215 Were Street

Brighton East VIC 3187

Sold by Ben Vieth - Marshall White

Inspired by the timeless grandeur of the classic coastal villas of Southern Europe, this architect-designed, custom-built five-bedroom Brighton East residence is perfect for effortless family living and northerly facing alfresco poolside entertaining surrounded by designer gardens in a prized beachside neighbourhood.

With gated video intercom entry, the paved pathway lined with apricot standard roses creates a delightfully fragrant entrance in Spring and Summer. An arched portico frames the custom timber front door that opens to reveal a generously proportioned hallway, with gallery lighting and newly re-surfaced Tasmanian Oak flooring. A warm ambience is created with under-floor hydronic heating on the lower level and wall panels fitted to the upper-level rooms. Along the way to the north-facing main living and culinary zone (with wood fire heater) is a delightful home office (or bedroom), a guest bedroom with fernery outlooks, a glamorous art-deco inspired bathroom with marble chequerboard tiling, and a sumptuous sitting room with gas log-fire, that can also double as a home cinema (with built-in screen and provision for projector). Adding to the home's impressive entertaining amenity is an under-stairs wine cellar/tasting room with temperature and humidity control. The centrepiece of the grand French farmhouse kitchen is an imported Lacanche freestanding cooker with gas hob and double-ovens, complemented by unique hand-made splashback tiles, timber benchtops, a Miele integrated dishwasher, and a matching butler's pantry. Bi-fold doors open out to the undercover alfresco terrace, with ceiling fans and lighting, a built-in barbecue and drinks fridge, and the adjoining vine-covered pergola beautifully frames the built-in solar heated swimming pool and gas heated spa.