Around the world, first-class apartments overlook some of their cities’ favourite green spaces, and now Melbourne is following suit.
“Wherever you find apartments fronting extraordinary parkland – whether it's Central Park in New York or Hyde Park in London – you find residences of genuine renown,” says Alistair Taylor, Director of Prime Edition, a Melbourne property developer with a reputation for high-quality residential design.
Prime Edition’s Como Toorak is a home-grown example of park-front living in action.
With direct fronting to Como Park and opposite the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club, the development is a collection of 16 luxury apartments expertly designed to suit such a prestigious location.
“This site's relationship to Como Park and the Yarra River demanded a response that recognised that global standard,” says Mr Taylor.
Park-side apartments at Como Toorak are bringing a new level of luxury to one of Melbourne's most prestigious suburbs.
Sculptural craftsmanship and design
Newly completed, Como Toorak has been crafted in collaboration with Jolson, a Melbourne architecture and interior design studio with over 25 years of experience in designing bespoke homes and multi-dwelling residences.
This expertise has resulted in a building that will stand out as timelessly contemporary and expand on Toorak’s existing architectural pedigree.
“The brickwork gives Como Toorak its unique identity, through the customisation of shape and hand-selection of colour,” says Jolson Director Stephen Jolson.
“Rather than replicating Toorak's heritage terracotta, we selected softer, natural hues that harmonise with the surrounding landscape. The result is a tonal depth that feels contemporary yet contextual – a building genuinely anchored in its place.”
Over 100,000 handmade bricks come together to form the façade’s soft, sweeping curves, giving Como a uniquely eye-catching look.
“Each elevation has been carefully considered, like a sculpture you move around, with every view shaped by its dialogue with landscape and environment,” says Mr Jolson.
The residences are grounded by the signature gardens and greenery designed by Order of Australia-awarded landscape architect Paul Bangay and his team.
“Garden beds and deep planters enable greenery to rise through the building, giving residents a sense of being able to look out at their personal garden – several feet above the street – and beyond to the leafy avenues of Toorak, the Yarra and the city lights,” says Mr Bangay.
Como Toorak's design builds on the architectural legacy of the local area while still offering modern style.
Everyday luxury at home
The architectural pedigree behind each Como Toorak apartment is more than just aesthetically superior design, it also enhances the day-to-day life of residents.
The calming interiors are generously sized for discerning buyers looking for the space expected from a luxury home, while the terrace areas are connected to the interiors through expansive glazing that maximises views and sunlight.
At the heart of each residence are kitchens crafted with a carefully curated stone and timber palette, scullery spaces, and premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.
“The interiors emphasise the use of texture and form to create an enduring design response,” says Jolson Associate Jaclyn Lee.
“We wanted each space to feel generous and crafted; considered and well planned. Everything should feel calm and imbued with a sense of identity.”
Features like individual garages and extensive basements with wine cellars, as well as gyms and wellness spaces in selected residences, enhance the luxury lifestyle on offer.
Each residence at Como Toorak is designed to bring the home-sized space that discerning buyers expect.
What makes Toorak life so appealing
With Toorak considered one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs, Como Toorak buyers have access to a suburb known for its lifestyle offering.
Como Toorak is just minutes’ walk away from the vibrant Toorak Village with its combination of everyday essentials, boutique shopping, and fine dining restaurants and cafes, as well as leading schools like Geelong Grammar's Toorak Campus.
The suburb also benefits from a range of transportation options, with several tram stops that effortlessly connect locals to the city centre and beyond.
Residents at Como Toorak will be able to enjoy this premium lifestyle within a blue-chip location in homes that are designed to be low-maintenance and have a high level of amenity.
Buyers are already eager to be part of Como Toorak, with the two penthouses selling for a record-breaking $20.95 million each.
With limited apartments remaining, priced from $3.95 million to $10.95 million, opportunities in Como Toorak are rare and not to be missed.
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