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Overview
32 North Road, Brighton
Designed by the renowned modernist architect Guilford Bell, Seccull House, completed in 1972, is widely recognized as one of Bell's most significant residential projects. This exceptional single-level residence is situated on a prestigious 2,100 square meter allotment in the highly sought-after suburb of Brighton. The property is not only a home but also a curated architectural masterpiece, exemplifying mid-century modernism with timeless relevance. It holds the distinguished status of being listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, a rare honor for a modernist home.
Secluded and privately positioned, the house is just moments away from the beach, elite schools, and vibrant village shopping precincts. The design reveals itself with a gallery-like composure, showcasing a sensitive and intelligent contemporary evolution that enhances the residence to meet today's luxury and performance standards. Despite these modern upgrades, the original geometry, purity of line, and striking symmetry that define Bell's architectural vision have been meticulously preserved.
The home features generous yet disciplined volumes, with soaring ceilings and monumental picture windows that serve as intentional apertures. These windows frame the beautifully landscaped gardens as living artworks and allow abundant natural light to penetrate deep into the interior spaces. The overall effect is a residence that feels both expansive and serene, embodying an architecture of calm, balance, and restraint.
At the heart of the home lies an elegant Corian kitchen equipped with integrated Miele appliances. This kitchen adjoins a relaxed dining area and connects through concealed doors to a formal dining room, facilitating seamless transitions between intimate daily living and sophisticated entertaining. The residence offers two distinct living rooms—formal and informal—that extend effortlessly to the pool terrace and outdoor entertaining areas, reinforcing a continuous dialogue between the interior and the surrounding landscape.
Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with the precision of a private pavilion. Three bedrooms each feature a private en-suite bathroom, walk-in robe, and direct access to a secluded courtyard, providing individual retreats for residents. The rear wing is dedicated to the master suite, an expansive sanctuary boasting dual walk-in robes and a luxurious marble en-suite complete with a sunken bath and double shower. Adjacent to the master suite is a light-filled study with bespoke joinery, while an additional multipurpose room offers flexibility as a guest suite, studio, or gym.
Everyday functionality has been enhanced with equal attention to detail. The home includes an updated laundry with a drying cupboard, a purpose-designed mud room, and abundant integrated storage, ensuring that beauty is matched by practical liveability. Technologically and environmentally, the residence is comprehensively future-ready, featuring a fully automated C-Bus system, zoned Sonos audio, automated blinds, hydronic heating, zoned reverse-cycle air conditioning, solar power, full security with surveillance and keyless entry, irrigation, and substantial water storage.
The grounds are estate-scale and offer a range of recreational amenities. These include a solar and gas-heated in-ground pool, an Olympic-sized in-ground trampoline, a golf putting green and practice cage, and expansive manicured lawns to the north and south. Each element has been carefully positioned to preserve the architectural integrity of the home. Completing the offering is a triple garage with additional on-site parking.
Seccull House stands as a rare and enduring home of cultural, architectural, and lifestyle significance, offering a unique opportunity to own a masterpiece of modernist design in one of Melbourne's most prestigious locations.
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Location
Brighton VIC 3186
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