20 Murphy Street, Brighton, Vic 3186

Echoing French Provincial glamour and classical architectural charm, this palatially proportioned four-bedroom-plus-study landmark Brighton residence presents luxurious family living and grand-scale poolside entertaining set amongst glorious, landscaped gardens, in a prized beachside pocket.

Two iconic towering palms frame the elegant double-storey rendered brick façade, and a grand double-door entry reveals oak parquetry flooring and a sweeping curved iron and timber balustraded staircase. The refined luxury continues throughout the formal lounge and dining room, with open fireplace, and informal ground-level living spaces all with tantalising pool and garden outlooks. Impressively equipped with a 900mm Ilve freestanding cooker, the gleaming central stone gourmet kitchen has an adjoining walk-in pantry/storage room, while French bi-fold doors open to the undercover deck, enclosed on three sides and fitted with overhead heating, making it ideal for all-season alfresco dining. Surrounded by sandstone paving, the 12-metre-long fully tiled swimming pool is gas and solar-heated, and there is an adjoining studio/cabana, which is currently set up as a home gym.

A lush lawn area, and beautiful established gardens add to the sanctuary-like ambience of the 943sqm approx. blue-chip property. Immaculately presented residence, fitted with plush carpets, the home’s classic glamour is amplified upstairs on the broad front-facing balcony where the stunning Canary Island Date Palm’s fronds provide shade and privacy. The master suite has a luxe fitted walk-in robe and shower ensuite, there is a fitted study (or fifth bedroom), plus another three double-sized bedrooms with built-in robes, and there are luxuriously fitted bathrooms on both levels, the upstairs one with a built-in oversized tub and heated towel rail. Additional features include a large laundry/utility room with external access, plenty of built-in storage, gas ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, reverse cycle split systems (upstairs and downstairs), and a zoned security alarm system.

Fabulously located, in a tranquil, leafy North Brighton Street with Elsternwick Park with its expansive sports fields, gardens, and lake, just minutes away, it’s also an easy stroll to New Street, Martin Street and Bay Street shops and cafes, and Elwood foreshore and beach. Outstanding choices for walking-distance schools include Star of the Sea College, Brighton Grammar and Firbank Grammar.