17 Chastleton Avenue
Toorak

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Unparalleled in terms of grandeur, level of finish and unforgettable beauty, this magnificent c1886 Italianate Victorian residence's extraordinary original grandeur and elegance have been brilliantly enhanced with a sophisticated contemporary renovation by architect Russell Casper with interiors by international designer Thomas Hamel and artful landscaping by Paul Bangay. The spectacular result is without doubt one of Toorak's most alluring family homes complete with north-south tennis court, pool and expansive outdoor entertaining areas. Behind a sweeping bluestone return drive, the majestic columned portico introduces upon entry a spectacular reception hall with original tessellated tiles underfoot and featuring soaring ceilings and exquisite leadlight windows. Elaborately detailed original ceilings, marble fireplaces, glorious bay windows and oak floors are featured throughout the formal rooms. To one side of the hall, a refined home office with custom fitted joinery includes a "secret" door to the double garage whilst the gracious formal dining room is purposely adjacent to a sensational fully equipped entertainer's butler's pantry. Extravagant in scale, the former ballroom, now a sumptuous sitting room with occasional dining areas opens to the garden. Even the generous children's retreat features an ornate ceiling and fireplace. Oversized limestone tiles flow through the state of the art kitchen appointed with a full suite of Miele appliances including three ovens, induction stove top and integrated Sub Zero fridge/freezer, 2 dishwashers and underfloor heating. The limestone beneath the family dining area is inlaid with marble mosaic tiles in a nod to the original reception hall. An expansive family living room with gas log fire and leather window seats opens through black steel framed doors to a north-facing limestone terrace and on the western side, to an evocative Tuscan style garden surrounded by lemon trees, soaring cypresses and an espaliered apple tree- a memorable outdoor setting for long summer lunches. Past the limestone terraces, lies a picturesque gas/solar heated self-cleaning pool with zinc retractable cover, a pergola covered pool terrace and the Boston ivy surrounded mod grass tennis court recently awarded Best Synthetic Court in Australia 2020 by the Sports and Play Industry Assoc. The family accommodation zone is reached via a grand Mahogany staircase beneath a vaulted leadlight window from which hangs a spectacular 8 metre Milan designed chandelier. The upstairs layout is effortlessly versatile. The palatial main bedroom with bay window offers city views, a bespoke walk in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite featuring stunning marble slabs and brass trim. A second expansive bedroom with designer en suite and walk in robe, three additional bedrooms, a reading room and a stylish family bathroom further compliment this floor's internal offering whilst an expansive outlook terrace provides stunning vistas of Toorak's tree lined streets and beyond. Nestled above this floor is the 'lookout tower' providing a rare outlook of much of Melbourne from St Kilda to AAMI Stadium and the MCG to the Yarra, Collingwood, Hawthorn and beyond - the perfect place to sit with a drink to watch the sun go down or introduce a visitor to the sights of Melbourne! Utterly breathtaking, Chastleton is comprehensively appointed with alarm, video intercom, hydronic heating, air-conditioning, powder-room, large superbly fitted laundry, basement cellar and tasting room, irrigation, 100,000l underground water tank, double garage and return drive and auto gates. Land size: 1,727sqm (approx.)