This Brighton family estate epitomises refined resort-style living and impressive grand-scale entertaining in the heart of Brighton's most prized lifestyle precinct.

The home is surrounded by private gardens and outdoor living and leisure amenities including a flood-lit tennis court, a heated pool and spa, lush lawn area plus covered alfresco terrace with built-in BBQ, and an open pergola covered lounge area.

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“To say that homes of this scale are rare in this location really would be an understatement,” Stephen Smith told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“It’s best described as a Toorak home in Brighton. The last 3 years have only seen two home sales in this with North/South Tennis courts.”

A bespoke build, the home was completed in 1998 for then Fosters CEO, Ted Kunkel, on a sundrenched north-facing allotment of approximately 2,080sqm, with the beach at one end of the street and Church Street shopping at the other. 

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“The rarity of such a landholding and north/south oriented tennis court is highlighted by the sale of only three such homes in this vicinity in the last five years.

Interestingly, one of those home was owned by the late Shane Warne who also, legend has it, had been seen bowling flippers to the entire St Kilda football team on the tennis court of this home during Rod Butters’ time as owner.

It is rumoured that the study is where the AFL’s first $1,000,000 coaching deal was struck on a napkin between Butters and Malcolm Bligh.”

“With over 90 squares of internal living, it is a sublime entertainer and brilliantly laid out.

The bar, with beer taps and capacity for 4 kegs is clearly the influence of Kunkel, as is the open air bar within which it sits and flytower system which whisks the windows away. Truly, there isn’t another like it.” Stephen concluded.

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Interiors encompass approximately 92 squares, (almost 855sqm) resplendently floored in honed marble, polished timber, and sumptuous wool, while towering ceilings, architectural voids, neoclassical columns, and a majestic sweeping staircase add grandeur and elegance to the light-filled dimensions.

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Grand formal rooms and a guest suite make up the front half of the ground floor layout, which flows to the rear family living zone. Newly completed, the 'New York Loft' style kitchen features solid American Oak cabinetry, Brazilian Quartzite curved benchtops, a suite of Gaggenau cooking appliances, integrated Miele dishwasher and fridge/freezer, and a butler's pantry. 

Northerly light floods in via floor to ceiling bay windows overlooking the expansive grounds and steps lead down to a living room, rumpus room, gym, and the fabulous commercially equipped bar, complete with beer taps, and servery windows that open to the alfresco area.

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The upper level features a further three bedroom suites, all marble bathrooms, and an entire wing dedicated to the master suite with floor to ceiling bay windows commanding big sky views, two walk-in robes, a dressing room and palatial marble bathroom with spa bath.

The basement level has a newly surfaced six car garage, workshop, utility/storage rooms, and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar. 

Other features include lift (across all levels), intercom, zoned security, ducted and zoned central heating/cooling, plus split systems and gas log fireplaces, irrigation, LED lighting, and a 60,000 litre underground water tank.

Source: Marshall White

Expressions of Interest close on Tuesday 28 February at 5pm.

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Stephen Smith of Marshall White or Simone Howell of Marshall White via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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