16 Balwyn Road, CANTERBURY, 3126

Commanding close to an acre along Melbourne's most coveted boulevard, this extraordinary Balwyn Road holding delivers a rare combination of iconic heritage, commanding presence, and future-focused opportunity. With an impressive 36.7m frontage, this is not simply a property, it's a generational statement.

Framed by a substantial rectangular allotment (121ft x 335ft) and positioned to capture an elevated outlook, the estate offers a canvas of exceptional scale - the kind of landholding rarely seen, and almost never offered, within this elite precinct.
Rich in accommodation and vast in proportions, the existing residence comprises an incredible 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and garaging for up to 10 cars, creating extraordinary flexibility for large families, multigenerational living, executive residence use, or future reimagining on a world-class scale (STCA).

Once home to sweeping grape vines stretching to the rear boundary - a piece of local history tied to Shrublands' own wine label - the depth of the land hints at a past shaped by grandeur, long before the surrounding precinct evolved into one of Melbourne's most prestigious residential enclaves.

Designed in the spirit of the highly regarded Tudor Revival tradition and attributed to master builder Arthur Plasteid, this residence carries a story few properties can match. From its early days as the family home of the McAlpin Flour Company, to later adaptation for community use, the estate has continually evolved with the times - yet its presence has never been diminished.

Now, after remaining quietly vacant in recent years, the opportunity is clear:
this is your moment to define its next era.

Whether envisioned as a remarkable private residence, a family compound, a prestige headquarters, or a landmark transformation, this is a trophy holding with the scale and positioning to become something truly exceptional.
Neighbouring the renowned Shrublands Estate, widely regarded as one of Australia's finest, this exclusive address sits at the gateway of the Golden Mile, moments to Maling Road Village, Canterbury Station, the 109 tram, Whitehorse Road shopping, and Melbourne's most celebrated schools.

Surrounded by blue-chip public and private education, boutique dining, leafy parklands and golf courses, this is a location that resonates equally with Melbourne locals and international buyers seeking security, prestige, and long-term value in one of Australia's strongest legacy suburbs.

A once-in-a-generation offering. A rare historic canvas. A future masterpiece in the making.

In conjunction with Annabelle Feng | RT Edgar Boroondara | +61 409 384 144 | afeng@rtedgar.com.au