Built in 1924 and lovingly held by one family for over 40 years, this extraordinarily elegant double-storey solid brick period residence reprises the grace, allure and grandeur of a bygone era on an attractive total block size of 725m² approx. A prominent beachside location between Hampton and Brighton Beaches, adore swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, kitesurfing and sunbake by the Brighton Bathing Boxes. A short walk to exceptional Hampton Street, Hampton and St Mary’s Primary, St Leonard’s and Haileybury College and moments to Firbank and Brighton Grammar. Proximity to lauded Church Street, Sandringham Yacht Club, esteemed golf courses and Brighton Beach Station. Meticulously presented throughout, this coveted 5-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom timeless beauty sits behind three brick pillars and deep idyllic verdant gardens. A European-inspired driveway with a topping of screenings leads to a carport and a terracotta tiled front verandah along a beautiful façade with enchanting white timber windows. Step back in time to a grand entrance revealing graceful interiors; lavish soaring 3.1m ceilings with ceiling roses, Colonial rich timber panelling, bay windows and doors with brass fixtures, detailed cornicing and picture rails. Updated with hydronic heating and wall heaters, an awe-inspiring gracious lounge room comprises an open period fireplace with mirrored timber mantel and wood store. A formal dining (or guest bedroom) also comprises an open period cast iron fireplace with decorative timber mantel. Opposite are two bedrooms, the front with a stunning stained-glass window and the second with a doll-house-like quality adjoins a central study and a Storeroom. An immaculate fully equipped custom inbuilt timber kitchen features granite benchtops over stylish polished cork flooring. Step down to expansive living over parquetry flooring to a full height glazed bay window, tailored for hosting a children’s party, 20 friends or a corporate cocktail party. An appealing illuminated bathroom comprises a shower and custom inbuilt cabinetry with double vanity under a large mirror. Opposite is a separate powder room and a separate laundry. Take the staircase to a double-storey extension to the first floor. An open retreat offers flexibility as a fitness studio, music room, library or playroom. Fixed timber awnings and a balcony with a timber balustrade restores elegance and tradition to the first floor. Enveloped with rooftop and garden vistas, three bedrooms circle the first floor, each with a BIR and a ceiling fan. A bathroom comprises a custom inbuilt cabinet with single vanity under a mirror and a shower adjoining a separate powder room. Step outside to a brick paved alfresco, patio and pathways extending to sprawling manicured lawns, mature plantings, gazebo, brick BBQ, shed and a sideway with a fixed clothesline lined with seaside daisies. A beautiful Japanese Maple tree offers shade for cordial gatherings with champagne and canapés or hosting a Summer fancy-dress soirée! The side driveway leads to a studio/guesthouse, perfect for converting into a pool house if you desire to introduce a pool (STCA), plus the land has no easements to impede any future development. Behold this rare and highly sought-after exquisite lifestyle opportunity! A classic and characterful sophisticated dream home ready to introduce your long-term vision that honours a privileged past with a graceful new beginning!
