1a Murphy Street, Brighton

Hidden behind large iron gates and down a long, wide driveway, the sheer size of this landholding, some 1,643 square metres, makes an immediate impression. On a block of this proportion, the options are genuinely open. There is scope to redevelop the entire site (STCA), or to reimagine the existing structure as a substantial family home. Inside the mid-century brick dwelling, clean, light-filled rooms are presented in good order. An updated modern kitchen with a central island bench and a full suite of Bosch appliances opens to a generous living room, where afternoon sun gathers around a feature fireplace and timber floors run throughout. Five bedrooms with built-in robes are served by two modernised bathrooms, complemented by split-system heating and cooling, a separate laundry and a west-facing deck with space to entertain or dine in the sun. The grounds are vast and private, with no overshadowing or overlooking. This address sits moments from the beach, with Bay Street and Martin Street shops close at hand, Kamesburgh Gardens on the doorstep and Elsternwick Park a short stroll away. School choices abound within walking distance, from Brighton Grammar and Firbank to Star of the Sea, St James Primary and Elsternwick Primary, while bus stops on New Street, just around the corner, ease the commute across the Bayside area. Whether you build anew or transform what stands today, opportunities of this scale and position seldom come to market.