1/42C Cole Street, Brighton VIC 3186

Befitting its esteemed Brighton location, just metres to Golden Mile beaches is a rare opportunity to secure an oversized apartment in a block of only two. This impressively proportioned architect-designed single-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom contemporary residence will further captivate with a large north-facing private courtyard garden that is both child and pet-friendly. With wi-fi video intercom entry, and secure automated gates to a two-car basement garage, the street-facing, ground-floor apartment is designed for refined and relaxed liveability with indoor/outdoor connectivity, coupled with considered energy efficiencies including double-glazing and high-grade insulation. Bordered in lush, low-maintenance greenery, the paved alfresco entertaining/dining zone seamlessly connects, via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, to the expansive open-plan living/dining and culinary space, floored in engineered oak and topped with extra-high ceilings. The stone gourmet kitchen is fitted with all Miele appliances including a gas cooktop, combi/micro, and convection ovens, an integrated dishwasher, plus there is a walk-in pantry. The main bedroom also has glass sliding door access to the front courtyard and is complemented with a large fitted walk-in robe, and luxe ensuite with a walk-in rainhead shower and twin stone vanity. There are an additional two zoned bedrooms, both with built-in robes, and one with a built-in desk, so it could serve as a study or work-from-home space. The main bathroom has a built-in tub and separate shower, and there is a full-sized laundry. Additional features include sheer linen curtains, quality block-out and honeycomb blinds, plush carpets in the bedrooms, zoned central heating and refrigerated cooling, and there is an extra-large storage/utility area in the basement garage. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the enviable Bayside lifestyle, just one block from the beach and the bay trail in one of north Brighton’s most prestigious streets. It’s an easy stroll to local cafes, Martin Street and Ormond Road shops, Elsternwick Park, North Point café, and Gardenvale Station, with the area’s prestigious schools including Brighton Grammar, Firbank Grammar, and Star of the Sea College all close by.