Presenting a glorious synthesis of art deco grandeur and mid century modernism, this architecturally rare 'Streamline Moderne' circa 1953 Brighton East residence evokes old world Hollywood glamour and Miami Beach pizzazz with its curvaceous ocean liner inspired façade, palm tree lined drive and classic resort style swimming pool.
Gracing a 1,222 square metre (approx.) dual title corner block, opposite the verdant expanse of Hurlingham Park, this outstandingly positioned six bedroom family sanctuary is privately set behind high walls with automatic driveway gates. Of solid, triple poured construction, a grand cantilevered portico entry introduces the landmark home's meticulously designed architectural features dominated by towering curved bay windows and expansive nautical inspired balconies measuring more than 200 square metres and offering sweeping 360 degree views.
Recently aesthetically updated with fresh white paintwork and elegant designer lighting, the light filled and luxurious interiors retain the bespoke charm of yesteryear showcased in the marble tiled central foyer, red gum parquetry flooring, Russian Birch wall panelling, and the ornate handcrafted timber and iron staircase. Offering a choice of formal and informal living and entertaining areas with pool or garden outlooks, the adaptable ground floor layout is centred around the contemporary gourmet kitchen with a Calacatta marble island and curved window alcove dining bench, stainless steel benchtops, an integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer and all Miele cooking appliances. Glass doors open up to the bluestone paved rear alfresco zone and lush lawn area with established landscaped gardens, while the adjoining stone benched laundry offers butler's pantry functionality and has a laundry chute and drying rail.
There are two bedrooms/studies, two powder rooms, and a bathroom with original sunken bath on this level. Upstairs the grandeur and opulence continues with original custom cabinetry defining a further three bedrooms, including the majestically proportioned main bedroom with a coffered ceiling and balcony access, a fitted dressing room, and originally tiled bathroom with bath and separate shower. The broad curved wraparound balcony offers delightful parkland and palm tree vistas and overlooks the 8x10 metre gas/solar heated swimming pool and spa set in sandstone surrounds.
Additional features include a pool house with changeroom and shower, understairs storage room, new pure wool loop pile carpets, new sheer curtains, gas log flame heater, gas ducted heating, split system cooling (upstairs), full security system including CCTV cameras and monitoring, double garage with remote door, plus secure off street parking for multiple vehicles. With no heritage overlay, this property offers the potential to renovate or re-develop (STCA) and is ideally located just steps to Hawthorn Road eateries and trams, it is also an easy walk to Bay Street boutiques, restaurants, North Brighton Station, Centre Road shopping and Landcox Park. Zoned for Gardenvale Primary and Brighton Secondary schools, it is within easy reach of esteemed private schools including Brighton Grammar and Firbank Grammar.
