As a shining example of why Toorak remains one of the most desirable suburbs in the country to live in, the home at 20 Heyington Place, Toorak, delivers some of the very best in Australian architectural heritage with plenty of contemporary upgrades. Perhaps the most exciting feature of the home, especially if you own a nice car or two, is its palatial underground garage with a hydraulic Batcave-style entrance leading down a tunnel that even Jay Leno would get excited about.
Originally constructed in 1933, the intricate brickwork facade belies an award-winning interior as luxurious as they come. The internal renovation was designed by the architect Stephen Jolson, with his vision executed to perfection by Anthony Larne Constructions to offer an immaculate four-bedroom, five-bathroom family home.
Surrounding the home is a thoughtfully planned and landscaped garden by the renowned designer Paul Bangay, situating the residence amongst lush greenery from every side and incorporating a basketball court in the front garden for the kids. At the rear of the home, you’ll find another garden with manicured lawns and a pool to enjoy when the summer sun gets hot.
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Upon entering the red-brick home you’re immediately greeted by a large foyer that opens onto the ballroom in one direction, while the formal dining room and billiards room can be found in the other. Through a short hallway, the home opens up again on the open-plan kitchen (complete with butler’s kitchen and pantry), living and informal dining areas which feature floor-to-ceiling windows out to the pool and its surrounding entertaining area.
After walking the single flight of stairs is the upper level, home to the four bedrooms, three of which enjoy ensuite bathrooms and two with walk-in robes. As you’d expect, the master bedroom of 20 Heyington Place, Toorak, is where you’d want to spend your evenings, with views out across the back gardens and the largest of the ensuite bathrooms and walk-in robes.
While much of the ground and upper levels retain much of the original historical feeling of the home, it’s the basement where you’re catapulted into the present moment with its eight-car garage, entry ramp and storage space. The basement also boasts a gym (with a window into the pool above), sauna and steam room, home theatre room and even a large wine cellar.
As far as blue-chip homes in Melbourne’s most desirable suburb go, 20 Heyington Place, Toorak, is up there with the very best of them. The home is currently represented by Marshall White Stonnington and is seeking expressions of interest with a price guide of between $34 million and $37.4 million.
