The long arm of Richard Neutra extends its way around the world and at 29 New Street, Brighton, elements of the modernist architect’s influence and style are felt everywhere from the palms in the front yard to sprawling open-plan living spaces. Fitted with state-of-the-art technology and interior design details that’ll impress even the snobbiest of visitors, its location just a few hundred meters from Brighton’s sandy shores makes for a dynamic family home.
Last sold in 2018 for $2.72 million, the newly constructed residence at 29 New Street, Brighton, replaced a tired older home that was either in need of some serious TLC or complete replacement and the current owners opted for the latter, knocking down the faded white brick three-bedder and beginning work on the architecturally ambitious project you see here today. Now boasting a full five bedrooms, four bathrooms and space enough to park a veritable fleet of five cars, the fresh two-level residence is befitting the Brighton Beach Triangle where the block is situated.
Tucked away behind seclusion-securing front walls, the curated entry gardens lead you to the keyless entry timber front doors that reveal an entry foyer with three-metre ceilings and a hallway down to the expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining space. To your left is the floating oak-lined staircase wrapped in vibrant Halcyon Lake silk carpet, while adjacent to the Miele fitted-out kitchen are floor-to-ceiling windows that draw in volumes of natural light from the read gardens and enclosed courtyard garden.
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With enormous sliding doors that open up from the lounge area, the natural surroundings of the rear garden are brought inside across a slowly cascading marble-clad terrace that serves as the perfect spot for alfresco dining or entertaining, while the softly lapping waters of the nearby pool guarantee relaxation no matter where you perch yourself. The other lounge space on the ground level also enjoys views out across the back garden, complete with a custom fireplace and timber slat ceilings for a cosy night in on the couch.
The entry-level also offers a quiet home office, guest bedroom and laundry facilities, while if you make the journey upstairs you’ll find the rest of the bedrooms and an additional rumpus room to allow for some privacy between generations. As you’d expect from such a home, the master bedroom is the place to be, complete with a walk-in-robe and ensuite bathroom, as well as a custom-designed Kvadrat velvet and timber full-width headboard.
As much as the home is visually impressive, it also promises a lifestyle where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of Collins Street boardroom meetings and retire to the privacy and quiet that Melbourne’s bayside offers. The home at 29 New Street, Brighton, arrives on the market via Marshall White Bayside and is seeking expressions of interest with a price guide between $10 million and $11 million.
