11-13 Kensington Road

'St Audoen's' is a distinguished urban residence set on 1,180sqm (approx.), combining the grandeur of historic European mansions with contemporary living to offer a rare sense of scale, refinement and timeless appeal. Set behind manicured, park-like gardens, the home enjoys a deep sense of calm and seclusion within one of South Yarra's most tightly held precincts. A 3.9-metre-high entrance hall establishes a breathtaking first impression, setting the tone for the formal lounge with an original marble fireplace. Across the hall, a magnificent library-style home office with floor-to-ceiling joinery offers a quiet sanctuary for reading, study or work, complete with its own bathroom. The heart of the home features an expansive open-plan living and dining domain extending to the marble-topped culinary kitchen, anchored by an oversized island bench and a full suite of premium Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Designed to accommodate both family life and entertaining with ease, multiple French doors open to reveal a generously proportioned bluestone terrace beneath the canopy of an original Elm tree, complete with integrated speakers. A secure lap pool with a retractable cover allows for year-round enjoyment, while behind a charming gate, hidden stairs descend to a secluded pebbled garden. With four bedrooms in total, the home offers two magnificent bedrooms at the front, each featuring marble fireplaces, contemporary ensuites, and boutique walk-in robes, with one bedroom enjoying direct access to a wrap-around verandah. A quiet upper-level features mirror-image bedrooms, each enhanced by individually styled ensuites and boasted by charming balconies which capture tranquil garden views and abundant natural light. The basement level comprises of a fitted cinema, a fully tiled spa-style bathroom with a sauna and bath, a 1,400-plus-bottle wine cellar, and a six-car garage with extensive storage. Siemens heating and cooling, original radiator hydronic heating, video intercom and secure entry further support the comfort and functionality of a home of this calibre. Positioned moments from Rockley Gardens and the renowned shopping and dining of Toorak Road, with surrounding parklands, private schools and tram transport close by, this prime blue-chip address offers a unique environment for both pleasure and prestige.