4 Shirley Court, Brighton East, Vic 3187

Architecturally renovated and extended under the watchful eye of Sharyn Colquhoun of SCID, this iconic mid-century masterpiece manages to boldly defy cliche with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a study, all in a leafy, family-friendly cul de sac of immense lifestyle appeal. Tastefully understated while creating a genuine sense of occasion, this designer’s own home has been a long-term labour of love and is offered for the first time in over 20 years, in a tightly-held position that is zoned for Gardenvale Primary School.

With its original blonde brick façade complemented by sculptured curved concrete render and vast custom-built steel framed windows, the home creates a presence to be admired in this tightly held court where children can play safely.

Inside, heritage warmth gives way to contemporary drama as the home steps down to a breath-taking open-plan that is anchored on slab-heated polished concrete flooring with a European kitchen where a stainless-steel island offers an additional place to gather. Flanked by expansive glass sliding doors, the indoor-outdoor distinction is dissolved as guests are invited to enjoy outdoor dining on a wrap-round deck that overlooks the solar-heated, north-facing joy of a swimming pool that is privately shielded by established foliage.

A stunning, skylit, double-height void frames a timber staircase and a hanging planter box garden where architectural inspiration merges with nature and reveals a wonderful upstairs extension. Here, a remarkable living room is sealed away from 3 of the home’s bedrooms by a large sliding door and effortlessly connected to a treetop terrace where the cooling flow is welcome in summer and a suspended Aurora fireplace warms the coldest of winter nights. Like a private leafy oasis, this is a unique space that is perfect for family movie nights.

Offering both upstairs and downstairs primary bedroom potential – each with generous walk-in robes and beautifully resolved ensuites that are themed to the remaining two bathrooms – the home’s multigenerational prospects are notable. Terrazzo tiling in the bathrooms again feels authentic to the home’s mid-century feel, whilst the remaining bedrooms have each been completed with substantial built-in robes. Further, a large study / office with a vast built-in desk that can comfortably serve as a 2-person workstation helps to accommodate any further work-from-home requirements.

Attention-to-detail is a hallmark of this impressive home that also offers well-considered drying spaces in the laundry, the retention of chic mid-century master-built cabinetry in both the open-plan and the formal lounge as well as appealing mid-century light fittings. An extensive list of added highlights include hydronic heating, central air conditioning, solar power panels and keyless entry, as well as a front carport, a studio / workshop area and driveway parking for a second vehicle.

No detail has been overlooked in this premier position merely metres from both Landcox and Hurlingham Parks, moments from the ritz of Bay Street Brighton and a gentle stroll from the village vibes of Martin Street, plus you have Star of the Sea and Brighton Grammar School nearby, zoning for Brighton Secondary College and excellent transport connections that include trams, buses and trains from North Brighton Railway Station.

Type

House

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

4

Parkings

2

Study

1