1 & 2/55 Bay Street
Brighton, VIC 3186

Overview

1 & 2/55 Bay Street, Brighton VIC 3186

Located on a prized north-west corner of Bay Street between New Street and the foreshore, just a five-minute walk to the beach, this rare 435 square meter (approximate) property offers a landmark opportunity in the sought-after beachside suburb of Brighton. The property features a charming clinker brick facade characteristic of the 1930s Tudor/Art Deco style and is presented on a single title.

The residence comprises two expansive, full-floor boutique apartments, each rich in period character, generously proportioned, and filled with natural sunlight. This unique offering is ideal for investors, renovators, or visionary buyers, as each apartment benefits from its own private walled courtyard and two off-street parking spaces.

The broader opportunity allows for various possibilities, including continued dual-income investment, transformation into a substantial luxury home, or potential future redevelopment subject to council approval in one of Brighton’s most prestigious and tightly held pockets.

The ground-floor apartment welcomes you with an arched, covered porch and showcases a wealth of original features such as soaring ceilings, lattice leadlight windows, and polished timber floors. The generous lounge and adjoining dining room both feature ornamental fireplaces and are complemented by a charming study. The kitchen and bathroom retain much of their original character. Two bedrooms are included, with the main bedroom being oversized and adorned with ornate ceilings. The apartment opens onto a paved courtyard framed by established greenery, providing a private outdoor retreat.

Access to the upper apartment is via an enclosed brick staircase with decorative windows. This residence mirrors the generous scale and beautiful period details of the ground floor, enhanced with modern comforts. It includes two bedrooms with built-in robes, inviting lounge and dining rooms with ornamental fireplaces and a split system for climate control, and a beautifully sunlit study. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and dishwasher, and external stairs connect to a leafy courtyard and parking area. The bathroom features a bath and a separate WC.

Superbly positioned just footsteps from the beach and the vibrant Bay Street dining and shopping precinct, the property also offers convenient access to rail transport and prestigious schools such as Brighton Grammar and Firbank. This exceptional address is further enhanced by its proximity to Brighton’s renowned Golden Mile foreshore, making it a highly desirable location.

This landmark duplex opportunity presents a rare chance to secure a significant property in a prime location with multiple options for use and development.

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