A stunningshowpiece of northern light, meticulous renovation, and Victorian-era elegance, this transformed 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom family entertainer leaves nothing to chance with seamless indoor/outdoor allure and brilliant Bayside style.
Discover a double-fronted entrance branching off to a perfect pair of versatile formal rooms. Framed by ornate open fireplaces, there is a welcoming warmth and distinctive vision at play in both of these intimate spaces with elaborate ceiling roses overhead.
From here, the home reveals itself in a most impressive fashion with wide-reaching open-plan living and dining underpinned by a chef-friendly kitchen with a concealed walk-in pantry and the full suite of high-end appliances including two top-of-the-range Smeg ovens. Thoughtfully pieced together with rigorous attention-to-detail, the extensive use of Italian Carrara marble and rich oak veneer is a tactile temptation throughout so many of these spaces.
Spill outside through sleek bi-fold doors to a north-facing alfresco deck presenting a whole range of family entertaining possibilities. Overlooking a lush lawn and landscaped garden, this instantly inviting area even offers a slick cafe-style window and bench seamlessly connecting to the kitchen for lazy lattes by request.
Exemplary rest and retreat is provided on both levels with a large ground-floor main bedroom graced with fitted walk-in robes and an opulent dual-shower semi-ensuite. Venture upstairs and discover a trio of generously sized bedrooms with built in robes, superbly serviced by a twin-vanity bathroom showcasing floor-to-ceiling tiles, a sumptuous bath and a walk-in shower. Further appeal is enhanced by an upstairs retreat boasting commanding views over local rooftops and treetops.
The list of comprehensive features includes a large laundry, study area with a built-in oak desk, a cleverly concealed bar for cocktail hour, heating/cooling over both floors, storage solutions throughout, powder room downstairs, separate WC upstairs, rear right-of-way laneway access, a fully detached perimeter, and off-street parking for 2 cars behind a remote-controlled gate.
Alive with personality, key period details authentic to this lovingly preserved home (circa 1880s) include a handsome front verandah, open fireplaces, twin arched hallway, exquisite lead-lighting, original timber floor boards (stained), alluring bay windows, decorative cornices and artfully applied ceiling roses.
Zoned to Brighton Primary School, this period-perfect pocket has it all! Walk to the white-picketed wonder of William Street Reserve, Brighton Grammar, Firbank, and transport options with the beach and Church and Bay Streets also nearby. Make your move into a tightly held neighbourhood today with an investment that cuts across time!
At a glance...
* 4 large and light-filled bedrooms, 3 with BIR, main with WIR and stunning semi-ensuite
* Wide-reaching open-plan living and dining with a fireplace and bespoke cabinetry
* Marble and oak-finished kitchen with 2 Smeg ovens and a dishwasher, Ilve induction cooktop, island bench, concealed walk-in pantry, waterfall-edged breakfast bar, 2-pac joinery, and Blum fittings
* Ground level main bathroom with double shower & twin vanity
* Formal lounge with open fireplace
* Versatile formal dining/music room
* Upstairs retreat
* Fully tiled twin-vanity upstairs bathroom featuring a sumptuous bath and a walk-in shower
* Opulent powder room with signature pendant lighting plus timber and marble detailing
* Large laundry with storage and drying rack
* Professional study area with desk and cabinetry
* Concealed bar
* North-facing alfresco deck with connecting cafe-style window to kitchen
* Landscaped garden with lush lawn and automated watering system
* Garden shed
* Rear right-of-way laneway access and a fully detached perimeter
* Storage under stairs plus an upstairs storeroom/large walk-in linen cupboard
* Double-glazed bi-fold doors
* Auto-gated entry to off-street parking for two cars
* Original timber floor boards (stained) and 100% wool carpets
* Key period features throughout
* Extensive heating/cooling over both levels plus underfloor heating in upstairs bathroom
* LED strip lighting
* Roller blinds
* Mains gas BBQ connection
* Close to Church and Bay Streets, leading schools, transport options, cafes, and the local beach
Property Code: 1890
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