55 Asling Street
Brighton

Befitting its location in the heart of Brighton’s heritage belt, this solid-brick single level circa-1905 family home is rich in grand Victorian-era character and will captivate with its soaring gallery-like spaces, light-filled contemporary open-plan living and entertaining area, private poolside alfresco zone, and tranquil Japanese-inspired gardens.

Set behind a high private wall, and secure entry gate, the professionally landscaped Japanese front garden is a delightful serene retreat complete with a water feature, carefully arranged pebbles and pavers, a stone lantern, and exquisite highly-considered plantings. The home’s rendered brick façade retains all its century-old hallmarks including an ironwork verandah, tessellated tiling, and a traditional front door flanked by leadlight windows. Inside, the home’s generous proportions and soaring ceilings are resplendent with ornate plasterwork and ceiling roses, while American Oak flooring and modern light fittings introduce the contemporary style elements and designer flair that define the spacious three-to-four bedroom, two-bathroom family home. Architecturally designed, the home’s west-facing rear extension matches the original section’s 3.6 metre ceilings and features large-format double-glazed sliding doors, fitted with automated external blinds, that beautifully frame the in-ground swimming pool and verdant rear gardens. The sleek gourmet kitchen features stone benchtops, and high-end appliances including a Smeg oven, gas cooktop, integrated fridge/freezer, and Miele dishwasher. The capacious main bathroom has an over-sized spa bath, double stone vanity and walk-in wet room shower, and there is a shower ensuite to the main bedroom. Cocooned in lush greenery, the sandstone paved alfresco and pool area gets an abundance of northerly sun. A pool house/change room features an outdoor shower, and powder room, and space for a drinks fridge and servery, ideal for poolside entertaining. There are also gas points for barbecuing. Additional features include a garden shed, off-street parking for two cars, central gas ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, and an good-sized storage attic with pull-down ladder.

This enviable location is in walking distance to both North Brighton and Gardenvale stations, a short stroll to the boutiques, cafes and fine-dining eateries of Bay and Martin Street, and close to all Brighton living has to offer including prestigious schools, beaches and the Bay Trail.