14 Martin Street, Brighton, Vic 3186

Resplendently rejuvenated and splendidly maintained by just two families over its illustrious century-old history, this landmark Brighton residence is positioned in the exclusive Golden Mile on 761 square metres* and only six doors from the beach. On the market for the first time in almost four decades, the character-rich five-bedroom family home presents a captivating fusion of grand Californian Bungalow and Arts & Crafts architecture, contemporarily enhanced with a gourmet stone/Fisher & Paykel kitchen and butler’s pantry, open plan formal and informal living and entertaining spaces, and an indoor heated pool set in a central atrium. The bespoke, original fit-out, incorporating timber wall panelling, decorative carved timber features, a working wood fireplace and a pair of built-in ‘warming seats’ define the generously proportioned and light-filled dimensions, enhanced with new oak flooring, skylights, plantation shutters, and designer pendant lighting. The flexible multi-room floorplan can be adapted to suit zoned or multi-generational family living with options for master bedrooms suites on both levels, along with three well-appointed bathrooms including a downstairs wet-room bath/shower and a powder room. Additional features include a fitted wine room, a bar, comprehensive CCTV alarm system, and an abundance of storage including under-stair and attic rooms. 

The stucco clad double brick home on bluestone foundations is securely set behind automated gates and a high wall that edges lush low-maintenance gardens, featuring a fernery with ‘secret garden’, and originally planted trees including a magnolia, an oak, and a crepe myrtle, which provide year-round pleasure. A converted garage with built-in barbecue kitchen and access to the indoor pool area and north facing side terrace adds outstanding outdoor entertaining amenity, and there is secure off-street parking, and an automated garden irrigation system. Positioned in the tightly held beach cul-de-sac end of Martin Street, with no heritage overlay, this outstanding located property also offers potential for rebuild/redevelopment (STCA). Prestigious schools including Brighton Grammar, Firbank Grammar, Star of the Sea, Melbourne Grammar, Wesley College and Caulfield Grammar are all within an easy drive, along with Elsternwick Park, Martin Street and Bay Street shops, cafes, restaurants, and stations. 

*Approximate land size