44 Head Street, BrightonVIC

Grandly scaled at the gateway to the bay and parklands, this substantial Californian Bungalow offers timeless living in a lifetime location as it extends from a solid-brick base to provide five-bedroom, two-bathroom family living in park-like approx. 637sqm grounds.

A home of exceptional substance and space with a bay-windowed lounge and separate dining-room, this classic Californian extends inside-to-out with light-filled family living (around a prestige Miele appliance kitchen) spilling out to an al fresco pavilion in breathtaking water- feature gardens, with water storage tanks and auto-watering system, from landscape designer, Gerard Butterss.

Designed for family harmony with parents zoned in a quiet master-suite, and separate wings of children's bedrooms stretching out to the rear, this substantial home fits a modern family with a multi-purpose fifth bedroom offering library-shelving to suit home-office use, and more than enough space to serve as a third living zone.

Appointed with an exceptional eye to detail with natural stone benchtops, extensive German double glazing, automated roller-shutters for almost every window, and multiple reverse-cycle air conditioners plus LVI Swedish electronic heating, the home provides a rich backdrop of period detail beyond its double-door entry. Graced with lofty decorative ceilings, solid hardwood floors and lovely leadlight, there’s even an imported French antique marble fireplace to elevate the classic appeal.

With secure auto-gated parking integrated adding to the impressive presence, the home is beautifully positioned to enjoy the best of both Brighton and Elwood lifestyle. Just half a dozen doors to Elsternwick Park and one block to the Golden Mile beachfront, there’s Elwood’s Ormond Rd shopping strip 600m away, Gardenvale station within a walk, and Church St and the central Brighton schools within minutes.