Entering this elegant mansion from the tree-lined road, you would never have imagined walking past a cleverly disguised underground garage that houses luxury cars.
Buried under the gravel behind the grand doors of the magnificent home, a secret door rises to reveal the passageway to the massive six-car underground garage.
Bizarre features continue on the dollhouse-like road in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak, including the majestic formal halls and dining rooms, the sumptuous master suite, the basement art gallery, and the beautiful swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens.
See the secret garage? A stately home in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak, with a hidden driveway leading to an underground garage
Buried under the gravel behind the grand doors of the magnificent home, a secret door rises to reveal the passageway to the massive six-car underground garage.
While the James Bond-style driveway is the home’s most unique feature, the basement garage and aft room with private gallery come second with a lounge area, art-covered concrete walls, and museum-style lighting.
Extravagant features such as opulent formal living rooms and dining rooms, gorgeous master suite and beautiful pool surrounded by lush gardens continue the dollhouse-like path.
While the James Bond-style driveway is the home’s most unique feature, a basement garage and rumpus room with private gallery come second, with a concrete-walled lounge area lined with museum-style art and lighting.
On the ground floor, a grand entrance leads into a bright formal living and dining room with striking stone fireplaces and long, narrow windows with country-style French shutters.
At the back of the house, which overlooks the tree-lined pool at the back, there is a sumptuous living space featuring black-framed folding doors to let the sunlight in, and soothing hues of gray and soft green.
The kitchen and dining area features a stone island countertop, stylish marble countertops, high black ceilings and black stained patterned wood floors.
On the ground floor, a grand entrance leads into a bright formal living and dining room with striking stone fireplaces and long, narrow windows with country-style French shutters.
At the back of the house, which overlooks the tree-lined pool at the back, there is a sumptuous living space featuring black-framed folding doors to let the sunlight in, and soothing hues of gray and soft green.
The kitchen and dining area features a stone island countertop, stylish marble countertops, high black ceilings and black stained patterned wood floors.
Outside, there is a barely-visible glass enclosure in the pool area, a semicircular dining area for relaxing by the water, and lit gardens with bamboo and climbing trees.
Upstairs, the sophisticated master suite features a private living area, fireplace, large walk-in closet and double marble-lined bathroom.
Other features include the magnificent circular entrance in the middle of the house, two other luxury bedrooms and a study.
The prestigious pad, which was not the wealthy owner’s primary residence, is currently on sale for $12 million – $12.8 million, with a price tag of nearly $1 million in three years.
Upstairs, the sophisticated master suite features a private living area, fireplace, large walk-in closet and double marble-lined bathroom.
Outside, the pool has a barely visible glass enclosure, a semicircular dining area to relax by the water’s edge, and floodlit bamboo groves and climbing trees.
The three-bedroom property was owned and remodeled by restaurant owners Frank and Sharon van Handel, which once sat behind the upscale Stokehouse restaurant before selling it for $11.1 million in 2019.
It was built by Melbourne host Peter Rowland, who has served some of the city’s biggest events, including the renowned catering business Melbourne Cup Carnival, Formula 1 and the Melbourne Fashion Festival.
The three-bedroom property was owned and renovated by restaurateurs Frank and Sharon van Handel, who sat behind the Stokehouse gourmet restaurant before it was sold for $11.1 million in 2019.
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Source: Daily Mail
