13 Moorakyne Avenue, Malvern, Vic 3144

Superbly revamped while sympathetic to its heritage, this Stonnington Estate landmark embraces the inter-war style so ingrained in Malvern’s character, channelling tasteful extravagance and sunlit sophistication in the pursuit of family luxury.

Perched prominently on one of suburban Melbourne’s truly cherished avenues, an enticing facade and grand interior lie beyond canopies of lush flora, with the home emphasising peace, practicality, and proportion over two sumptuous storeys. Herringbone floors set a tone of class and refinement, with a broad entrance foyer introducing garden-viewing dining, sitting, and office zones en route to a stunning main section. All-day rays and evergreen outlooks enliven a brilliant dining/kitchen area, with a lengthy island centre-stage among three Miele ovens, two dishwashers, a warming drawer, induction cooktop, central rangehood, butler’s pantry, and fully integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer. Wrap-around French doors transform the space into a warm-weather hospitality haven, with soaring hedges skirting a spectacular, north-facing backyard domain. Vast open-air lounge and living spaces neighbour an outdoor kitchen capable of catering for droves, while a substantial pool proves sublime in the height of summer.

Framing sweeping treetop vistas, northern and southern balconies enrich a luxurious second storey, with a magnificent main bedroom, augmented by a lavish ensuite and large walk-in robe, complemented by three robe-lined guest rooms and a striking central bathroom. Ready for roots to be laid for generations to come, features include swathes of marble across bathrooms, kitchen, and fireplaces, ducted heating/cooling, plantation shutters, a sizeable teenager’s retreat, ground-floor powder room, two-car garage, additional driveway space, and oversized laundry walking into a second courtyard.

Surrounded by some of Melbourne’s most illustrious estates, it’s a matter of steps to acres of pristine parks and gardens, two railway stations, and the cafés, restaurants, bars, and trams spanning quaint Kooyong and vibrant Malvern Villages, while moments to the CBD and peninsula-bound Monash Freeway, shopping, dining, and nightlife of Glenferrie Road and High Street, and a selection of prestigious private schools.