Film Spotlight: a haven of style in heavenly Toorak, Australia

Great bones and a great address – two qualities that reign supreme in the world of prime real estate. Because they ensure a home will always hold appeal – and value.

Standing discreetly yet imperiously in Melbourne’s elite suburb of Toorak is 9 Cole Court – a shining example of both. Especially now, with the addition of a beautifully executed update that has injected just the right amount of contemporary into what remains a blue-chip classic.

The homes of Cole Court have been an enduring presence on the Toorak wish list for some years now. It’s a beautifully private and elegant enclave, and Number Nine has always ranked amongst its favourites, with a striking Mediterranean-inspired design from the international practice of noted architect Walter Welst.

The fundamentals of what Welst created here have remained firmly intact. It’s a home of magnificent proportions, spanning three levels with glorious cathedral ceilings and vast windows and doors that let its rooms bask in light, finding connections with the stunning pool and terraced gardens at every opportunity.

The recent refresh has introduced a lighter palette across the entire home, with a selection of new fixtures added exactly where they were needed. All of which, when combined with the current owners’ gift for injecting color and detail, has seen the home move with the times at just the right pace.

The ground floor is dedicated to living, dining and entertaining – and a standout study. And upstairs there are three exceptionally well-designed bedrooms and bathrooms. At basement level, there is a gymnasium, a cellar, parking for five cars and an elevator offering access to all three floors.

And all of it immersed amongst the excellent schools, restaurants, shops and great estates that makes Toorak one of the most revered residential postcodes in all Australia.