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Step beyond the gates of this grand Toorak estate and you’ll find more than just a beautifully renovated house – you’ll discover a transformation that blends heritage charm with contemporary finesse, executed by one of Melbourne’s most high-profile real estate couples.
Owned by The Block judge Marty Fox and his wife Charlotte, the five-bedroom residence sits on over 1400sqm of meticulously landscaped grounds.
Despite its central location between the prestigious Toorak and Hawksburn villages, this home feels a world away, thanks to its sophisticated design.
Originally two separate homes, the 1890s Victorian property was united into one expansive, single-level sanctuary during a bold renovation helmed by DOME, Castley McCrimmon Architects, and Nathan Burkett Landscape Architecture.
“We bought the home in the middle of the pandemic and, a year later, purchased the smaller house next door and consolidated both into the one property over a quarter of an acre,” Marty told writer Jackie Brygel for Domain. “There’s not another house like it, because you just cannot get this land size so close to the two villages.”
Inside, high ceilings and natural light set the tone for a space that is elegant yet liveable, while Venetian plastered walls create a soft, tonal backdrop.
The three bathrooms are swathed in stone – dramatic Italian rosso and grigio marble instead of traditional tiles.
“There are no tiles in the home – everything is marble slabs.”
Marty Fox
The interiors flow effortlessly outdoors, where a series of French doors open to a private resort-style zone. A heated pool, wellness deck, self-contained gym/cabana, and a pickleball court deliver year-round family fun and entertaining potential.
Then there’s the garden, which Marty describes as a space full of memories and meaning. “My brother got married under this tree,” he shared with Domain, pointing to a vibrant red coral tree among silver birches, jacarandas and gardenias. A four-metre herb garden adds practicality to the beauty, brimming with rosemary, thyme, oregano and more.
Now listed with a price guide of $12-$13 million and accepting expressions of interest until June 24, this once-in-a-generation home offers a rare opportunity to secure a slice of Toorak’s most exclusive enclave. The listing follows the couple’s recent sale of their Mornington Peninsula cottage, which fetched $2.05 million in October 2024.
For more details on Marty Fox’s Toorak home, see the real-estate listing.
