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Rare South Yarra offering, secluded family sanctuary

High on the hill in one of South Yarra's most sought-after leafy pockets, just metres to Toorak Road shops, cafes and restaurants and a short stroll to the Domain precinct and the Yarra River, this secluded family sanctuary is a hidden gem.

It's a home with a rich history that begins 140 years ago, as one of the first homes built in Murphy Street. Today, Murphy Street is one of South Yarra's finest and this home is one of its treasures. On the market for the first time in 35 years, if the walls could talk, they would speak of entertaining prime ministers, knights of the realm, captains of industry and celebrated sporting figures.

This distinctive double storey home boasts generous proportions, high ceilings, timber floorboards, light-filled interiors and a self-contained home office or studio in the back garden. A major feature of this alluring property is the exceptionally large established garden at the rear of the home. A green and tranquil oasis, in this serene space it is hard to imagine the CBD is less than 10 minutes away.

It has undergone several renovations over the years ...