21 Wolseley Grove, Brighton

Inviting, innovative, and altogether inspired, this custom-crafted lifestyle retreat fuses designer flair and architectural expression, promising family living at its most luxurious, mere steps from the Brighton foreshore. Crisp lines, lush greenery, and a striking sculpture sees a two-sided corner stance command attention, prefacing an interior rich with distinction and airiness. A silver-birch garden court brings light and leafy views to a memorable entrance hall, introducing an oversized office, expansive rumpus room, and temperature-controlled wine cellar enroute to remarkable main areas. All-day rays stream through floor-to-ceiling glass, sliding to merge a vast living/dining space and north-facing entertainer’s yard. A barbecue alfresco hits its stride when guests arrive, while hidden away at the block’s rear, a wonderfully private pool and spa lift appeal beyond compare. With a skylight running the length of a feature island, an exemplary kitchen is sure to excite those with a penchant for cooking, offering extensive storage, swathes of stone, a Billi tap, butler’s pantry, and Miele appliance suite comprising three ovens, two gas stoves, a pair of dishwashers, and integrated fridge/freezer. A considerable retreat sits centre-stage on a superb second storey where four spacious rooms (all with a built-in robe and ensuite) complementing a magnificent primary bedroom with its own dressing room, ensuite with soaker tub, and terrace with sweeping views. Delivering the very highest calibre of seaside splendour, the home’s lengthy feature list includes home automation, herringbone oak and porcelain tile floors, ceiling fans and speakers, sauna, storeroom, downstairs powder room, large laundry, and three-car garage. Around the corner from Were Street shops and outstanding coffee at Olie & Ari, it’s no more than a short stroll to parks, swimming beaches, the Bay Trail, Brighton Beach Station, and Hampton Street, while elite private schools, acclaimed golf courses, and the verve of Church Street sit moments away.