The History
In 1847 crown land sale, allotments 31 and 32, bounded by the present Toorak, Williams, Malvern and Canterbury Roads, an area of about 105 acres were purchased by Thomas Colclough. Colclough subdivided the allotment into large estates, erected a comfortable home and named the property Tintern, after Tintern Abbey, Ireland. Later, in 1902 Tintern’s grounds were subdivided into building allotments and Tintern Avenue was created.
Today, the avenue is graced by historic homes and gardens, including the Tintern House and Gardens, the Hansen House, the Watson House and many other period homes.
The Vision
Our Vision is to create a most luxurious and vibrant apartment living In Toorak.
One where you are situated on a beautiful leafy avenue that is quintessential Toorak, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy street, and yet only a short stroll to the vibrant Toorak village, parks, clubs and transport.
To create an architecture that deserves attention, landscaping to capture the essence of Toorak, and a stunning and welcoming foyer for you and your guests.
To create internal spaces and exquisite interiors with painstaking attention to detail that will provide for a pleasurable and highly functional living environment.
To provide facilities, including a highly equipped gymnasium, elegantly furnished resident’s lounge, undercover car parks, storage rooms and security that will further enhance your lifestyle.
To contribute to sustainable living by installing thermally insulated double glazed windows, making allowances for solar panels and electric vehicle charges to be installed for each apartment, a large water tank for the luscious gardens, and sustainably harvested timbers for our flooring.
To further support our vision, we sourced designer Italian kitchens and wardrobes, and artisan hand-made timber floor boards from Slavonian oaks made in Hungary. We’ve used European tiles and appliances, and quality fixtures throughout. Colour palettes were carefully designed to create elegant and sophisticated interiors with a modern approach to traditional Toorak interiors, not being overly warm or cool. Particular attention was given to lighting design inside and out to enhance the level of sophistication.
Neighbourhood
Toorak is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs, one of its most affluent and prestigious, and it is all about the finer things in life. From elegant fashion boutiques, fine restaurants, designer wares to numerous cafes and lifestyle facilities, it caters for no matter what your tastes are.
Drive through Toorak to marvel its lush, leafy and grand streets and avenues, lined with stately mansions and impressive gardens. Toorak Village, the area’s central hub, boasts medical facilities, gymnasiums, supermarkets, bakeries to name a few. The surrounding areas of Hawksburn, South Yarra, Armadale and Prahran offer even more concentration of bars, fine dining and fashion from the sophisticated to the bohemian.
Home to some of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, proximity of train, tram and bus stations, Toorak offers a superb family lifestyle.
And for those who enjoy the nature, the City of Stonnington has over 100 parks and gardens offering quite places to relax, playgrounds and fitness trails, picnic and BBQ areas and numerous sporting grounds and open spaces.
Transport
Within a walking distance you will find the Hawksburn train station, trams and buses that can take you anywhere in Melbourne. The entrance to the Monash freeway is only minutes away if you wish to drive.
Schools
Within minutes from Tintern Avenue you will find some of the most prestigious schools in Melbourne, including Geelong Grammar, St Catherine’s, St Kevin’s, Loreto Mandeville, Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girl’s Grammar, Melbourne High School and others.
