26 Taylor Street, Brighton East VIC 3187

Behind the sweet façade of this charming Californian Bungalow, you will find the surprise of your life! Fully renovated, this outstanding 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom period classic has been transformed into the ultimate family entertainer. Ensuring the magnitude of the home isn't seen from the street, the design flawlessly creates 3 entertaining zones that are impressive, inviting and functional. The gorgeous north facing front lounge is the perfect winter room with its bay window and Jetmaster gas log fire, and the adjoining dining room stands above the main living area with its tuck-pointed open fireplace, seamlessly bringing the old part of the home to the new. A guest bedroom downstairs is serviced by a beautiful bathroom and there's a large private study/5th bedroom. A wide hallway with a wealth of seamless storage lead to the custom laundry (chute & ironing station) and beyond to the amazing butler's pantry off the stunning stone kitchen (Miele dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel stove) in the generous open plan entertaining area (native Australian hardwood day bed/storage, gas log fire, louvre windows). Six bi-fold doors open onto a huge Spotted Gum entertaining deck with a cantilevered ceiling (heat strips) and a solar heated pool in the tranquil leafy garden. Upstairs features a fabulous playroom, a sumptuous main bedroom with fitted WIR and double shower ensuite; and a matching bathroom. Charmed with ornate high ceilings, deep sills, leadlights and Spotted Gum floors, this 6-star energy rated home is appointed with hydronic heating, underfloor heating and heated towel rails to the bathrooms, air conditioning, alarm, ceiling fans, CCTV security, wool carpets, LED strip lighting, CAT6 cabling, indoor/outdoor speakers, a store/wine room, gas for BBQ, a cedar workshop, carport and 2nd car space. Footsteps to Hawthorn Road tram and cafes, walk to Landcox Park, Princes Park, and zoned for Gardenvale Primary School.