5 Rooding St, Brighton

Stylish, Single-Level Entertainer with Charming Period Integrity

Providing the perfect entry point into a tightly held neighbourhood, this effortlessly elegant 3 bedroom entertainer’s period integrity is meticulously matched by an inspired, architect-designed rejuvenation. Metres from North Brighton station and Bay Street shopping with Bayside’s leading schools all nearby, an inspection of this very special home is essential to appreciate every dazzling detail and high-quality finish.

Upon charming, timber-framed verandah entry, discover an immediately inviting arched hallway branching off to a formal lounge with integrated joinery. Set under towering ceilings, this versatile space could work equally as well as a home office.

All bedrooms are privately staged at the front of the home, generous in scope and punctuated by delicate period flourishes and finishes with the palatial main bedroom featuring a striking ensuite. The family bathroom is a celebration of luxe attention-to-detail, boasting a sumptuous Villeroy and Boch ceramic bathtub and a sleek, stone-topped vanity. Both bathrooms come complete with underfloor heating and heated towel rails.

The home spectacularly opens up to reveal the spacious comforts of open-plan living and dining attracting natural northern light throughout. Superbly skylit, the sparkling kitchen’s Stone Italiana benchtops are complemented by top-of-the-range Smeg and Asko appliances. Always welcoming, an impressive island bench is sure to be a natural focal point when entertaining.

This north-facing space seamlessly spills outside through a set of bi-fold doors to an alfresco dining and lounge area, set on a sheltered timber deck. Presenting a whole range of possibilities, take the opportunity to entertain family and friends at any time of the day and night, complete with built-in boxed seating. A compact, easy-care lawn is a perfectly private spot for a growing family.

In a house alive with style and personality, key authentic details include elaborate timber fretwork, decorative cornices and artfully applied ceiling roses. The feature-rich fitout includes climate controlled wall panel heating and refrigerated cooling enhanced by a pair of Jetmaster, fireplaces, an automated irrigation system, remote-controlled entry to off-street parking, and a delightfully substantial wine room.

Most thoughtful of all, in a home laden with features, is the amount of integrated storage on hand. Nothing has been left to chance! In particular, Brighton market entrants and downsizers will appreciate the single-level size and value on offer.

* 3 large bedrooms with extensive BIR, main with stunning ensuite

* Spacious open-plan living and dining with dedicated study alcove featuring desk and shelving

* Versatile formal lounge room

* Gleaming kitchen with Stone Italiana benchtops, Smeg freestanding oven and Asko dishwasher

* Deluxe bathroom with Villeroy and Boch bathtub, underfloor heating and heated towel rails

* Large laundry with built-in cabinetry and shelving

* Large wine room/storeroom

* Alfresco dining, lounging and entertaining on a sheltered timber deck, plumbed for BBQ

* Off-street parking behind remote-controlled gated entry

* Temperature-controlled wall panelled heating and refrigerated cooling, Jetmaster fireplaces in both living areas, split-system heating/cooling

* Exposed aggregate driveway and beyond

* Ample integrated storage solutions throughout

* Interiors by Fiona Austin at Austin Design and landscaping by Brent Reid at Candeo Design

* Easy-care lawn and low-maintenance garden with automated watering system and handy shed

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