200 Were Street, Brighton East, Vic 3187

Maximising the beauty of the glorious north facing front garden, this heartwarming 5 bedroom + study 3 bathroom 1930s charmer accommodates every family dynamic in entertaining harmony. Built in the Arts and Crafts era and charmed with high intricate ceilings, gorgeous leadlights, timber panelling, timber fretwork and deep sills, while offering beamed cathedral ceilings upstairs and shiplap panelling. Divided into 4 separate zones, this engaging treasure features stunning north facing sitting and dining rooms (open fireplace) with a superb Hampton’s style entertainer’s kitchen (Fisher and Paykel appliances and walk in pantry) with a massive island bench opening onto the sun filled alfresco terrace. Upstairs is the parent’s domain with its stylish north facing living area featuring a full length balcony that takes in the views of the heritage towers which line the neighbouring streets; a generous main bedroom with built in robes, a renovated ensuite and a versatile study/dressing room (or nursery). The ground floor is home to a further 2 huge bedrooms serviced by a tasteful bathroom, powder room and a family size fitted laundry (ironing station). Under the same roofline is a 2 bedroom self contained guest house that’s perfect for adult children or in-laws with its own galley kitchen overlooking a sun filled living area (custom joinery) and access to delightful garden terrace (café awning); 2 double bedrooms (one with robes) and a groovy bathroom/laundry. A home that grows with your family needs, this elegant treasure is appointed with ducted heating (2 units), a gas heater, evaporative cooling, heated towel rails, a picturesque rear garden, 8.6kW solar system and a parking for 3 plus a carport. In this exclusive tree lined street, around the corner from St Leonard’s College, South End Shopping Village and the Were Street Village, moments to buses to Middle Brighton and Southland, Haileybury College, Hampton Primary School, Brighton Secondary College and the beach.