Last Listing description (July 2020)
6 MONTH LEASE PREFERRED.
Perfectly positioned on the exclusive corner of Prescott Terrace & Hewitt Avenue in Toorak Gardens where grand imposing homes such as this rarely are released to the luxury rental market. Toorak House is an impressive Queen Anne Villa that is elegantly elevated on a valuable corner allotment of some 2671sqm approx. The residence offers extensive entertaining and accommodation spaces for those who love to entertain on the grandest of scales and is also perfect for casual occasion with just some family & friends.
The Villa was originally built in C.1912 and has been cleverly renovated and improved over time and now comprises an exquisite grand gallery, both formal and casual lounge & dining rooms, exceptional family accommodation with a beautiful bay-window double master bedroom suite with walk-in robe, four further double bedrooms each with their own built in robes and a spacious study/library. The children's wing is cleverly positioned and is accessed by a separate hallway and also provides their own bathroom and casual living area.
Also featuring a contemporary family living area featuring an entertainer inspired kitchen with a butler's store room & scullery, standout wine collector's two-roomed cellar, glorious entertainer's terraces which are perfect for long lunches and overlooks the private rear lawn, North/South lawn tennis court and established park-like gardens. Imagine entertaining family and friends in this impressive home with so much flexibility for indoor and outdoor entertaining to cater for all seasons - this home will surely captivate the heart of the most active of entertainers.
The property also offers a detached coach house & adjoining garaging. Currently comprised as a second kitchen, upstairs bedroom, bathroom and a lounge/home office which is an excellent accommodation solution for the teenager, family member or as a guest house or separate home office.
Side by side garaging for two cars is currently accessed via Hewitt Avenue and offers lots of space & storage areas for the tinkerer to get excited about!
You are absolutely going to love the vibrance, the interiors and the amazing blueprint of Toorak House, comprising some eleven main rooms that can adapt to all family sizes and offers both formal and informal lifestyle and entertaining options, living spaces, quality finishes, timeless colour schemes, standout lighting and divine timber parquetry flooring.
Outdoor entertaining will be an absolute breeze with the beautiful terraces that wrap around the home, the lush established gardens and lawns, lawn tennis court and adjacent private gardens are truly sublime.
What you will love about this residence
Superb polished timber & parquetry timber floors
North/South lawn tennis court
Wine collector's cellar (2 rooms)
Impressive caterer's kitchen with Smeg appliances & walk-in pantry
Pavilion-style entertaining veranda.
Italianate sunken terrace with water feature
Roof retreat/card room with spectacular city views
Stylish bathroom with corner spa bath
Near new carpets and blinds
Security alarm & video intercom
Electric driveway gates & auto double garage (via Hewitt Ave)
Renovated 4-room Coach House (Kitchen, bathroom & office)
Beautiful established park like gardens
Gorgeous entertainer's terraces
Vaulted ceilings,
Stunning fireplaces
Leadlight windows
TOORAK GARDENS Undoubtedly one of South Australia's most popular postcodes within close proximity to vibrance and successful The Parade Norwood and it's excellent cafes and restaurants and bars, walk to Dulwich Village, Burnside Village, a selection of elite prestigious schools including Loreto College, Pembroke College, St Ignatius, Price Alfred College and St Peter's Girls - Zoned for Rose Park Primary School and Marryatville High School.
Garden maintenance included.
Pets negotiable.