European-style elegance in blue chip Toorak

Magnificently set within gloriously landscaped gardens, this meticulously built European-style home on a substantial 905sqm (approx.) north-facing allotment combines relaxed family living with alluring entertaining spaces, all set in a coveted Toorak location close to elite schooling. <br/> <br/>Stepping into the home from the private, landscaped front garden, you immediately get a sense of the light-filled spaces within. To the right is a generously proportioned formal lounge and dining area, complete with marble fireplace and dual-aspect sash windows, offering an elegant space to entertain guests or to relax in the colder months. <br/><br/>To the rear of the ground floor is an expansive, north-facing informal living and dining area which opens on to a full-width tiled sun court providing a tranquil spot to sit on balmy evenings. A bank of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors enjoy views of the solar-heated pool and the peaceful, low-maintenance gardens that envelop the rear in verdant greenery. <br/><br/>Keen chefs will love the well-appointed kitchen with its granite benchtops and splashback, extensive cabinetry, Miele appliances including a five-burner gas cook top plus a premium, Swiss-made V-Zug Combi-Steam oven. <br/><br/>Completing the ground floor's flawless amenity is a fully-fitted butler's pantry and laundry plus a flexible room overlooking the lush front garden which could be used as a study or guest bedroom, thanks to its proximity to a sparkling bathroom. <br/><br/>Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms include the palatial master with 'his and hers' dressing rooms and marble ensuite, a central family bathroom and an additional living area or teenage retreat offering further space for a family to spread out.<br/><br/>Other features of this thoughtfully designed house include a basement with garaged parking for three to four cars, a wine cellar, a plant room and extensive storage. <br/><br/>Further appointments include exquisite Brush Box parquetry flooring throughout the ground floor, hydronic heating, air conditioning, zoned heating and cooling throughout the upper level and bespoke cabinetry. <br/><br/>Situated in a coveted position close to High Street and Glenferrie Road's dining and shopping precinct, this stunning family home is further enhanced by easy public transport access to leading schools including Lauriston Girls' School, St Catherine's, Scotch College, MLC and Melbourne Grammar School.