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A Brighton Icon
2 Kinane Street is one of Melbourne’s most famous homes, and deservedly so. It’s a landmark piece of real estate – a spectacular residence unveiled in the late 1980’s by the high-profile developer, Max Beck. Fast forward to today, this home has lost none of its xfactor. Commanding approx. 3,200sqm of land, with two street frontages, the bold four-storey façade is perfectly poised above the iconic Brighton bathing boxes, with jaw dropping views of Port Phillip Bay and the city skyline from every level.
The grounds are every bit as eye catching as the views – the turquoise pool and spa, and north-south tennis court wrapped by French-inspired parterre gardens create a very resort-style look and feel. Complimented by an outdoor kitchen and alfresco dining, the residence allows for entertaining on an extraordinary scale or, a more relaxed family lifestyle.
The proportions inside the home are incredible. There are nine living and dining spaces arranged across the home that move between formal and casual. On arrival, a grand terrazzo foyer with a circular staircase separates a series of magnificent spaces, including a bar and adjoining formal living room. Nearby is a beautifully wood-panelled dining room, sophisticated library and family domain served by an ideal kitchen with Miele & Gaggenau appliances.
There are six bedrooms, and eight bathrooms, including a main bedroom that is apartment sized - with a gas fireplace, marble ensuite, his and hers wardrobes, and offers the thrill of waking up to the most incredible views. Views that can also be enjoyed from the rooftop lounge, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, bar and wrap around terrace.
The home offers a suite of wellness spaces, including an indoor lap pool, gym, steam room and sauna, Completing the offering, basement garaging for eight cars, a cinema, lift and 1200 bottle wine cellar.
Nothing about 2 Kinane Street is shiny and new. And that’s what makes it special. It is a home with fascinating past, and because of the quality of its bones, its land and its location, it has all the requirements to craft a fascinating future, including the available developed designs (STCA) by John Matyas of Matyas Architects.
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