7 Ward Street,
Brighton East

Bringing together gallery-like spaces and state-of-the-art finishes in pursuit of an unparalleled lifestyle, this inspired design from Patrick Gheorghiu of PCG Architects offers innovative 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom, full-suite, multi-zone living across a breathtaking main home and breezy poolside studio. Creatively accommodating with a private ensuite for every bedroom, this visionary home moves with evolving family lifestyles to offer a genuine choice of master-suite upstairs or down, upscale secondary suites and a self-contained fifth bedroom to double as gym, entertainment pavilion or workspace beside the pool.

Characterised by tall walls of double glazing and artful bespoke cabinetry, this triple-zone design entertains on every level with a theatre-appointed formal lounge enclosed by slide-away walls, poolside principal zone soaring to 6.2m moonrise-view heights, and mezzanine living fitted with home-office cabinetry. Extending living outdoors, a louvre-pergolaed al fresco zone features an Electrolux BBQ kitchen, while the ultimate entertainer’s Miele appliance kitchen (with integrated French door fridge and 900mm Smeg drawer-dishwasher) takes centre-stage and a clever butler's pantry (with second Miele dishwasher) waits back-of-house.

Showcasing the architect's multi-discipline, interiors-centred approach, this sophisticated design is meticulously detailed with full-height tiling and bespoke vanities for each 5 Star ensuite, hand-finished cabinetry including around a marble-hearth gasfire, and inventive storage including walk-in and built-in robes plus streamlined linen presses. Curated with natural Carrera marble benchtops, terrazzo-style polished concrete and cocoa-stained oak floors (with feature-panelling to match), these architectural interiors have a world-class edge.

Sparkling with artisan lighting from New Zealand maker, David Trubridge, the home’s interiors feature Italian Gessi tapware (roof-hung for the powder-room), Germanic Hafele and Blum cabinet fittings, and Japanese Kit-Kat feature tiles. Making bold architectural statements at every turn, there are vast expanses of double-glazing wrapped in automated blinds and curtains, a floating stair linking the levels, and a striking tiered peninsula-bench fronting the entertainer’s kitchen.

Appointed to an uncompromising standard with multiple heating systems (including individual climate-control to every room, electric in-floor bathroom heating and hydronic panels and towel rails), the home is automated by a CBUS system, and optioned up with a ducted vacuum system, gas-boosted solar hot-water and in-ceiling speakers inside and out. Highly secure with Smartphone CCTV and video intercom, there’s also the added privacy and peace-of-mind of a secure separate-entry side gate for business use.

Wrapped by a meticulously composed multi-layer landscape centred on a dual-heated, self-cleaning Spanish mosaic-tile pool and spa, the home is styled for lawn-free low-maintenance with irrigated surrounds and a tall double auto-garage. There’s even a nesting duck paying a regular visit before shepherding her ducklings back to Brighton Golf Course.

A bold presence in this famously leafy locale of courts and crescents, the home is perfectly proximate to both Bay St and Church St shopping and stations, and a perfect dog walk to Dendy Park with Hawthorn Rd tram (to the eastern suburban schools) within 500m, the Brighton private schools within minutes, and St Finbar’s Primary School around the corner.