7 Normanby Street, Brighton

A haven of grace and splendour, this transcendent quarter-acre estate presents sensational scale and exquisite family luxury in the most adored of Bayside streetscapes. Infinitely charismatic, a distant setback heightens street appeal, with a timeless Hawthorn brick faade displaying late Victorian hallmarks. Making an unforgettable impression, towering ceilings and intricate details enrich a scintillating entry hall, with six luxe bedrooms complemented by four in-vogue bathrooms and an array of superb living zones. Adorned with bay windows, an expansive formal lounge adjoins a tranquil sitting room, together merging seamlessly with a quaint side garden. A sumptuous master is served by a fitted dressing room and dual-basin ensuite, while evergreen gardens paint a vivid vista from a dedicated home office. Augmented by an additional bathroom and robe-lined bedroom, a sweeping lower level culminates in a stellar living/dining domain; its entirety bathed in northern sunlight. Tailored to effervescent evenings, a supremely stylish kitchen sees black cabinets contrast extensive Arabescato Fiorentino marble, while first-rate SMEG, Bosch, and Fisher & Paykel appliances accompany bi-fold servery windows and a sizeable butler's pantry. Revealed by French doors, a magnificent entertainer's sanctuary features delightful hanging vines, with a soaring glass-top alfresco meeting a vast and vibrant north-facing backyard with a centrepiece pool and spa. A wonderfully wide staircase reaches an open landing, with a bright and airy second storey typifying the home's resplendent reimagining. Promising inspiring outlooks, four sun-soaked bedrooms enjoy uninterrupted natural light, joined by an elegant bathroom and private ensuite to upper master. Accentuating matchless charm and exceptional craftsmanship, further highlights include marble-encased fireplaces, several window lounges, Baltic pine floors, zoned ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, built-in alfresco barbecue, video intercom, alarm, NBN, a full-size laundry, shed pairing, lock-up carport, electric gates, and room for several vehicles securely off-street. Surrounded by some of Melbourne's most distinguished residences while just 200m from Brighton's sublime shore, it's steps from thriving Church Street boutiques, cafs, and restaurants, along with The Baths, Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton and Fairbank Grammar Schools, and Middle Brighton Station. Land size: 1,026sqm (approx.)