61 Clendon Road
Toorak

In conjunction with Andrew Sahhar - Kay & Burton 0417 363 358 / Inspections Strictly By Private Appointment

Carinya is a restored three level Spanish Mission residence which delivers exclusivity and privacy on 4715sqm (approx.) of beautifully curated grounds in one of Toorak's most famous leafy streets

Barely visible behind its high wall, Carinya was designed c.1925 by architects Beaver & Purnell, responsible for other grand Toorak homes and several iconic public buildings, including St Kilda's St Moritz Ice Rink.

Beyond the magnificent front garden with ancient trees and sweeping circular driveway, the refined white exterior gives way to a beautifully proportioned home flooded with natural light, soaring ceilings and large stately rooms.

Preserving all the characteristics of a past golden age, this five bedroom masterpiece is enhanced for contemporary living by the extensive use of solid American oak in the parquetry flooring and panelling, the Venetian stucco walls and ceilings, the ornate fireplaces, the bronze -finished balustrades and the beauty of Art Nouveau overhead lights.

Each space of this grand scale home delights and entrances. In addition to five ensuites, multiple living rooms, including a library, gallery and study, Gaggenau kitchen, powder room, lower level wine cellar, tasting room, double and single car garages, this home has heating, cooling, ducted vacuum, laundry chute, video intercom, security and a one-bedroom, self-contained guest house.

Wrapped in botanic-style grounds designed by landscape architect John Patrick, the gardens are a charming blend of terraces and courtyards, with a formal rose garden, a birch grove and winding paths leading to a fire pit.

Entering through the arched portico, the entrance foyer unfolds before you and leads to the formal living room and the stunning grand dining room with baronial style fireplace.

The extravagant library with French doors to the north-facing garden, highlights the extraordinary spaces and refined lifestyle offered by this home.

A domed void is a breathtaking feature which adds an instant wow factor as well as drawing light into the home.

Upstairs the luxurious main bedroom with "his" and "hers" walk-in wardrobes and two opulent marble ensuites is supported by two guest bedrooms, each with walk-in robes and ensuites and two more bedrooms including one with an ensuite.

The exclusive location is close to some of Melbourne's finest schools, shopping and transport.

This home is one for all seasons and one to capture all the senses. A generational home for discerning buyers of landmark properties.