Malvern Robin Boyd trophy home offering

An extended Robin Boyd residence in Malvern has been listed for sale at $5.1 million.

The rejuvenated Boyd home is now a six-bedroom, three-bathroom property on three levels that combines historic elements with contemporary living.

The Boydesque timber entrance hall of 700 Toorak Road leads to the sitting room with open fireplace, formal dining room with bar, gourmet kitchen and an large living and dining room.

The living areas open to surrounding private landscaped terraces with water feature and a north-south tennis court.

The entertainment zone on the ground level comprises a large recreation/billiard room, fitted home cinema with kitchenette and al fresco pavilion with teppanyaki grill next to a north-facing heated pool, spa and sun terrace.

The main bedroom suite includes a bathroom and study; there are five additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large retreat and second study.

The land size is 1,317sqm.

It last sold in June 2010 for $3,505,000.

It has been listed by Justin Long and Trevor Gange of Marshall White.

When is a pre-purchase building inspection a must?  What do they entail?  How does one interpret the results?  What defects can be fixed and which ones should prompt you to walk away. Jarrod McCabe, associate director, Wakelin Property Advisory and Peter Alexander, building inspector, Safehome Building Inspections present a webinar for Victorian home buyers on April 20. Click here to register.