Presenting a captivating mix of century-spanning style elements, enhanced with impressive contemporary appointments, this character-rich solid brick circa 1932 family home, with resort-style swimming pool and self-contained studio/pool house, is ideally located in the heart of Bayside's celebrated lifestyle belt.
Outstanding California Bungalow, Spanish Mission, and Art Deco features are all on show. Exterior stucco walls, leadlight windows, etched glass doors, ornate fireplaces with carved timber surrounds and elaborate ceiling roses, archways and corbels provide plenty of aesthetic appeal. Polished timber floors, a stunning oriental floral wallpaper backdrop and an imported crystal chandelier define the entrance hall which opens to a north-facing, light-filled lounge room, and adjacent library/study. There is a beautifully adorned guest bedroom, and the stunning main bathroom with claw-foot bath and vibrant antique pendant light fitting. Upstairs are three gorgeous attic-style bedrooms, including the spacious main with walk-in robe and ensuite.
The rear open-plan section of the house is designed for relaxed contemporary indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Artfully blending state-of-the-art with timeless tradition, the show-stopping culinary space is defined by an oversized concrete/stone central bench with integrated Pitt- DRUM professional gas cooktop and Sirrius extraction fan, Smeg double wall ovens, soft-close shaker-style cabinetry and a farmhouse sink.
Surrounded by sandstone paving, and edged with lush gardens, the swimming pool is complemented by an alfresco dining terrace with automated awnings. The studio/pool house has a large living/sleeping space, a kitchenette (or wet bar) and ensuite bathroom, and there is an adjacent laundry.
Includes under-stair wine cellar, plenty of storage, gas ducted heating plus split system air conditioning, ducted vacuum and off-street parking. In an outstanding, family-friendly location, with Haileybury College and St. Leonard's College just steps away, Hampton Street shops around the corner, and Brighton Beach at the end of the street, this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Bayside lifestyle.
