'Methven' - A significant South Road residence since 1906 this grand Italianate Victorian home continues to impress with exceptional family living inside and out. Graced with magnificent period style, wonderful natural light and estate like grounds just moments to the beach, leading schools, South Road oval & playground and Brighton Beach station....
'Methven' - A significant South Road residence since 1906 this grand Italianate Victorian home continues to impress with exceptional family living inside and out. Graced with magnificent period style, wonderful natural light and estate like grounds just moments to the beach, leading schools, South Road oval & playground and Brighton Beach station. Enchanting gardens & a traditional return verandah introduce stunning original rooms off a long corbel arched hallway with bespoke carpet runner and leadlight entry. Beautifully zoned for modern family life with an opulent formal lounge and dining room both showcasing 14 foot vaulted ceilings, ornate roses & cornicing, open fire places and bay windows. A marble & American walnut Miele equipped kitchen (computer nook & walk in pantry) adjoins relaxed open plan living stepping out to a full length, covered entertaining deck with bay glimpses, sparkling salt-water pool & more glorious gardens to enjoy. Generous 5-bedroom accommodation includes a tranquil master domain complete with open fireplace, en suite & walk in robe and plenty of options for a study or home office. Other highlights include a travertine tiled family bathroom, storeroom with underground cellar, laundry/drying room, upper level in-roof storage & historical 'widows walk' observation area (no longer in use). Secure parking from the front & rear includes auto gated circular drive and 4 car garage with Haileybury Street access (original horse & carriage entry) with workshop and pool facility bathroom. This gracious family home with a wealth of period features, 5 Victorian fireplaces, hydronic heating, intercom & 12,000lt water tanks is perfect for today with scope to further enhance tomorrow. Land size: 1106sqmt approx For more information about this landmark beachside property please contact Andrew Campbell at Buxton Brighton on 0419 366 545
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