Serenely secluded behind a high wall just four doors to the water's edge, be captivated by the elevated original Black Rock beach house charm and eco-focussed contemporary liveability of this four bedroom-plus-study family home with three living zones plus north facing alfresco entertaining, a wet-edge inground swimming pool, and self-contained studio.
Positioned on a deep-set north-south oriented block measuring 730* square metres, a cottage-style lawn-free front garden, centred with an elegant weeping cherry, introduces the double-storey weatherboard home's timeless character. A crazy-paved bluestone verandah with porch swing, and secure gated entry-vestibule celebrate the home's bespoke beach house vibe, further enhanced inside with recently re-surfaced original floorboards, soaring raked timber-lined ceilings, louvre windows, a sunken lounge, and stonework fireplace. A chef-designed kitchen incorporates stainless steel and honed stone countertops, a free-standing top-of-range Falcon cooker, and an abundance of storage and preparation space including a large walk-through pantry and adjoining laundry with butler's pantry functionality. North facing sun floods in through timber framed glass sliding doors which connect to a decked undercover alfresco area and the 14-metre- lap pool which is salt-chlorinated and solar heated. Rich in melodic birdlife, the lush, peaceful gardens feature established trees, a lawn area, a vegie patch and a custom-made wood-fire pizza oven. The light-filled free-standing studio, with kitchenette and shower ensuite, is ideal as a work-from-home space or for teenager or multi-generational family living.
With a balcony offering bay glimpses, the main bedroom's skylit ensuite features imported hand-made Spanish tiles, while the home's eclectic custom fit out optimises storage and display functionality in each of the rooms including a downstairs study and second upstairs bedroom with water views through the treetops. Additional highlights include upper-level double-glazed windows, hydronic heating throughout, split system heating/cooling, 4.5-kilowatt solar panels and 10-kilowatt battery, 3-phase power, gas boosted solar hot water, secure video intercom entry, a secure aut-door four-car car port, two outdoor showers, and workshop/storage.
In this highly sought after beachside neighbourhood, with a café at the end of the street, the home is within walking distance to both Black Rock village and Sandringham boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. In the heart of Bayside's 'private school belt' equally close to prestigious Brighton and Mentone schools, around 20 minutes' walk to Sandringham station, and just minutes to world-renowned golf courses, including the Royal Melbourne and Victorian Golf Clubs.
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