1 11 Adams Street, South Yarra

Imbuing the sophisticated elegance of Parisian terrace houses into one of Melbourne’s most exclusive residential precincts, this timeless residence is one of just six highly anticipated boutique homes within ‘Domaine’, by Nicholas Murray Architects. Enveloped in landscaping by Jack Merlo and available off-the-plan, it presents a seldom-seen opportunity to secure a newly built residence within the affluent Domain Precinct, steps from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Fawkner Park and some of the city’s most acclaimed dining institutions.

Interiors span four lift-connected levels, with the layout becoming progressively more expansive as it rises. The principal living level is given over almost entirely to entertaining, its oversized glazing looking across dense greenery and opening the living and dining areas onto a garden terrace that runs the width of the floor. The kitchen is finished with honed stone surfaces, finely detailed joinery, Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances and a full butler’s pantry kept discreetly out of view. Above, the top floor becomes the architectural showpiece, with a grand-scale entertainer’s domain set beneath a vast circular oculus and appointed with a Cheminees Philippe wood-burning fireplace, integrated bar, wine refrigeration and an alfresco servery opening to the broad BBQ terrace.

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms occupy the first floor, led by a generous main suite with a fitted dressing room and an ensuite finished in Artedomus Elba stone. At entry level, a dedicated study and large laundry add practical separation, while hydronic slab heating and cooling, solar power, EV charging provision and a 7-star sustainability rating support the design’s broader focus on efficiency and thermal performance. The location is one of South Yarra’s most tightly held, with Domain Road dining including Gilson, Baker Bleu and the Botanical Hotel within walking distance, and Bistro Gitan and France-Soir just beyond on Toorak Road. Albert Park Lake, the Arts Precinct and ANZAC Station are all easily accessed, with Melbourne Grammar and Melbourne Girls Grammar adding further weight to this prestigious address.