A masterful Fiona Austin rework of a landmark Brighton estate, this extraordinary residence fuses impassioned design with veteran c1908 craftsmanship, all mere footsteps from Were Street Village and the idyllic foreshore.
Shortlisted for the Australian Interior Design Awards following its 2020 rebirth, the entirely unique home and 1184sqm (approx.) holding are introduced by lush, Jhodie Goy-designed gardens and a facade channelling Cape Dutch and classic Edwardian styles. A wrap-around veranda, tuckpointed brickwork, and leadlight windows prelude sumptuous interior spaces, with a soaring ceiling and oak parquetry making a lasting impression. Its ambiance sophisticated and its palette inspired, timber and marble tones interact with white ceilings and warm lighting, while floral outlooks grace the home in its entirety. Enhanced with custom shelving, a sizeable front study flanks a fireside lounge with sun-splashed day bed, while a corbel-arched hallway streamlines flow to plan's rear.
Framed by square ceilings, timber battens, and entire walls of steel-frame glass, a vast entertainer's suite enjoys an abundance of passive light, with open dining and tranquil family areas set either side of a kitchen featuring nothing but the finest appointments. Swathes of Titanium Granite are cause for instant intrigue, with a waterfall island centre-stage among a range-topping Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf gas stove and oven pair, Miele dishwasher, and butler's pantry with a second dishwasher, Sub-Zero freezer, added drawer fridge/freezer, Zip Tap, and extra oven. French doors transform the space into a haven for summertime hospitality, with a tree-shaded outdoor setting unfolding onto artfully lit, manicured gardens shaped around three proud palm trees.
With ample accommodation for the largest of families, a ground-floor main bedroom offers a lengthy walk-in robe and ensuite with twin-basin vanity, rounded soaker tub, separate shower, and smart toilet, while three in-vogue bathrooms and four robe-lined, added bedrooms span both ground and upper levels. Specifications are simply beyond compare, with other highlights including Cote D'Azur Marble surfaces, double-herringbone oak floors, custom joinery, several box-bay windows, marble fireplaces, Bang & Olufsen televisions, ceiling audio, heated towel rails, extensive roof storage, garden irrigation, a fitted upstairs office, video intercom, alarm, Sub-Zero wine column fridge, large laundry, serene back garden, sizeable shed, triple garage, and secure driveway with turntable and room for numerous cars comfortably off-street.
A genuine icon of the Brighton landscape promising unrivalled luxury for decades to come, it's just moments to Brighton Beach's pristine sands, the verve of adored Hampton Street, Sandbelt golf courses, and Bayside's array of prestigious private schools.
