May 2018
Alluring and impressive – from first approach.
Set back, The Benson Toorak sits on prestigious Toorak Road. With autumn well underway, the plane trees that line Toorak’s neighbourhoods are turning amber and gold. Trams slowly work their way up the hill toward the city. Just metres away from The Benson Toorak rests St Peters, the beautiful 107-year-old sand stone Catholic Church. Before even entering the grounds, it’s evident that The Benson is in a league of its own.
Step inside.
Once onto the grounds, you’re invited along a wide, stone path flanked by impeccably cropped greenery. A short walk leads to the entrance; entering through large, elegant doors into the building’s foyer. Complete with fire place, arm chairs, curated classic and contemporary artworks and an exotic and impressive mosaic table as the centre piece, it feels like stepping inside a beautiful, private home. The space sets a tone of elegance and grandeur that permeates the entire building. A chic, well-appointed hall leads beyond the communal spaces and on, to the The Benson Toorak’s private residences.
Turn right, and find yourself in a spacious lounge, dining area and bar. A central, communal space that’s the heart of the building; a place for residents to unwind, to socialise, to host family and friends. Flooded with natural light from large windows, the space is appended by a sizable, sheltered outdoor area, with barbecues and additional seating for informal get togethers, lunches and dinners. Furnishings and fabrics are rich and varied; from pale French linens, to rich velvets and intricate, colourful embroidery. The space is at once exotic and vibrant, while also remaining classic and tasteful. An exercise in balancing subtle oriental influences, with contemporary interior tastes. In the lounge sits another open fire place; coffee and pastries are ever-present, and the well-stocked bar, only metres away, promises easy afternoons, enjoyed with old friends. The dining area contains larger tables for impromptu or planned gatherings; residents are welcome and encouraged to book the space for private events.
Quality, unsurpassed.
The Benson Toorak is now complete. The site was officially opened and blessed by His Grace Archbishop Denis Hart DD in late April. What was once a vision, is now reality. The Benson Toorak’s attention to detail in every fixture, fitting and appointment sets it apart from all others on the market. The quality of design and finish is evident in every room, from the custom-designed box lanterns in communal areas, to their complementary siblings in the apartments’ bathroom sconces; style and sophistication are in the DNA of this place.
Most of the first residents have moved in. There is a limited number of apartments left for sale. The time to secure your luxury retirement apartment is now. Book a tour today.
