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The Brighton Trophy House, known as Rathgar, sells for around $9.1 million, blends Victorian elegance and a luxurious renovation of resort style.
This Brighton display piece is better than the golden balcony, the palm of Canary Island date and the home cinema.
According to industry sources, the five-bedroom estate at 24 Tennyson St, known as Rathgar, sold for about $9.1 million, marks one of Brighton’s largest residential deals this year.
Dating back to the 1880s, the original Victorian home was meticulously renovated and converted under the guidance of designer Stephen Akehurst to retain its gorgeous charm while introducing modern resort-style living and luxurious features.
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Instead of choosing to knock down the reconstruction, the seller retained and restored the double-frame brick house.
They expanded it into a large family sector with a 14-meter-high solar and gas-heated pool, a 12-person spa, a home gym, a wine cellar, muddy room and a custom-made theater, Nick Johnstone Real Estate Brighton Director Nick Johnstone said the “wow” factor buyers can’t ignore it.
“It’s a beautifully renovated period house, and it’s a timeless quality man,” Johnstone said.
“The buyer is taken away by the open fireplace, muddy rooms, cinemas, and it’s just the ‘wow’ factor.”
The 14-meter-long solar and gas-heated pool and 12-person spa create a private oasis in the meticulously landscaped backyard.
The limestone with built-in barbecue and blue patio seamlessly connects to the main living area for relaxing outdoor entertaining.
Behind the automatic doors on nearly 1272 square meters of blue slab land, Rathgar begins with a manicured garden and curved balcony and trimmed the curved balcony in iron lace, details give the buyer an amazing first impression.
Some prestigious buyers are attracted to ultra-modern homes, while others prefer the firmness of older people, Johnstone said.
“The appeal of this house is.
A hand-paved Howqua stone fireplace secures the main living room, blending alpine-style warmth with elegant modern finishes.
The large entrance hall is lined with resurfaced black-mouthed floors, high ceilings and period details – setting exquisite tones from the outset.
Inside, the home was appointed as a repaved black mouth floor, pure wool ring pile carpet, and classic finishes including a marble fireplace, silk curtains and French crystal chandeliers.
The rear of the house features an open living space surrounded by a hand-paved stone fireplace, adjacent to a marble kitchen with custom joinery, Paul Bosette Rosieres independent cooking cookware and liebherr equipment.
It’s one of several marble-formed bathrooms, which are the bold navy and white retreats that feature double basins and built-in small bathrooms.
Treetop foreground, soft wool carpets and custom window seats make this bedroom a serene and stylish family space.
French doors lead to limestone, blue terraces paved with built-in BBQ, stepping onto lush lawns, made from privacy hedges, a glass-style swimming pool and resort-style entertainment area.
Nick Johnstone Real Estate Brighton director said the house has a big personality.
“It has some ski room feel, especially that mud room,” Johnstone said.
“And near St Shops near the beach, it was in such a sensational position and completed the standard that was hard to find.”
Original French crystal chandeliers and ornate plaster construct the formal living space, one of the many nods of the home’s 1880s origins.
Custom designed home cinemas exceed commercial standards, offering plush, immersive golden lessons behind blackout curtains.
Upstairs, all three secondary bedrooms include built-in robes, study corners and custom sofa beds, one of which offers views of the Melbourne CBD skyline.
The master suite sits in front of the home with marble ensuite, walk-in robes and views of the landscaped garden.
Additional features include a second retreat upstairs, a double garage with workshop, a home gym/studio with separate entrance, a 90,000 litre groundwater tank, hydrothermal heating, central air conditioning, drying cabinet and laundry tank.
A separate studio can double as a home gym or fifth bedroom and has ensuite and exterior access to the pool area.
The entire scale of the 1272 square meters property is revealed from above, a rare land in Brighton Beach and Street Village.
Even in the trophy residence in Brighton, this house is an outstanding home, Johnstone said.
“Most young families and some international buyers are coming,” he said.
“But most are existing customers – people who do well and are ready to buy in the high-end price range.”
Mr Johnstone declined to comment on the final price.
Limestone paved balcony with limestone paved among white columns and intricate iron lace works wraps the house in a timeless Victorian grand home.
Custom dining spaces lead directly to the terrace, full-height windows are filled with natural light and garden views.
Carrara Marble Kitchen features Paul Bocuse rose pot cookware, Liebherr appliances, footwear and custom joinery designed for serious entertainers.
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