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Toorak - Melbourne
Think of Melbourne, think of stylish
hotel accommodation, cosmopolitan cafes, superb restaurants,
designer shops and bargain shopping. Your thinking 'High
Fashion' at South Yarra, 'Rich' Toorak, 'Off Beat' Prahran, 'The
Famous' St Kilda Road. A diverse area of Melbourne which
something for everyone!
Toorak and South Yarra are the most expensive suburbs in
Melbourne, particularly Toorak. They don’t overlook the ocean,
or the bay, and for most parts not even the river. Residents
don’t have great views of anything. But they do enjoy a great
position and it is home to Melbourne’s wealthiest. People buy
here because of the proximity to the city and because there are
more boutique designer stores, art galleries, antique shops,
eateries and beauty salons than in any other suburbs in
Australia. Toorak in particular has the biggest and best homes
in Melbourne.
Situated around busy Toorak Road,
there's picturesque parks and gardens speckling the suburb, such
as the historic Victoria Gardens with inspiring statues and the
unique ecosystem of the Urban Forest. The homes are individually
designed on large blocks with lots of trees and colourful
gardens. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club as well as the exclusive Royal
South Yarra Club are close by. South Yarra’s neighbours include
the beautiful Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Fawkner Park and
across Queens Rd the Albert Park Lake. The MCG and Rod Laver
Arena are within walking distance.
Roads
In Melbourne the city link and freeways mostly move the traffic
very smoothly. Toorak Road is busy with trams and cars competing
for the road. Off the main roads the streets are quieter.
Nearest airports
Tullamarine which is 30km or 20 minutes drive
Nearest Rail
Toorak Station, Hawksburn Station, South Yarra Station, the last
is only two stops from Flinders Street.
Buses
Met buses criss-cross the area as well as private bus companies
Trams
Run along Toorak Road. Melbourne is well served by public
transport.
Hospitals
Melbourne is at your doorstep
Retirement Villages
None in Toorak, some in nearby Malvern
Police Stations
Prahran
Dogs
This is a dog friendly area. There are many off leash areas
Shopping:
This is a shopper’s paradise. The streets (especially Toorak
Road and Chapel Street) team with interesting shops of all kinds
from small boutiques to large chain stores. If you need an
unusual ‘something’ chances are you will find it here. If you
want to spot visiting celebrities, chances are you’ll see them
here. Most shops are on the main streets but there are some
interesting spots in the side streets too. Toorak village has
designer boutiques, delis and cafes and behind the main road an
off street parking area also accessing a large Safeway
Supermarket
Attractions
Fawkner Park: Extending over 41 hectares, Fawkner Park offers
both a peaceful retreat and a wealth of sporting activities to
South Yarra.
Fawkner Park is roughly rectangular in shape and crossed by a
series of straight paths lined with avenues of Moreton Bay Figs,
Elms, Poplars and Oaks.
The park also boasts two art-deco brick pavilions dating from
the 1930s, a tennis club with six synthetic courts
Sidney Myer Music Bowl: The hugely popular Sidney Myer Music
Bowl is a large grassy amphitheatre. The main feature is the
impressive 'sound shell' roof that projects sound.
Being Melbourne's premier music venue, it has hosted everything
from Jack Johnson to Pearl Jam and the New Zealand opera singer
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Come Christmas and it becomes the place to
listen to Carols by Candlelight.
Chapel Off Chapel: is the City of Stonnington’s premier arts
centre. Great performance venues and gallery spaces, in and over
the foyer, make Chapel Off Chapel the first choice for those
seeking out the best of Melbourne arts. Audiences love the
Chapel for many reasons - stylish surrounds, friendly staff, a
great bar and the excitement of getting up close and personal
with the arts.
Herring Island: Accessible only by boat, Herring Island, 2.8ha
in size, is just 3km from the city, and the only substantial
island in the Yarra River.
This informal parkland has provided the inspiration for curator
Maudie Palmer to develop a concept in which artists are
commissioned to create site-specific sculptures. Created from
natural materials such as stone, earth and wood.
Schools in and around Toorak
Primary
Toorak Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes School Catholic Primary
The King David School
Armadale Primary School
St Catherine's School Girls **
Loreto Mandeville Hall**
Secondary
The King David School
Lauriston Girls' School
St Catherine's School Girl **
St Kevins Catholic Boys **
Loreto Mandeville Hall**
Further Education
University of the Third Age Stonnington
University of Melbourne
Deakin University
** Top Ranking Schools
Property
Toorak house prices range from $900,000 to $10,000,000. T
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Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your
money in Toorak:
Price: $4.5million or approx £2.1million
This grand Victorian residence's
illustrious profile and evocative spaces have been the
headquarters of the Australian Dental Association for over 50
years. Now, this landmark property offers a remarkable
opportunity and a range of options! Continue a commercial role,
return greatness to the residential grandeur of its magnificent
proportions or create new spaces of contemporary excellence,
SCTA. Whichever scenario is selected the location, on the
sought-after city side of Mathoura Road, close to Hawksburn
village, ensures rich future rewards. Twelve principal rooms,
many retaining original features, all enhanced by grand
proportions, provide compelling potential. Double garage and
ample OSP from the ROW further emphasize stunning scope. Land
18.29m x 40.2m (735sqm) approx. |
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Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your
money in Toorak:
Price: $1.5million or approx £706,000
2 bed roomed plus study. Still with room to
improve, this classic maisonette offers two double bedrooms,
separate study / third bedroom, spacious front living room,
separate dining with superb granite finishes and updated kitchen
leading to deep rear garden. Other features include polished
timber flooring, fabulous period detailing and excellent off
street car accommodation including single garage. Brilliantly
positioned in this premier Toorak location, with transport and
vibrant Toorak Village shopping and restaurants at your door. |
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Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your
money in Toorak:
Price: $650,000 or approx £305k
Superbly located close Hawksburn Village
shops and transport this solid brick one of a pair with private
rear court yard offers an exciting opportunity to renovate, live
in or invest. Comprises formal living room with gas heating, 3
bedrooms, separate kitchen, tiled bathroom and large
laundry/utility room. |
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