158 Esplanade
Brighton, VIC 3186

Overview

158 Esplanade, Brighton, 3186

This exceptional beachfront home in Brighton offers unparalleled views of the sea, sand, and stunning sunsets, providing a magnificent backdrop for grand-scale living. Situated in a prestigious beachside location, the property is near iconic bathing boxes at Dendy Beach and conveniently close to Church Street's shops, cafes, and excellent schools.

Set on a generously proportioned 976 square metre block, the home benefits from rare dual access via both Esplanade and Victoria Street, offering potential advantages for future redevelopment. The resort-inspired private rear garden is enclosed and opens from a spacious family room, facilitating seamless indoor-outdoor living. This family room is one of four impressive living and dining areas, three of which feature inviting gas fireplaces that add warmth and charm.

The formal lounge is stylishly designed with a gas fireplace and provides access to a private, secure, and sheltered outdoor garden space at the front of the property. A double-height void surrounds the staircase, which is equipped with a recently installed compact lift to assist with mobility needs. Adjacent to the formal lounge and kitchen is a generous separate dining room overlooking a tranquil water feature in a lily pond, enhancing the home's elegant ambiance.

The renovated kitchen showcases VJ panelled cabinetry offering extensive storage through convenient drawers and a pantry. It is fitted with Electrolux appliances and features an island bench and breakfast counter wrapped in curved timber. A service hatch window from the kitchen facilitates effortless outdoor entertaining.

The residence comprises four bedrooms plus a study that can serve as a fifth bedroom. The expansive main bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom and a large dressing room. From the parents' retreat, upstairs lounge with a gas fireplace, and spacious balcony, residents can enjoy some of Brighton's finest views, including ships crossing the bay, kite surfers, and the city skyline. Two additional bathrooms, one on each floor, serve the remaining bedrooms.

A generous laundry with ample storage space and access to a side courtyard adds to the home's functionality. Wide hallways contribute to an impressive sense of space throughout the residence. High-quality finishes include Italian marble and oak flooring, textured carpeting, stone benches, and contemporary tapware.

Security and convenience are enhanced by an entry intercom granting visitor access from both front and rear gates, a security alarm system, reverse cycle air conditioning and heating, and ceiling fans. Additional comfort options include electric underfloor heating in the family and kitchen areas and ducted heating in other downstairs spaces. The home has undergone extensive rewiring, new lighting installation, and integration of smoke detectors. Movement-activated outdoor security and garden lighting have also been installed.

Outdoor living is abundant with a sun-drenched paved terrace, a grassed area, and a spa. The sparkling pool holds a current certificate of pool safety compliance and can be heated via recently installed solar panels located on one of the garage roofs. The pool area includes an equipment room and a shower room with a toilet.

Parking is ample with two double garages at the rear accessed from Victoria Street, accommodating four cars plus storage space. Additionally, there is off-street parking for two cars on the front driveway off Esplanade, with further parking generally available on Victoria Street, supported by Council-provided Visitors' permits for extended stays.

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