149 Were Street
Brighton

What was once a classic Californian bungalow is now a design-focussed oasis, full of light and calming garden and pool views. This is a contemporary transformation in a class of its own, where you can be metres from Were Street's cafes and shops and come home to a private and tranquil 4-bedroom hideaway. Architectural innovation has created a series of north-facing living and dining spaces, with floor to ceiling glass walls and doors to create seamless indoor-outdoor living. Forward thinking is on show in the self-contained teenage/guest retreat with separate entry, living zone and a mezzanine bedroom, and the main bedroom suite is feature-rich and stylish. Inspired fitout includes hydronic heating, gas pebble fireplace, ducted air conditioning, subway tiles in the newly renovated ensuite, pivot doors, and maintenance-free Modwood decking. Quality shows in this architect-designed transformation, with precision construction, St George and Highland kitchen appliances, three bathrooms, and innovative use of space. The 13-metre lap pool doubles as a year-round reflection pool, the garden has extensive fruit plantings, and there's generous space for outdoor entertaining. A remarkable home in a sought-after location, near South Road's schools, shops, the beach and Church St.