56 Martin Street
Brighton

Elegantly appointed and impressively proportioned, this classic French Provincial-inspired five-bedroom Brighton residence will delight with its expansive light-filled living and entertaining spaces and its exquisite private garden setting in an exclusive leafy neighbourhood, just moments from Golden Mile beaches.

Securely set behind a high wall with automated iron gates and video intercom entry, the delightful entryway features a column portico entry below a Juliette balcony and classical formal gardens. Inside the grandeur is endorsed with polished timber flooring, an elegant timber and iron stairway, and an abundance of northerly light pouring in through skylights and light-courts. The home features a formal lounge with a gas log fire heater, a lighted filled formal dining room, and an open-plan living area that flows through French doors to the alfresco space. This area is ideal for year-round entertaining, complete with an automated pergola and a beautifully landscaped private rear garden, highlighted by an elegant central water fountain. The gleaming gourmet kitchen features stone benchtops, St. George appliances including double ovens and gas cook top, and a Miele dishwasher. Offering a flexible floorplan for effortless family liveability, there is a downstairs bedroom, (or study), and adjacent bathroom, while upstairs is the north-facing master suite with walk-in robe and marble/stone spa ensuite, a secondary bedroom suite with shower ensuite, a light-filled living room, two further bedrooms, and the main bathroom with separate powder room facility. Additional features include a large laundry with external access, central heating/cooling, security alarm system, and a double garage with remote auto door and internal access.

Located in a coveted lifestyle neighbourhood, a short stroll or cycle to Golden Mile foreshore, the Bay Trail, and wide expanses of parkland. Prestigious schools including Brighton Grammar, Firbank Grammar and Star of the Sea are all within walking distance, along with Elsternwick Park, Martin Street and Bay Street shops, cafes, restaurants and stations.