What you also note, as glorious green canopies shelter sublime streetscapes, are the houses you long to see, places presenting beautiful, assured faces to the street, often admired but never inspected.
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The day we got to walk through 8 Seacombe Grove, rather than just glide by contemplating its splendid facade, was a long time coming.
What has always been striking about this corner house is that its single-level arrangement confers an elegant self-possession. Its singular appearance and focused dimension stamp it unmistakably grand, but amiable also.
8 Seacombe Grove, Brighton VIC 3186
“Widely regarded as the most recognisable home in the golden mile, this Stephen Akehurst masterpiece is offered for the first time,” says Marshall White agent Andy Nasr . “Epitomising class and luxury in one of Brighton’s most sought-after streets.”
Against this, the facade is radiant. The timeless, stylish Euroa Brickworks Tapestry bricks are showstoppers. White-framed casements, copper pipes running an elegant seam around the shingled rooftop, black shutters and black, wrought-iron gates protecting the forecourt and recessed entry complete the picture. It is as crisp and clear-headed as it is effortlessly fine.
Finally, after all that delicious lingering, we are under that portico, through the white-banded glass entrance and straight into the sublime sitting room.
On the southerly side of the sitting room, a short passage banks across to accommodate two fine bedrooms. Both have elegant en suites, green views, and one has French doors onto the side terrace.
Double doors off the central sitting room take you into the superb main bedroom. Here the pretty front windows overlook the garden and beautiful street trees, while to the side more French doors take you onto the patio and superb garden terrace. Here the high-walled privacy creates a serene setting. Water views even appear at the end of the laneway opposite. Delightful.
A full walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite with a twin-basin vanity, stand-alone bath, and access to that divine little patio complete a classic-style main bedroom suite.
The kitchen is all urbane style – marble benches, crisp white cabinetry with a French flourish to go with the statement rangehood. The area rolls around behind to include a butler’s pantry with an impressive appliance array and excellent storage.
Complete the circle by continuing around to the gorgeous meals area that spills out to the sublime, large north terrace garden.
Out here, the covered al fresco space comes with a fireplace as well as a built-in barbecue before you bank across to Bangay’s brilliant patio. A line of tall manicured greenery provides privacy and pomp. Underneath a low green row is woven through with bursts of blushing flowers. The fully paved area turns to the south edge, to smartly join the front garden.
Back inside, take the lift to the voluminous basement. Down here, it’s Brighton-big, with room for multiple motors, a dedicated workshop and a gym.
The rest of the underground space caters for fun and games. A gorgeous little cellar, a glamorous little powder room and a tiered cinema with padded linen walls and plush armchair seating.
We take our leave here reluctantly, but at least we’ll always have the drive-by.
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