16 St Martins Lane, South Yarra, Vic 3141

Establishing a new benchmark in architectural design, this classic balconied Victorian residence has been brilliantly merged with visionary style by celebrated architect Matt Gibson and Kestie Lane Interiors, with gardens by Eckersley Garden Architecture to create an award-wining 3-year-old family domain.

Behind the traditional period street profile, the striking black form-cut aluminium clad extension provides entrance via an electronic gate. A glass gallery and staircase serves as the break between old and new. To one side a stunning living room with Venetian polished curves, oak floors and a sensational granite feature wall opens through full height glass sliders to the private decked north-facing courtyard offering parking for 3 cars via a premium passenger rated car lift with safety system. In the original domain, a sublime dining room is served by a sleek fully integrated black gourmet kitchen appointed with Miele appliances, Sub-Zero fridge/freezer and black Magnesia benches. All the joinery throughout the home is by Poliform and all the stone is from Artedomus. The dining area opens to a private landscaped courtyard, an oasis of greenery with built in BBQ and wok burner. On the level above, the beautiful main bedroom with deluxe dressing room and lavish Elba marble en suite is serenely set apart from two additional double bedrooms with robes and a stylish bathroom. A versatile home office or 2nd living room fitted with a long desk, bar and bar-fridge opens to a north-facing balcony enjoying city views. Commanding 360-degree views encompassing the city sky line, the docks and magnificent sunsets, the fabulous rooftop deck and garden includes a built in BBQ for effortless entertaining. A curved staircase leads down to the basement level comprising a built-in library, powder-room, laundry and 2 car-spaces (currently 1 car-space and a gym). 

Exclusively situated in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after locations between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park and close to Domain Rd eateries, Toorak Rd boutiques and restaurants, Anzac station, trams and elite schools, its long list of features incudes keypad entry, alarm, video intercom, advanced smart home automation, underfloor hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioning, B&O audio, remote blinds, irrigation and storage.