145 Male Street, Brighton

Spectacular in design and detail, this immaculate Victorian residence showcases a just-completed renovation by Wolveridge Architects. Perfectly located on the edge of Bay Street’s cosmopolitan lifestyle precinct, it harmoniously combines period elegance with contemporary family excellence in a sun-soaked pool and garden setting. The original rooms retain the beauty of the era, featuring a fire-warmed sitting room and a generous main bedroom (with robes and en suite) that privately fronts the home. A traditional arched hallway sweeps past two additional bedrooms, offering an attractive option for a home-office. Wide-format Oak seamlessly moves from floor to ceiling, signifying a breathtaking transition from old to new. An ultra-stylish rear extension stretches out along the northern aspect, with floor-to-ceiling sliders effortlessly connecting the internal living spaces to the outdoor entertaining areas. A full-size heated pool, vast decking, verdant lawns, and a window-walled remote garage-turned pool-house provide an idyllic environment for active families and avid entertainers. The kitchen is something to behold, featuring a magnificent island bench and dining extension custom-crafted from a slab of Artedomus’ Predia marble. In stunning contrast, Super White Dolomite adorns other surfaces for high style and functionality. Integrated appliances, designer cabinetry, including a butler’s pantry (with a second integrated dishwasher), and a wine cellar/tasting room enhance the experience. A luxurious, French-made cast-iron wood heater by Cheminees Seguin warms a spacious dining area on one side and an uber-cool sunken lounge on the other. Both zones feature bespoke cabinetry, while custom lighting and daylong sun highlight the artful blend of natural materials, such as polished concrete with in-slab heating, natural stone, and brushed brass, showcased throughout the home. An opulent Predia marble bathroom awaits beyond a light-well courtyard, making it ideal for guests or family members using the ground floor bedrooms. Upstairs is a kids’ haven, featuring an expansive retreat, integrated study area, and a fully-tiled family bathroom with a deluxe freestanding bathtub. Two additional bedrooms boast built-in robes, with one also offering a built-in desk and a 'secret' gaming room, cubby, or extra-large in-roof storage. Exceeding expectations with every family requirement considered and every comfort met, this private and peaceful home offers thoughtful extras, including a drying cabinet in the laundry, automatic blinds in the living zone, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning in addition to in-floor heating, and in-ceiling speakers for app-operated Sonos. Leave the car at home behind security gates and walk to Bay Street’s renowned eateries, cafes, Coles supermarket, the cinema, and train station, as well as Brighton Primary, Brighton Grammar, and Firbank. Close to parks, Church Street, and the beach.