874 Hampton Street
Brighton

Impressively transformed for today's living, this six-bedroom Californian bungalow brings contemporary spaciousness to a classic Brighton home. The original beauty from a golden era has been retained, with the brick-piered veranda, timber-panelled entry foyer and leadlight windows reminders of this home's fine history. Today there's all the spaces families desire, with the choice of formal and relaxed living and dining zones downstairs, upstairs lounge, study with storage, and a generous stone-bench kitchen. Thoughtful planning merges old and new with flair, featuring leadlight windows screened with plantation shutters, decades-old trees retained in the landscaped garden, an open fireplace, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Ground-floor bedrooms include a parents' retreat and ensuite with a bath and marble-topped twin-sink vanity, the zoning offers space for the whole family, and there's room to entertain in style. Relaxing outdoors is easy with a deck off the family room, a paved terrace, and shaded play space. Quality design and features include four upstairs bedrooms, car access through a remote-control gate, bespoke joinery, Smeg and Bosch appliances, storage space under the stairs, and Baltic pine floors. Ideal location for walking to Bay Street's cafes and shops, North Brighton station, Brighton Primary School, and Old Dairy Reserve's playground is around the corner.