395 St Kilda Street, Brighton VIC 3186

Magnificently positioned within gloriously landscaped gardens, this 1915 European-style beauty combines relaxed family living with stylish entertaining spaces, exclusively located moments from the beach in Brighton's Golden Mile. Benefitting from a private laneway entrance on Martin Street, this magnificent home has undergone a significant renovation and showcases luxurious sophistication and contemporary comfort, befitting its inclusion in renowned interiors magazines Vogue Living and Belle. Behind the house's charming period façade, an inviting hallway reveals the expansive proportions, soaring ceilings and opulent interiors that are the hallmarks of this inviting home. Sumptuous herringbone oak floors further hint at the luxurious attention to detail. A flowing floorplan seamlessly leads past the stunning, north-facing formal living and dining area which is a tranquil space with triple aspect windows and a marble fireplace to relax in front of in winter. Keen chefs will love the state-of-the-art marble kitchen which combines premium appliances including two Siemens multi-function ovens and Liebherr integrated fridge freezers with extensive cabinetry. A light-filled family room offers further room to spread out and opens up to a breathtaking entertaining precinct with a sparkling solar pool and alfresco courtyard with stunning vaulted ceiling for relaxed indoor/outdoor living. A newly-renovated detached garden studio with French doors and vaulted ceiling is another charming surprise offering flexible options as a teenage/parents' retreat, gym, home office or guest accommodation. Three bedrooms on the first floor include a master suite with built-in robes and marble ensuite. Two further bedrooms with built-in robes are serviced by a sparkling family bathroom while another bedroom on the ground floor adds further amenity. Other appointments include a mud room/laundry with a dog grooming space, drying cupboard and ample storage, double glazing, heating and cooling, Flos designer lighting, Bose surround sound, custom-built joinery, original etched glass period windows and plantation shutters. Securely positioned behind a front wall and landscaped front garden, this beautiful 'once in a lifetime' family home belies its convenient position moments from Brighton's shopping and lifestyle precincts and beachside walking and cycling tracks. Sitting on a large 817sqm (approx.) block, this remarkable opportunity is further enhanced by easy access to transport and leading schools including Brighton and Firbank Grammar Schools.