There’s an inherent romance to homes that have stood the test of time—places where history and modern family living intertwine with effortless grace. "Snainton" c1905, a grand Federation residence in the prestigious Domain Precinct, embodies this rare balance, set on a deep 919 sqm (approx.) north-facing allotment just 80 metres from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Beautifully renovated to meet contemporary demands, it offers a seamless blend of formal and casual living zones, an intuitive indoor-outdoor connection, and garaging for four. Defined by exquisite period craftsmanship and light-filled proportions, it’s a rare opportunity to secure a refined family home in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after settings.
Captivating with preserved intricacies, including stained glass compositions and elaborate ceiling work, the interior opens to a layer of modern refinement, flowing from the grand foyer to an imposing carved timber staircase and lift that links each floor with ease. Formal sitting and dining rooms with velvet-draped window seats invite pause, whilst Art Nouveau ceilings soar above, framed by leadlight panels that filter in the morning light. Expanses of glass define the informal living and dining areas to the rear, each dissolving the boundary between the interior and the environment beyond, improved by a richly appointed marble kitchen with a butler's pantry, Gaggenau oven and gas cooktop, V-Zug combi-steam oven and two integrated dishwashers. Beneath timber-lined eaves, the broad verandah offers a place of repose in every season, leading to the gardens below, which embrace an in-ground heated pool and spa, reinforcing the estate's connection to its verdant setting.
Five bedrooms unfold with deliberate generosity, including a distinguished main bedroom with a marble ensuite and walk-in robe, where a bay window seat provides a vantage point over the trees. A private loft, immersed in northern light adds a depth of versatility, great as home office/guest bedroom with an ensuite. Comprehensive appointments reinforce the home's uncompromising standard, with security and CCTV, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, a glamourous powder room and garaging for four with dual gated access and a turntable for manoeuvrability.
Positioned within moments of Domain Village and Toorak Road's dining institutions, Melbourne's finest schools, including Melbourne Grammar and Melbourne Girls' Grammar, The Tan, and the Yarra River trails, Snainton is an estate that remains intrinsically connected to the cultural and botanical heart of the city.
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