The Garden Residence/498 Toorak Road

Inspect by appointment. An extraordinary ground-floor residence of rare scale and distinction, FourNineEight offers one of just two bespoke apartments crafted by an exceptional collaboration of Melbourne's finest. Architecturally designed, expertly constructed by an award-winning builder, with landscape architecture by Paul Bangay, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure full-floor living steps from Toorak Village. Handover and completion in July 2026. Spanning approximately 306sqm* of internal space and 172sqm* of external space, the residence makes a breathtaking first impression. A stunning wall of full-height glass doors dissolves the boundary between indoors and out, flooding the living and dining zone with northern light and seamlessly connecting to the secluded courtyard garden. The effect is at once expansive and intimate, a sanctuary of considered beauty in Melbourne's most prestigious postcode. Luxurious interiors of remarkable scale balance quiet elegance with contemporary restraint. A tactile palette of silver travertine, honed stone benchtops, textural walls and contrasting bronze fixtures unfolds across the open-plan domain, a private study with external access and three lavishly scaled bedrooms, each with its own stone-clad ensuite, including the magnificent main suite, complete with a walk-through dressing room of rare generosity and a spa-inspired bathroom of hotel-suite proportions. Bespoke joinery, French oak timber flooring, plush wool carpet, sheer linen curtains, Italian and porcelain tiles complete a material language of enduring luxury. The primary kitchen is appointed with a vast travertine waterfall island and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, alongside a wet bar and ample storage, while a secondary kitchen fitted with premium Miele appliances ensures seamless entertaining at any scale. Lift and stair access, an impeccably equipped laundry, powder room, three-plus secure basement car spaces with a car turntable, and a substantial storage room ensure every practical detail is addressed with the same precision as the design. Beyond the interiors, a landscaped wraparound terrace encircles the residence, extending the footprint of the home and offering multiple alfresco settings within the meticulously curated garden. The position is unmatched. Toorak Village and its beautifully updated streetscapes are a two-minute walk, placing Romeos, Cecconi's, and the village's coveted fashion boutiques and fine food providores at your doorstep. Tok H shopping centre, leading independent schools, parkland, public transport and the CBD are all within effortless reach. In a suburb defined by exclusivity, FourNineEight sets a new benchmark entirely. *approximate land size