69 MATHOURA ROAD, Toorak VIC 3142

“Englefield”​ ​c1892​ ​is​ ​a​ ​superb​ ​example​ ​of​ ​a​ ​late​ ​Victorian-era​ ​landmark​ ​residence,​ ​retaining​ ​significant​ ​character​ ​of​ ​the​ ​era.​ ​An​ ​iconic​ ​tuck-pointed​ ​brick​ ​façade​ ​and​ ​ornamental​ ​parapet​ ​precedes​ ​an​ ​interior​ ​of​ ​timeless​ ​proportions​ ​and​ ​period​ ​integrity​ ​with​ ​a​ ​tessellated​ ​tile​ ​iron​ ​lacework​ ​veranda,​ ​Baltic​ ​Pine​ ​floors​ ​throughout​ ​and​ ​an​ ​arched​ ​hallway,​ ​soaring​ ​ceilings​ ​with​ ​roses,​ ​decorative​ ​cornices​ ​and​ ​coloured​ ​leadlight​ ​glass.​ ​

This​ ​noteworthy​ ​residence​ ​is​ ​superbly​ ​positioned​ ​in​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Toorak's​ ​most​ ​prized​ ​streets,​ ​offering​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​lifestyle​ ​with​ ​'walk​ ​to'​ ​access​ ​to​ ​both​ ​Toorak​ ​and​ ​Hawksburn​ ​villages.​ ​Public​ ​transport,​ ​recreational​ ​facilities,​ ​off-leash​ ​dog​ ​parks​ ​and​ ​a​ ​selection​ ​of​ ​Melbourne's​ ​finest​ ​schools​ ​are​ ​all​ ​conveniently​ ​close​ ​by.​ ​

The​ ​floorplan​ ​features​ ​a​ ​formal​ ​sitting​ ​room/bedroom​ ​with​ ​paired​ ​arched​ ​windows​ ​and​ ​two​ ​further​ ​north​ ​facing​ ​bedrooms,​ ​both​ ​of​ ​generous​ ​scale.​ ​An​ ​open-plan​ ​family​ ​domain​ ​is​ ​highlighted​ ​by​ ​a​ ​light​ ​filled​ ​spacious​ ​ambience​ ​and​ ​offers​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​private​ ​and​ ​leafy​ ​garden​ ​haven​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​relaxation​ ​and​ ​entertaining.​ ​Concept​ ​plans​ ​have​ ​been​ ​drawn​ ​to​ ​enable​ ​a​ ​carefully​ ​considered​ ​refurbishment​ ​and​ ​extension​ ​(STCA),​ ​future-proofing​ ​this​ ​glorious​ ​residence​ ​well​ ​into​ ​its​ ​second​ ​century.

Other​ ​features​ ​include​ ​an​ ​alarm,​ ​marble​ ​fireplaces,​ ​gas​ ​heating,​ ​a​ ​large​ ​remote​ ​door​ ​double​ ​carport​ ​(upgradable​ ​to​ ​three​ ​cars)​ ​via​ ​broad​ ​rear​ ​lane​ ​access.​ ​Sited​ ​within​ ​the​ ​General​ ​Residential​ ​Zone​ ​schedule​ ​1​ ​planning​ ​scheme​ ​with​ ​NO​ ​heritage​ ​overlay​ ​and​ ​the​ ​February​ ​2026​ ​Draft​ ​Activity​ ​Centre​ ​Inner​ ​Catchment​ ​status​ ​allows​ ​for​ ​significant​ ​four-story​ ​redevelopment​ ​(STCA).

Available​ ​for​ ​private​ ​inspection.