The former church manse at 71 North Rd, Brighton, is now a family home.
A Gothic Victorian-era manse that has been transformed into a spectacular Brighton mansion is ready to score a $10.5m-$11.5m sale.
Originally built in the 1880s to serve as clergy accommodation for the John Knox Church next door, the house is part of Bayside Council’s wider North Rd Heritage Precinct.
Kay & Burton director Bayside Matthew Pillios said the owners had completed a renovation, which he estimated to have cost at least $2m, about five years ago.
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The project retained the five-bedroom home’s historic facade and period details such as stained-glass windows, while adding a modern wing anchored by the kitchen that’s fitted with an island bench, Miele appliances and a walk-in pantry.
Outside, the 1647sq m address features a sports court which can be used for both tennis and pickleball, plus a separate basketball court, children’s playground and a pool set among landscaped gardens.
The impressive entertainers’ set-up consists of a paved dining area equipped with a built-in fridge, pizza oven, seating, an outdoor television and retractable awning.
A living room looks out to the terrace and pool.
The outdoor entertainers’ set-up includes a television, pizza oven and built-in fridges.
Pickleball or tennis, take your pick.
“You have got beautiful gardens combined with a playground, pickleball court and tennis court, and there’s a really modern, cool feel,” Mr Pillios said.
“But then you’re walking through these gardens that feel like you’re in the 1800s, it has quite a wow factor.”
The abode at 71 North Rd also showcases a cantilevered roof, concrete walls and swathes of glass.
A formal living and dining room is warmed by an open fireplace, while the main bedroom suite offers a walk-in wardrobe and a ensuite with twin basins and marble benchtops.
Upstairs, four bedrooms are served by a bathroom and powder room.
Take a bath after swimming in the pool.
Period details such as stained glass windows remain.
The kitchen is equipped with an island bench, Miele appliances, a dishwasher and walk-in pantry.
Mr Pillios said it was rare to find such a large landholding with a turnkey property in Brighton, let alone one where there’s such a sense of history.
The home is also close to the beach, along with Bay St and Martin St’s shops and eateries.
Mr Pillios said families with younger children, who appreciated the amount of space the home offers, had inquired about the mansion.
“Here you have probably the perfect kid’s parties, and this property feels like you’ve got your own compound,” he noted.
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