39-41 Hopetoun Road

A landmark along one of Toorak's most prestigious boulevards, "Rostrevor", an Old English-style residence designed by Cedric Ballantyne in 1934, offers immediate family living alongside plans for an extraordinary, yet sympathetic architectural revival. Complete with approved plans and permits by the acclaimed Christopher Doyle, and landscape design by Paul Bangay, the opportunity is defined by its significant 1,665sqm approx. landholding and wide frontage, with every stage prepared for transformation. Period craftsmanship and magnificent detail remain intact, with terracotta shingle roofing, decorative ceilings and generous proportions reinforcing the home's original integrity. Multiple formal and informal living areas are oriented to the north-west, drawing outlooks across the pool and established gardens, whilst a recently renovated porcelain kitchen with European appliances offers instant appeal. Five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms across two levels, including a separate guest cottage and upper-level main suite with a balcony and sitting room, provide flexibility for evolving family needs, whilst features include lower-level garaging, heating/cooling, and a cellar. The proposed new design creates a residence of incomparable presence, incorporating the Tudor beauty of the original homestead while transforming it with seven en-suite bedrooms, expansive entertaining areas, a north-south tennis court, and a resort-style pool, supported by underground parking for seven vehicles. Additional inclusions, such as a lift, golf simulator, wine tasting room, cellar, and gym, enhance the vision, affording a peerless opportunity in an irreplaceable setting, close to leading private schools, Toorak and Hawksburn Villages, multiple tram routes, the Monash and Yarra River trails. Land: 1,665sqm (approx.)