28 Grosvenor Street, Brighton

An illustrious beach estate of palatial prominence, ‘Yeovil’ stands proudly as one of Brighton’s most significant residences, offering a landmark opportunity to pair inherent character with modern comforts and underpin its stature for generations to come. Placed well-back among its 1715m2 (approx.) parcel, framed by canopies of verdure, and soaring two storeys to make an unforgettable impression, the statement residence is as captivating from the street as it is upon entry, with a grand, arched entrance displaying breathtaking scale, exquisite detail, and the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Marble fireplaces, bay windows, herringbone parquetry, and ceiling roses headline the elaborate features across formal living and dining areas, with a wide, wrap-around hallway introducing a dedicated study/home office en route to magnificent main spaces. A granite-top kitchen with Neff and Miele appliances adjoins a broad living/dining area wonderful for nights by the open wood fire, while French doors reveal a garden-viewing conservatory sublime for soaking in winter rays. Meticulously kept grounds solidify the estate’s status as one of Brighton’s best, with a feature palm tree and swathes of lush flora gifting complete privacy to a sun-soaked pool. A floodlit, full-size tennis court is accompanied at parcel’s rear by a tennis pavilion with kitchenette superb as a summer retreat or base for major celebrations. With accommodation both extensive and expansive, a family-minded second storey sees five sizeable bedrooms joined by excellent storage, a primary-bedroom ensuite with spa bath, smart central bathroom with a bathtub, and wrap-around verandah capturing truly remarkable outlooks. A generous games room with kitchenette provides further flexibility for the large family, while the abode’s long list of added highlights includes a ground-floor bathroom and laundry, storerooms, garden irrigation, underground water tank, and parking for four cars behind wrought-iron gates. With esteemed Brighton Grammar and the idyllic foreshore’s Baths and Yacht Club at each end of its exclusive street, it’s no more than a short, leafy stroll to pristine sands, scattered parkland, Firbank Grammar, the Bay Trail, and shopping, culinary, and afterhours scenes of a Melbourne icon in Church Street.