15 Avondale Road, Armadale, Vic 3143

An Edwardian-era masterpiece with Queen Anne-revival influences scattered throughout, ‘Avondale Hall’ (c1911) showcases a resplendent renovation with a family focus, remaining sympathetic to the charisma and elegance of yesteryear.

Forming what is without doubt one of Stonnington’s most captivating street stances, a horseshoe driveway, polychrome brick façade, and tuckpointed entrance prelude a remarkable interior domain, with Baltic pine floors, a towering, detailed ceiling, and centrepiece Murano chandelier affording an unforgettable first impression. Its reimagining executed by leading designers Tamsin Johnson and Studio Beal, the illustrious formal living and dining rooms, each with functioning fireplaces, enjoy evergreen vistas through light-filled bay windows, while a serene rear sitting room provides separation perfect for families.

A brilliant kitchen/meals space sees Zellige tiles and Arabescato marble joined by a walk-in pantry and Miele appliance suite spanning a fully integrated dishwasher and double fridge/freezer, gas cooktop, conventional oven, and microwave/steam oven. Splashed with purple hues courtesy of a long-winding Wisteria, a divine alfresco offers a magnificent base for all-year entertaining, spilling into an expansive, completely private yard awash with northern sun. Lush lawns and a manicured garden designed by Andrew Panton Design. A solar-heated pool proves sublime in the height of summer, smartly serviced by a multi-purpose pool house useful as a poolside powder room, mudroom, and large laundry.

A sun-soaked upper level enjoys welcomed separation from hospitality areas, relishing sweeping views across vivid foliage, with four oversized bedrooms accompanied by an archetypal front balcony, sizeable study/fifth bedroom, designated storeroom with additional attic storage, lavish central bathroom with English Tapware basin, marble-encased bath and designer sconces, and elegant main-bedroom ensuite with twin Astra Walker basins, a double shower, and extensive Carrara marble. Hydronic heating throughout with A/C upstairs, heated towel rails, automated irrigation, a large underground wine cellar, downstairs powder room, and monitored alarm.

Steps to transport, parks and sporting fields, quaint Beatty Avenue, and High Street’s famed fashion, cuisine, boutiques, and nightlife, while moments to lively Hawksburn, Malvern Central shops, and prestigious private schools.