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Signature Spaces - Winter Entertaining

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26 June 2026

Winter has a way of drawing us back to the heart of the home. As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, it's the living room that becomes the place where life unfolds – where fires are lit, guests linger a little longer, and quiet evenings are shared with family and friends. 

Across these currently listed Marshall White properties, each living space has been thoughtfully designed to bring people together. From grand period sitting rooms with original marble fireplaces to contemporary lounges wrapped in warm timber and stone, these are homes that celebrate comfort, connection and effortless entertaining through the cooler months. 

7 Wilks Avenue, Malvern

David Neil's stunning renovation of this Stonington Estate residence enhances the sitting room beneath soaring ceilings and exposed Oregon trusses, with an open fire at its base. Beyond, an Artedomus marble kitchen, a generous dining domain and an alfresco setting with its own outdoor fireplace extend the welcome well into the evening. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/7-wilks-avenue-malvern-1889185 

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24 Glendearg Grove, Malvern

This Lande-designed residence wraps its living room in glass, opening to a leafy internal courtyard that softens beautifully in the winter light. An open fire warms one side of the room, while the adjoining dining space and calm, generous proportions ... a slow evening with the garden close at hand. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/24-glendearg-grove-malvern-1892564 

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22 Kent Court, Toorak

In "Cave House", the award-winning McBride Charles Ryan design, a sculptural suspended fireplace presides over the living space, its arching form pulling warmth into the room. The cave-like ceiling draws everyone in towards the fire, while glass walls keep the winter garden in view across its four distinct living zones. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/22-kent-court-toorak-1894474

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42A Black Street, Brighton 

"Erina", a beautifully preserved c.1880 residence, reveals a sitting room of quiet sophistication, where a marble fireplace and soft sconce lighting wash its tonal palette in a low, golden glow. Its gracious formal rooms open onward to the kitchen and garden, made for winter evenings that begin at the fire and unfold from there. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/42a-black-street-brighton-1859639 

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The Residence, 2 Bruce Street, Toorak

Designed by Jolson, this Garden Residence at Como Toorak centres on an open living room lined in warm stone, a linear fire set quietly into the wall. An adjoining dining space and a customisable basement, ready to become a private wine cellar or lounge, make it a home built for the long, slow evenings of winter. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/the-residence-2-bruce-street-toorak-1901108 

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35 Rowen Street, Glen Iris 

This brand-new Wang Architects residence is built around a double-height living room of genuine drama, where stone, warm timber and a layered palette soften its soaring scale. A marble fireplace anchors the adjoining sitting room, while a cocktail bar and entertainer's kitchen stand ready for the season's gatherings. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/35-rowen-street-glen-iris-1905888 

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29 Darling Street, South Yarra

Behind a discreet Victorian façade, this château-inspired residence opens to a living room of rare theatre, where an open fire, patterned stone floors and an arched garden window set the scene. A chef's kitchen and a basement wine cellar ..., ready for the slow evenings and long conversations of the season.

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/29-darling-street-south-yarra-1873551 

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60 Avoca Street, South Yarra

A landmark c1850 Domain Hill estate, refined across generations, where the formal sitting room pairs lofty ceilings and intricate cornicing with an open marble hearth. A library-lined sitting room with its own bar and a sunroom opening to the garden make it a home designed to gather in all winter long. 

https://www.marshallwhite.com.au/property/60-avoca-street-south-yarra-1884318 

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The finest living rooms do more than impress – they invite people to stay. They become the backdrop for celebrations, relaxed weekends and everyday moments spent together, bringing warmth and connection to the centre of the home. 

Whether defined by an elegant period fireplace, soaring architectural volumes or beautifully layered natural materials, each of these homes offers a living space designed to be enjoyed throughout the season. Discover them with your Marshall White agent and find a home where winter naturally brings everyone together.