7 Exon Street, Brighton

Sold by Matthew Pillios, Director, Kay & Burton. An icon of the Bayside landscape with its signature L-shape design dating to c. 1971, this modernist masterpiece by celebrated architect Alistair Knox resides among greenery, embraces its heritage, and delivers luxury like nothing else. Framed by a curving streetscape home to luxe residences and a friendly community spirit, the abode is its own private sanctuary of sun, serenity, and splendour, kept distinct from the outside world by tall tropical and native trees. Kept clear on its northern side, all-day sunlight streams across a sublime solar heated pool retreat with a sauna to cover wonderful interiors where a Californian-inspired revamp stays sympathetic to Knox’s vision. Fostering an earthy calm akin to the Spanish-style homes of Laurel Canyon and Santa Barbara, terracotta-tone floors work with timber-frame French doors, cedar boards in bathrooms, and the warm greens of a first-class kitchen, the last of which sees a statement 900mm Smeg cooker, integrated Miele dishwasher, feature splashback tiles, and abundant storage cater brilliantly for the passionate cook. Both merging seamlessly with the outdoors, an expansive main living/dining space with a skylit cathedral ceiling is complemented by a quiet lounge/professional’s base in its own, separate wing. Families are provided ample room to grow into with three impressive bedrooms, excellent robe space, and a pair of chic bathrooms, while other highlights include skylights for added sun, bronze Rogerseller tapware, Signorino tiles, timber bathroom vanities, ducted heating, under-floor heating, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, a wood fire for cosy winter nights, spa bath, alarm, CCTV, video intercom, wrap-around back courtyard, full-size laundry, and secure, oversized double carport. A bright and beguiling beach hideaway with the best of Brighton close by, it’s mere footsteps to great coffee at Were Street Village, parks in all directions, Church Street’s thriving retail, cuisine, and nightlife, and the postcard-worthy foreshore with its bathing boxes, golden sands, and calm waters, while near city-bound trains, famous Sandbelt fairways, Brighton Beach Primary (zoned), and an array of elite private schools.