74 Male Street, BrightonVIC

Positioned on a landmark corner in a blue chip family address, enchanting “St. Hellier” c.1882 is a slate roofed brick Victorian providing meticulously renovated single level accommodation just a short stroll from Brighton Primary, Bay and Church Streets, Brighton’s elite private schools, trains, buses and William Street Reserve. Perfectly private on a grand 975 sqm (approx.), its four bedroom two bathroom proportions richly combine exquisite originality with modern family function in a generous living and entertaining home cleverly designed to enjoy its landscaped botanic gardens.

Enjoyed by just four families since its construction 140 years ago, refined original dimensions have been painstakingly restored to their former glory with carefully sourced and curated details that include delicate leadlight features, multiple open fireplaces, soaring rose ceilings, decorative wall papers, luxury soft furnishings and Baltic Pine floors. At the rear, sensitively renovated/extended spaces demonstrate equally impressive attention to detail with a timeless living and entertaining environment unfolding to multiple alfresco areas cocooned by the lush perennial gardens.

Behind a beautifully broad 27.5m frontage, an ironwork verandah façade hides a traditional double fronted layout arranged around a wide central hall with magnificent decorative arch. Five original rooms feature an elegant lounge with built in bureau/storage and open fireplace, handsome formal dining with open fireplace and garden access and three bedrooms including two with open fireplaces, the study/third bedroom with walk in robe. Beyond, a separately zoned main bedroom with extensive built in robes and ensuite enjoys its own garden access whilst large open living and dining areas, also with open fire, step out to dedicated alfresco entertaining.

A long list of other highlights includes a granite topped kitchen with Falcon dual fuel range and walk in pantry, family bathroom and laundry, deep garden verandah perfect for any season entertaining, north facing kitchen garden, second pedestrian entry with water feature via William Street, 30000ltr water storage and auto irrigation system, hydronic heating, ducted cooling, remote double garage plus gated off street parking.

Set amidst prestigious family homes just footsteps from Brighton Primary, a short stroll from William Street Reserve (off leash dog walking), trains and buses with an easy walk to Brighton and Firbank Grammars, and the renowned boutiques, eateries and bars of both Church and Bay Streets. Enjoy easy access to the beach and bay aquatic activities, other leading private schools, and major arterial links to the Peninsula and CBD.