Malvern Road
,
Toorak
Malvern Road sees the transformation of an original Victorian homestead into a contemporary oasis.

Malvern Road
,
Toorak
,
2025
Its architectural and landscape intervention has been envisioned in collaboration with Powell & Glenn to masterfully blend traditional design gestures with a modern sensibility. The front garden is defined by an impressive collection of established trees, including a striking Golden Robinia, complemented by elegant weeping green-leaf Japanese Maples and structured ball topiaries.
Lush underplanting features a rich tapestry of Hydrangeas, Daphnes, Bay Trees, and Star Jasmine, creating a verdant backdrop that enhances the home's façade while effortlessly shielding it from the bustling road. The architectural extension at the residence's rear introduces a westerly courtyard designed for outdoor entertaining, accentuated by a seamless connection to the garden through creative hardscaping. Crazy paving leads guests to a dynamic elliptical-shaped pool framed by informal plantings that soften the transition between hardscape and greenery. The outdoor dining area celebrates alfresco living with its fireplace and extensive outdoor kitchen enhanced by Ornamental Grape Vines trained across a timber pergola above. Beyond that, a first-floor terrace showcases cascading plants and large olive trees in clustered pots, further enriching the layered landscape. This project honours the homestead's historic character while embracing modern aesthetics, creating a functional and inviting environment ideal for family life and gatherings.