20 Byron Street, Brighton VIC 3186

Experience the best of both worlds in this exquisite Victorian home "Tara", which was built by renowned 19th century developer, William Cowper.

Highlighted by a beautiful blend of perfectly preserved period character and stylish contemporary living spaces, the interior features a traditional formal lounge room for sophisticated entertaining and modern yet elegant family and dining rooms.

Adding a sensation of spectacular vertical spaciousness to offset the 11.5ft ceilings that rise above the original part of the home, a soaring lantern roof floods the dining and living rooms in wonderful natural light throughout the day.

Designed with maximum efficiency in mind, the hostess kitchen, which is fitted with prestige Miele appliances and stone benchtops, is yet another example of the superb update that the home has undergone.

Geared for alfresco enjoyment with family and friends is a glass-ceilinged terrace overlooking a pergola-covered courtyard. A series of mature trees establishes a sense of wonderful privacy for the sun-drenched garden.

Spanning an allotment of 645 square metres (Approximate Title Measurements), the residence also features three bedrooms, fourth bedroom or study, two bathrooms, ducted heating, reverse-cycle air conditioners, ceiling roses, arched hallway enhancing the grandeur, fireplaces, a shed/workshop and off-street parking for two cars.

When it comes to convenience, this is a home that really comes up trumps with its close proximity to buzzing Bay Street's shops and restaurants, buses and trains, Landcox Park and excellent schools.