43 Bruce Street

Enviably positioned within one of Toorak's most prestigious pockets near leading schools, Como Park and Toorak Village, this magnificent Georgian-style residence delivers refined family living and exceptional entertaining within a serene, low-maintenance setting. Privately occupying a 732sqm (approx.) corner allotment, the six-bedroom, three-storey home has been tightly held, with just three owners since it was built in the 1920s. Elegant light-filled interiors, timeless period detail and contemporary appointments combine to create a unique residence of enduring sophistication, remarkable scale and effortless flexibility. Beyond the stately façade, a gracious entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and rich Tasmanian Oak flooring introduces the home's impressive proportions and classic character. Double doors reveal an expansive living and dining domain framed by north-facing garden outlooks and seamless access to an outdoor terrace for year-round entertaining. Stairs sweep down to a beautifully landscaped, lawned garden and heated pool, which also benefits from an alfresco courtyard, creating a resort-style private oasis that will delight family and friends. Back inside and the well-appointed wraparound kitchen features extensive cabinetry and leafy garden outlooks through a large picture window, while the adjoining meals area provides a relaxed space for everyday dining. Accommodation is exceptionally generous, with four upstairs bedrooms including a tranquil main suite with walk-in robe and stylish ensuite. Additional bedrooms with built-in robes include one with terrace access while a lower ground-floor bedroom and adjacent bathroom are ideal for guest or au pair accommodation. A self-contained one-bedroom apartment with open-plan living/dining area, kitchenette , ensuite and balcony overlooking the pool further enhances the home's flexibility. Additional features include a home office with built-in cabinetry, gym, wine cellar, powder room, laundry, double garage with additional off-street parking, heating and cooling, double glazing, alarm/security system, extensive storage, new wool carpets, basketball shooting court and beautifully curated Paul Bangay-inspired gardens. Moments from shops, cafes and restaurants, Yarra River Walk and with easy access to some of Melbourne's leading schools including Melbourne Grammar, St Catherine's and St Kevin's, the Monash Freeway and the CBD, this exceptional masterpiece delivers an unparalleled, low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Melbourne's most sought-after locales.