434 St Kilda Street, Brighton, Vic 3186

Hidden away yet only metres from beach access, this builder's own home has charm and contemporary quality in perfect proportion. It's opposite the Golden Mile, and with effortless entry from Harwood Street it's the home to have if you love the idea of beachside living and having a bay view at your front gate. What started life as a classic 1920s home is now streamlined and showcasing contemporary spaciousness, thanks to a meticulous renovation. Open-plan living extends into a kitchen you'll be proud of, with thick granite benches and impressive Miele appliances including a steam oven. From here you can admire the easy-care walled garden, which extends out to a large undercover enclosed deck for year-round al fresco dining. The single-level design retains original period features and matches them with today's quality ... hydronic heating and a gas open fireplace, ducted air conditioning, European bathroom fittings from Mary Noall, restored timber floors, remote-control double gates, intercom entry, and security features. Set behind a high fence and so well located, this is a dream come true for living life close to the bay, Ormond Road's cafes, waterfront restaurants, schools and Elsternwick Park.