6 Chapman Street
Brighton East

Retaining all the elegance and charm of its c1920s origins, with California Bungalow and Spanish Mission influences, this unique Brighton East residence on a 640sqm north/south block in a coveted lifestyle location will captivate with its bespoke fusion of architectural styles and its inspiring garden setting. The single-level, 3-4 bedroom stucco-clad brick home’s original front rooms are rich in character features including hardwood floorboards, and high arched doorways. Traditional library shelving lines one of the rooms, while the show-stopping central living room with an open fireplace, corrugated iron walls and a domed ceiling, has French doors that open out to a sunny courtyard featuring a stunning Feijoa tree.

A major renovation and extension in the 1990s by acclaimed Melbourne architect James Bate has doubled the floorplan and modernised the rear section of the home including a large second living area, main bedroom, kitchen, laundry and two bathrooms. Cork-tile flooring, soaring recessed ceilings, timber panelled walls, and an abundance of built-in storage are notable features, while the timber-topped central kitchen has recently been updated with all new appliances including an Electrolux induction cooktop, Miele pyrolytic and steamer ovens, and an Asko dishwasher. Ideally set up for living in now while further renovations or redevelopment (STCA) are considered, additional features include an insulated wine cellar and a drying cabinet in the laundry, a spacious storage attic with pull-down ladder, hydronic heating throughout, split system cooling, and a single garage with remote door.

With the former owners being renowned plant collectors, the recently rejuvenated gardens that surround the home contain a fragrant and colourful mix of exotic and rare trees, shrubs and perennials. Meandering paths lead to sunny spots to sit and enjoy the verdant displays, while a watering system keeps the plants hydrated. Exceptionally positioned in an incredibly convenient family-friendly Bayside lifestyle location, within metres to both St Leonard’s and Haileybury colleges, and with the cafes and boutiques of Church Street and Were Street village just a few minutes’ walk away, it’s also within easy reach of Brighton Golf Course, Dendy Park and Brighton Beach.

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