42 Hanby Street, Brighton VIC 3186

Brilliantly designed by award-winning architect Geoffrey Brown, this exquisite 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom French inspired chateau is a landmark of palatial spaces and luxurious finishes in spectacular Amanda Oliver designed walled gardens, charming courtyards and layered landscapes.

Evoking an air of Normandy through careful design to take in the garden views, secret stairwells, majestic fireplaces and a terraced entrance that hides the enchanting entry courtyard.

A variety of flooring including stained American Oak parquetry, reclaimed Mesmate, Carrera marble/black slate checkered tiling and 100% wool carpets
Spectacular formal lounge with limed Oregon trussed gable ceiling, open fireplace, an in-built library with secretaire desk, linen drapes and French doors opening to the entry courtyard and the front layered garden courtyard, making it a perfect room for cocktail parties. A gorgeous dining room with French doors onto the alfresco dining area. Relaxed family living/dining with open fireplace (wood storage) and French doors to the rear garden. Upstairs childrens retreat with home theatre and library.
Luxurious downstairs main bedroom with French doors to the front courtyard, open fireplace, a fitted dressing room and Carrera marble ensuite with double shower.
Stunning marble and stainless steel kitchen featuring Miele ovens and coffee machine, Gagganau cooktop with steamer and deep fryer; Qasair range, integrated Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezers, a walk through pantry and a kitchen office area.
The magnificent east-facing rear garden sets the stage for entertaining with its mod-grass flood-lit tennis court, heated lap pool (22m approx.) with adjoining plunge pool, delightful alfresco rooms with caf blinds and a built in gas BBQ.
Hydronic heating, R/C air conditioning downstairs, evaporative cooling upstairs, instant hot water, custom designed light fittings, NBN, Sonos sound system, 3 phase power, ducted vacuum and a 5-car basement garage with cellar, bathroom, storage and a fitted laundry with drying room and laundry chute, from the granite cobblestone drive.
Construction includes narrow Daniel Robertson bricks, Spanish slate roof, copper guttering and down pipes, bluestone and slate paving, custom copper lanterns, designer French doors and windows and a garden pond.

In this coveted street, a casual stroll to Church Street shopping, boutique Were Street cafes, leading schools, train and bus services, Hanby Street Reserve and the world-renowned Dendy Street Beach.