20 Murphy Street

Brighton VIC 3186

Echoing French Provincial glamour and classical architectural charm, this palatially proportioned four-bedroom-plus-study landmark Brighton residence presents luxurious family living and grand-scale poolside entertaining set amongst glorious, landscaped gardens, in a prized beachside pocket.

Two iconic towering palms frame the elegant double-storey rendered brick facade, and a grand double-door entry reveals oak parquetry flooring and a sweeping curved iron and timber balustraded staircase. The refined luxury continues throughout the formal lounge and dining room, with open fireplace, and informal ground-level living spaces all with tantalising pool and garden outlooks. Impressively equipped with a 900mm Ilve freestanding cooker, the gleaming central stone gourmet kitchen has an adjoining walk-in pantry/storage room, while French bi-fold doors open to the undercover deck, enclosed on three sides and fitted with overhead heating, making it ideal for all-season alfresco dining. Surrounded by sandstone paving, the 12-metre-long fully tiled swimming pool is gas and solar-heated, and there is an adjoining studio/cabana, which is currently set up as a home gym.

A lush lawn area, and beautiful established gardens add to the sanctuary-like ambience of the 943sqm approx. blue-chip property. Immaculately presented residence, fitted with plush carpets, the home's classic glamour is amplified upstairs on the broad front-facing balcony where the stunning Canary Island Date Palm's fronds provide shade and privacy. The master suite has a luxe fitted walk-in robe and shower ensuite, there is a fitted study (or fifth bedroom), plus another three double-sized bedrooms with built-in robes, and there are luxuriously fitted bathrooms on both levels, the upstairs one with a built-in oversized tub and heated towel rail. Additional features include a large laundry/utility room with external access, plenty of built-in storage, gas ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, reverse cycle split systems (upstairs and downstairs), and a zoned security alarm system.