32 Yuille Street
Brighton

Celebrating the signature style elements of renowned Melbourne architect Geoffrey Summers this uniquely designed and custom-built Brighton residence will captivate with its reclaimed and recycled materials palette, a stunning northerly-facing conservatory with adjoining alfresco courtyard, and an expansive, contemporary layout highly considered for effortless family living and entertaining.

On the market for the first time since it was constructed in the early 1980s, the owner-builder’s penchant for antiques and Victoriana is gloriously evident in re-purposed fixtures and fittings throughout. Sandstone, brick, and slate define the exterior, while the surprisingly generously proportioned interiors are enhanced with chequerboard tiles, parquetry flooring, ornate fireplaces, and Victorian leadlight doors and windows. Timeless and contemporary, the gourmet Calacatta marble kitchen features a custom island bench, a Bosch freestanding cooker with gas cooktop, and bi-fold servery windows that open to the alfresco courtyard.

The ground floor layout comprises the zoned main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom, a study/library, a powder room, and a living zone that connects to the wondrous plant-filled conservatory, which has access from the garage and has been known to serve as a classic car showroom. The delightful rear garden with alfresco deck and pergola opens from the kitchen and adjoining dining area with leadlight bay windows. Matching the overall theme is a custom brick studio/workshop that is reminiscent of a goldrush era miner’s cottage, ideal for teenage accommodation or as an additional work-from-home space. Upstairs are three charming bedrooms with attic ceilings, built-in cabinetry, and a marble-tiled family bathroom with spa bath. Additional features include hydronic heating, an under-stair wet bar/wine storage space, laundry with external access, and a double garage with automated door.

Set on a generous 826-square-metre* allotment and superbly located in a blue-chip beachside street, close to Were Street Village, Church Street shops, Brighton Beach station and central to the area’s esteemed schools including St. Leonards, Haileybury, Brighton Grammar and Firbank.

*Approximate land size