treetops. A stylish bathroom with feature tiling is complemented by a second sleek bathroom downstairs. Both bathrooms complimented by Roger Sellers fittings. 

Further appointments of this captivating home include a Euro laundry, off-street parking for two cars, attic and outdoor storage, roller blinds, wool carpets, wooden flooring, monitored alarm, ducted heating and cooling and picturesque, mature gardens. As well as Kooyong Village, the property is superbly located close to Toorak and Hawksburn villages, High Street, Kooyong Station, trams, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Sir Zelman Cohen Park and with easy access to a range of elite schools including Scotch College, Lauriston Girls, St Kevin’s and St Catherine’s.