221 Church St, Brighton

Yan Yan Gurt: Circa 1918 - Middle Brighton Perfection

A magnificent Middle Brighton masterpiece of unmatched beauty, poolside entertaining and renovated splendour, this captivating 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom family home is defined by elegant Federation-era artistry in harmony with the relaxed comforts of today. Making a grand substantial statement with a radiant range of indoor/outdoor living zones, this property is a cut above in style and flow over two lavish levels & is spread over 888sqm approx. of prime land.

Enjoy a truly spectacular entry into the home with each space telling a distinctive story. A tantalising trio of light-filled formal rooms are staged upfront, all significant in scope under soaring decorative ceilings. A character-rich lounge room is ideal for entertaining with substance, a serene sitting room is graced with a divine reading nook under lead-lit bay windows, and a versatile billiards room works well as a perfectly private hideaway. Nearby, a work-ready home office features a built-in desk and cabinetry with the additional convenience of a separate entrance.

Alive with personality, the home sensationally opens up with light-filled open-plan living and dining, underpinned by a spacious kitchen showcasing high-end Bosch appliances including twin ovens. Purpose-built with precision, a marble-finished island bench invites company, while a perfectly placed butler’s pantry will inspire the most reluctant of home chefs.

The home is designed around a central courtyard, optimising privacy yet open to northern light. Effortless entertaining is at the forefront of this layout, seamlessly extending the living space and cleverly connecting with the north-facing rear. Here a showpiece solar-heated swimming pool is balanced by a sandstone terrace, lush lawn area, and an alfresco poolhouse boasting a wet bar and powder room with shower.

On ground-level, the opulent and palatial main bedroom is drenched in light, complete with a supersized dressing room and a twin-vanity ensuite. Another bedroom is staged nearby, serviced by a fully tiled bathroom with a screenless walk-in shower. Family-friendly, the remaining three bedrooms are discovered upstairs alongside a skylit bathroom with a luxurious bath. Even more versatile living space can be found on this level, ideal for use as a teen retreat with additional areas for private study.

Special features include a ground-floor powder room, substantial attic and under-stairs storage, a double and single carport with additional driveway parking, extensive heating/cooling, secure alarm and intercom system, sleek new oak floorboards, freshly laid carpet, newly landscaped gardens, and so much more. Complementary period features include decorative Arts and Crafts ceiling artistry, intricate lead-lighting, and a number of majestic bay windows.

You couldn’t wish for a more convenient address. Take an easy stroll to the wide open gardens of Billilla, Melbourne’s leading schools, Dendy Street Beach, Middle Brighton trains, and Church Street’s parade of cafes and restaurants. A rare offering of unique pedigree, this fabulous family opportunity will not last long!

At a glance...

* Yan Yan Gurt, circa 1918

* 5 large bedrooms, 3 with BIR, opulent main with oversized dressing room and a twin-vanity ensuite

* Formal sitting room with reading nook and bench seating under lead-lit bay windows

* Formal lounge with lead-lit windows

* Versatile billiards room/dining room

* Light-filled and large open-plan living/dining

* Chef-friendly kitchen with high-end Bosch twin ovens and a marble-topped island bench

* Butler’s pantry and laundry space

* Home office with private entrance and integrated desk, cabinetry and shelving

* Vast upstairs retreat and study areas

* Luxe downstairs bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a screenless shower

* Skylit upstairs bathroom with a bath, walk-in shower, stone-topped vanity, and mirrored cabinetry

* Ground-floor powder room

* North-facing, solar-heated pool and poolhouse alfresco with wet bar and bathroom with shower

* Internal courtyard attracting northern light

* Double and single carports with additional driveway parking behind automated gates

* New engineered oak flooring and freshly laid plush carpets

* Substantial attic and under-stairs storage

* Secure alarm system and intercom entry

* Hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, split-system heating/cooling

* Newly landscaped garden with lush lawn and established leafy perimeter

* Garden shed and workshop/storage

* Exquisite range of period features throughout

* Plantation shutters and roller blinds

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