26 Downes Avenue,
Brighton
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Grand Design with Endless Garden Views
A grand presence on this famously leafy period streetscape, this fine four bedroom, two bathroom home showcases a benchmark renovation that offers today’s in-demand triple zone floorplan, yesterday’s finest Spanish Mission ( Art Deco 1928) architecture...and two levels of north-facing views directly over Kamesburgh Gardens.
Awarded by Bayside Council as one the locality’s best extensions, the home unfolds beyond a graciously arched and barley-twisted façade with formal lounge and dining rooms divided by leadlight doors, equally generous family and alfresco zones separated by dual sets of French doors, and a third large living zone on the balconied master-level.
Featuring a sympathetic interior curation with a Shaker-style Miele and Ilve appliance kitchen (with integrated Liebherr fridge-freezer and walk-in pantry), and glossy bathrooms including a double ensuite (with dual vanity and double shower), the home is richly finished with natural stone benchtops, authentic hardwood floors and airy plantation shutters all against a backdrop of original high ornate ceilings and sparkling leadlight.
Appointed with hydronic heating and reverse-cycle air-conditioning, gas fireplace, and an alarm plus video intercom, the home’s family-wise fit-out includes a home-office area for first-floor living, a generous walk-in robe for the park-view master-domain, and clever detail including a step-in linen-press behind vintage doors. Set in a groomed formal landscape with plentiful parking including an garage, even the gardens offer up-to-the-minute family amenity – including a state-of-the-art self-cleaning fully-tiled pool & spa enclosed by invisible-glass fencing.
Located for a quiet life at one of Brighton’s most famously leafy addresses, this award-winning home enjoys unbeatable amenity with Bay St and Church St shopping both within minutes, the North Rd and central Brighton schools within reach, a choice of station within a walk, highly-sought Elsternwick Primary School in Zone and the grand grounds oh Kamesburgh Gardens always in view.
Justin Follett
