283 St Kilda Street, Brighton

Brighton's Golden Mile sets its own benchmark, and this stunning Californian Bungalow with its Jacobean soul on 954 square metres of prime real estate rises to meet it magnificently. From the outside, it announces itself with quiet authority. Stone-clad piers, deep timber gable detailing, and a broad welcoming porch speak clearly of an era when homes were built for permanence. The façade alone is a study in craftsmanship. Step through the front door and the scale of what's been achieved here becomes immediately apparent. The interior has been transformed with exceptional vision, yet nothing of its character has been sacrificed. Ornate ceilings that clear three metres and white-washed timber panelling create a richly textured canvas of beauty, threaded throughout with designer detail. A sweeping entry leads to a formal lounge with open fireplace. Then comes the main event: an enormous open-plan living and dining anchored by a showpiece marble kitchen with full Miele appointments and a butler's pantry with its own oven and cooktop. Beyond the sliding doors, the residence reveals its most extraordinary dimension. What opens up is less an alfresco area and more an outdoor room of architectural substance. Vast glass cathedral ceilings preside over a Smeg BBQ kitchen, wine coolers, dedicated air conditioning and alfresco fireplace, and a cast-in-place concrete dining table of striking presence. Enclose it with the side blinds and you have a grand entertaining pavilion for four seasons. Open it up and it flows seamlessly to the gas-heated pool and spa, the sun-drenched northerly lawn, a swaying palm and landscaped surrounds created for both impact and privacy. The ground floor is completed by a home office at the front and a main bedroom suite of understated luxury. A beautiful ensuite with double shower is matched by a walk-in dressing room that steals the scene, with sensor lighting, full-length mirrors and bespoke cabinetry that wouldn't look out of place on a Hollywood set. Upstairs belongs to the children, featuring a retreat, three robed bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath, shower and twin vanities. A poolside bathroom adds further convenience. The home's practical intelligence extends to deep roof and extensive internal storage, motorised blinds, hydronic heating, ducted heating and cooling, and secure parking for four cars behind the high front fence. Surrounded by some of Melbourne's finest private schools, moments from the bay and Bay Trail, Brighton Baths, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Church Street's celebrated dining and boutiques, and with the city well within reach, this is the kind of lifestyle most people only dream about. Here, it comes with the house. And what a house it is. All information provided, including floorplans, room dimensions, and land size, is indicative only and intended for general guidance. Belle Property does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any plans, illustrations, or representations shown in marketing materials. We recommend that all prospective buyers conduct their own research, seek independent advice, and confirm all details independently prior to making any property-related decisions. Belle Property accepts no responsibility for any discrepancies or misstatements.