78 Cole St, Brighton

Edwardian Elegance Reveals Contemporary Family Flair

An outstanding and tightly held opportunity offering an unbeatable Brighton lifestyle, this free-flowing 4 bedroom Edwardian family home irresistibly combines the contemporary comforts of open-plan living and dining with instantly inviting formal and outdoor spaces.

Upon elegant verandah entry, discover formal dining and lounge rooms, substantial in size and making good use of period detail with Sydney Blue Gum underfoot. A home office is nestled beside these rooms, large enough to accommodate a team.

From here the home reveals itself in a significant fashion. The generous use of glass emphasis's the breadth of space, offering a glorious direct line of sight over the pool to the rear of the block. A wonderfully sunlit and versatile space currently being used as a piano alcove could work equally well as light and bright sitting room. A welcoming and remarkably roomy open-plan living and dining area sits alongside a gleaming granite-topped kitchen showcasing high-end Smeg and Miele appliances.

Step outside and make every social event an occasion with a sheltered al fresco terrace, designer swimming pool and a relaxing spa at your disposal. Perfectly proportioned, this space will be used on a daily basis as a private sanctuary or the ideal spot to entertain family and friends on any chosen scale.

Head upstairs on a grand staircase and discover a landing that could work well as a teen retreat or reading room. Above the staircase, rows of automatic windows strategically invite natural light and air into the home. Offering commanding treetop vistas from all vantage points, a delightfully angular balcony and four bedrooms are staged on this level, serviced by a luxe family bathroom. The main bedroom boasts a large dressing room and a striking ensuite with a relaxing bathtub, oversized shower and a twin vanity.

In a house alive with style and personality, comprehensive features include a remote-controlled 2-car garage with internal access, ground-floor bathroom/powder room, convenient study nook, granite-topped wet bar, storeroom and workshop, extensive heating and cooling throughout, alarm system, solar panelling, and easy-care gardens with a number of Magnolia, Myrtle and Gingko trees providing shade.

 The home offers the full complement of period features including ornate open fireplaces, decorative cornices, elaborate leadlight windows, soaring ceilings, tessellated tiling on an elegant verandah, and intricate ceiling craftsmanship. From vision to completion, every dazzling detail has been carefully contemplated and lovingly crafted. Everything about this home feels just right.

This is quite simply Brighton’s most convenient address. Take a leisurely stroll to Martin Street’s boutique shopping and cafes, Elsternwick Park, Star of the Sea and other leading schools, Gardenvale train station, and a beach at the end of the street. Enjoy privileged Bayside living without compromise and inspect today!

 * 4 large bedrooms, 3 with BIR and integrated desks, 2 with balcony access, main with stunning ensuite and dressing room

* Formal, French-doored dining room

* Welcoming formal lounge room

* Large study/home office

* Light-filled sitting room, versatile space currently being used as a grand piano alcove

* Sweeping, super-sized open-plan living and dining

* Gleaming granite-topped kitchen with top-of-the-range Smeg 110cm freestanding oven, Miele dishwasher, two sink areas, walk-in pantry, and entertainers’ island bench with integrated shelving perfect for a wine chiller

* Deluxe ground-floor bathroom with oversized shower

* Handy study nook with integrated desk and shelving

* Granite-topped wet bar featuring wine cabinet

* Large laundry with ample shelving and storage

* Luxury family bathroom with bath and oversized shower

* Commanding balcony overlooking pool and neighbourhood

* Automatic double garage featuring internal access with adjacent storeroom and workshop

* Remote-controlled gated entry from Murphy Street

* Inviting gas and solar heated pool and spa with appealing water feature

* Sheltered al fresco Merbau deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining

* Hydronic heating, ducted heating and cooling, a number of split-system heating and cooling units and ceiling fans throughout

* Alarm system

* Sydney Blue Gum timber boards

* Plantation shutters and Holland blinds

* Solar panelling

* Period features include decorative cornice work, elaborate leadlight windows, tesselated tiling, ornate open fireplaces and intricate ceiling roses.

* Landscaped and established garden with Magnolia, Myrtle, Gingko and Firewheel trees

* Water tanks and automatic watering system

* LED Garden Lights throughout.

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

* Zip hot and chilled water tap in the kitchen.