12A Menzies Avenue

Brighton VIC 3186

Offering in excess of 500m2 of living, the crafted quality is expressed solidly in the impeccable workmanship of highly detailed junctions, all surfaces, and built in joinery. The selection of fittings, appliances and equipment are the best in the range.
In the private formal living room vast expanses of floor to ceiling double glazed hardwood windows provide a warm counter balance to the sculptural external composition of zinc and concrete wrapping blades; while at the opposite end of the house an extensive open plan living area shrouded in floor to ceiling double glazed windows provides a seamless outlook to landscaped areas. A Jack Merlo designed pool with a feature laser cut aluminium screen with concealed integrated LED back lighting provides an awe inspiring back drop at night whilst entertaining. The solar-heated pool was recently awarded a gold medal for the best pool in its category in the 2012 SPASA Awards.
The custom kitchen is a balanced composition of honed granite, soft metallic panels, seamless Staron enhanced with selections of timber veneer. The island bench is a focal element reinforcing the bespoke design and intricate detailing throughout. A feature of the kitchen is the Butler's pantry/kitchen and alfresco area all seamlessly integrated in a continuous 15m long line of custom crafted cabinetry.
The self contained basement offers more than 100m2 of additional living with a state-of-the-art home cinema, a separate versatile games room, a kitchenette/bar, a bathroom, and a vast wine cellar; while a top-floor children's lounge with views across Port Phillip Bay integrates an 8-metre long study area with multiple work stations.
The four bedroom plus ground floor fully fitted study and five-bathroom accommodation includes an apartment sized parent's retreat with a lounge area, study and an opulent limestone clad ensuite with a French inspired bath, a double shower and 9m long fully fitted robe with bi-folding doors and veneer internals.
Highly customised and intricately detailed, the attention to detail in the home is unprecedented and integrates every conceivable luxury from a Sonos sound system and separate integrated AV system in the living areas and basement, to hand formed limestone bathroom vanities, hydronic in slab heating, motorised Italian designer blinds and designer Zucchetti tapware.
This unrepeatable residence is an unashamed example of bold contemporary design yet the integration of the natural elements of zinc, concrete, stone and hardwood and the skilfully created warm interiors will ensure this home will timelessly be an example of inspiring architecture in this tightly held tree lined avenue between the beach and leading schools and well-placed to easily access public transport and Brighton's renowned shopping and entertaining.
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