8 South Rd, Brighton is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1906. The property has a land size of 1164m2.
'Methven' - A significant South Road residence since 1906 this grand Italianate Victorian home continues to impress with exceptional family living inside and out. Graced with magnificent period style, wonderful natural light and estate like grounds just moments to the beach, leading schools, South Road oval & playground and Brighton Beach station. Enchanting gardens & a traditional return verandah introduce stunning original rooms off a long corbel arched hallway with bespoke carpet runner and leadlight entry. Beautifully zoned for modern family life with an opulent formal lounge and dining room both showcasing 14 foot vaulted ceilings, ornate roses & cornicing, open fire places and bay windows. A marble & American walnut Miele equipped kitchen (computer nook & walk in pantry) adjoins relaxed open plan living stepping out to a full length, covered entertaining deck with bay glimpses, sparkling salt-water pool & more glorious gardens to enjoy. Generous 5-bedroom accommodation includes a tranquil master domain complete with open fireplace, en suite & walk in robe and plenty of options for a study or home office. Other highlights include a travertine tiled family bathroom, storeroom with underground cellar, laundry/drying room, upper level in-roof storage & historical 'widows walk' observation area (no longer in use). Secure parking from the front & rear includes auto gated circular drive and 4 car garage with Haileybury Street access (original horse & carriage entry) with workshop and pool facility bathroom. This gracious family home with a wealth of period features, 5 Victorian fireplaces, hydronic heating, intercom & 12,000lt water tanks is perfect for today with scope to further enhance tomorrow. Land size: 1106sqmt approx For more information about this landmark beachside property please contact Andrew Campbell at Buxton Brighton on 0419 366 545
The size of Brighton is approximately 8.4 square kilometres. It has 22 parks covering nearly 10.9% of total area. The population of Brighton in 2016 was 23253 people. By 2021 the population was 23252 showing a stable population in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Brighton is 50-59 years. Households in Brighton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Brighton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.20% of the homes in Brighton were owner-occupied compared with 72.10% in 2016.
Brighton has 14,240 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Brighton have seen a -0.22% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 13.04% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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