193 Church Street

Brighton VIC 3186

The generously sized quartet of robed bedrooms are all naturally lit with plenty of room for rest and retreat. Alive with personality, the palatial master bedroom is a triumph of period prestige, boasting a sleek twin-vanity, dual-shower ensuite, roomy walk-in robes, and a signature black marble gas open fireplace.

Comprehensive features include a principal bathroom with a spa bath, a powder room with a walk-in shower, handy study area, a remote-controlled 4-car garage, auto-gated entry to additional off-street parking for fifth car, substantial storage solutions, security measures, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, and so much more.

A striking example of elaborate Victorian architecture, the home offers the full complement of period features including hand-painted glass upon entry, additional lead-lighting, intricate ceiling roses and stonework, a slate roof, full-height bay windows, tessellated tiling on a wraparound verandah, arched hallway, cornice craftsmanship, the original maids bells, and an impressive half a dozen marble-mantled open fireplaces.

Best of all, take a short stroll to the blue-chip Church Street precinct with a lively cafe culture, city-bound trains, supermarket shopping, and easy access to sand and sea. A tightly held custodial opportunity, this magnificent Middle Brighton property is one of Baysides finest Victorian homes. Inspect to be impressed!

At a glance...

* 4 large bedrooms, 3 with built-in robes and ornate open fireplaces

* Master bedroom with roomy walk-in robes, a twin-vanity ensuite with a fully marble tiled dual walk-in shower, and a showpiece black marble-framed gas open fireplace

* Granite-finished kitchen with 900mm Ilve oven/cooktop, integrated fridge and freezer, built-in Miele coffee machine and platewarmer

* Vast north-facing open-plan living and dining area with soaring ceilings and a marble-mantled gas open fireplace

* Formal living room with a marble-mantled gas open fireplace

* Formal sitting room with an ornate marble-mantled open fireplace

* Work-ready study area with built-in desk

* Family-sized, heated bathroom with a shower over a spa bath

* Powder room with walk-in shower

* Laundry with storage capability

* North-facing undercover alfresco

* Built-in plumbed Beef Eater BBQ on mains gas with rangehood plus a drinks fridge

* Centrepiece gas and solar heated swimming pool and spa (45,000 litre capacity)

* Remote-controlled 4-car garage, 2 x loft storage with drop-down ladders, and a work bench

* Auto-gated entry to additional off-street parking for fifth car, or ideal for boat

* Manicured garden with easy-care lawn, private leafy perimeter, 10,000 litre underground water tank and automated irrigation

* Storage sheds

* Ducted heating and refrigerated cooling

* Concealed wine storage

* Original Baltic pine flooring

* Storage solutions and integrated cabinetry throughout

* Exquisite drapery, plantation shutters, and roller blinds

* Fully wired audio system inside and out

* Recessed down-lighting

* Radiant range of Victorian period features throughout

* Moments from the beach, schools, transport, shopping, cafes, and parkland

Property Code: 1873