57 Clendon Road
Toorak

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Clearly one of Melbourne's most iconic mansions, this distinguished Mediterranean inspired residence designed in 1926 by renowned architect Rodney Alsop is magnificently set within one of Toorak's most beautiful and substantial gardens occupying a superb 2,360sqm approx across two titles, northwest oriented allotment on the corner of Stradbroke Avenue.

Behind a high hedge, it's the absolutely captivating gardens with the climbing roses and hydrangeas, an evocative cloistered walkway and a trickling water feature that create the initial mesmerizing impression. Once inside, it is apparent that the garden also forms an integral part of the home's internal design, with every window positioned to provide wonderful gardens views throughout. The welcoming reception hall featuring beamed ceilings introduces a refined library, elegant sitting room with decorative fireplace, a gracious formal dining room with an open fire and home office with fireplace. Original metal-framed arched doors open all of the formal areas to surrounding covered verandahs, to the east, north and west. Parquetry floors flow through the gourmet entertainer's kitchen appointed with Miele appliances, granite benches and a butler's pantry and the casual dining and family living room warmed by a roaring open fire. An expansive full width covered columned terrace with heaters above is the perfect venue for year round al fresco dining while enjoying views of the stunning west-facing gardens and north-south lawn tennis court surrounded by majestic Magnolias, Elms and an assortment of fruit and citrus trees. An abundance of family accommodation upstairs comprises a glorious main bedroom with en suite, open fire and access to a large west-facing balcony, a second bedroom with en suite and robe and four additional bedrooms with robes and two shared bathrooms.

A once in a generation opportunity, this unforgettable home also includes alarm, hydronic heating, powder-room, laundry, outdoor powder-room, attic storage, 2 water tanks, irrigation, 2 store-rooms, auto gate, carport and garage.