201/64 Black Street, BrightonVIC3186

Sold by - Will Maxted (Director RT Edgar)

Placed a single street from one of Melbourne’s most cherished lifestyle strips in Church Street, this private and secure penthouse is a haven of lock-and-leave luxury, fusing modern flair and clever functionality with flawless execution of a design vision.

The home’s high ceilings, Chevron parquetry, swathes of Lorde White Marble, and ribbons of sun work to achieve a feeling of airiness and distinction, with a broad hallway opening into an exceptional hospitality space. Doused with rays from dawn to dusk, living and dining areas are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass and full-height sheer curtains, spilling onto a vast, wrap-around terrace that’s simply sublime for hosting friends, enjoying a drink, and watching the sunset. Appointed to a standard certain to impress and excite the passionate cook, a marble kitchen features a waterfall island brilliant as the centre point of a social evening, accompanied by a walk-in pantry, fully integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, Qasair rangehood, and first-class Gaggenau cooking suite.

With the home’s accommodation both extensive and distinct from entertaining areas, three considerable bedrooms each enjoy their own lavish ensuite and outstanding robe space, while other highlights include a custom light fitting blown by Leisa Wharington, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, remote-controlled blinds, timber-veneer cabinetry, reeded-glass shower screens, Gunsynd Oak floors, a Rogerseller Skye bath and twin basins to the master ensuite, video intercom, marble bar, powder room (fourth WC), full-size laundry, living-room gas fire, storage cage, and secure basement parking for two.

Showing the collective expertise of leading architect and landscape artisan Ewert Leaf and Jack Merlo, ‘Etienne’ sits no more than a few minutes’ stroll from Middle Brighton’s popular cafés, renowned restaurants, trendy nightspots, boutique shops, and city-bound trains, with the foreshore’s famous bathing boxes, swimming beach, baths, and yacht club, esteemed Brighton and Firbank Grammar Schools, and acclaimed Sandbelt golf courses all close by.

An opportunity unlike any other, furnishings have been curated by The Studio & Co. Advisory Team comprising renowned Kelli Lundberg, artist and landscape designer Colin Hyett, and glass artisan Leisa Wharington, with all furniture, artwork, and light fittings available for purchase via separate negotiation.