356 New Street
Brighton

Victorian grandeur and renovated splendor make Westella an extraordinary estate on 1454sqm approx. of land. Set back from the street and ultra-private, this circa 1861 five-bedroom home reveals exquisite interior design, five living and dining zones, and state-of-the-art poolside outdoor living. Original high-ceilinged rooms are resplendent with paint finishes by UK artist Megan Milton, velvet drapes, marble fireplace surrounds and Italian and French lighting, and leisure spaces include a state-of-the-art home theatre, new gym, a pool and spa, sports court and large decked areas. This is a single-level home like no other, thanks to the premium quality and care that has gone into its meticulous transformation. The superb family room and rosa aurora marble kitchen bring contemporary spaciousness to this fine home, and feature Gaggenau combi-steam, pyrolytic and warming ovens, a vacuuming drawer, and Snelling Studio handblown lights. Enjoy movie nights in the home theatre, equipped with a commercial-grade CyberChill Retro drinks fridge in the adjacent bar, a twinkling star ceiling, and high-end equipment. Two wings of bedrooms include a spacious parents' retreat, renovated with twin LED-lit walk-in ward-robes, a dressing zone surrounded by handbag and shoe display space, a large ensuite, and a suitcase storage zone. The magnificence extends outside to the deep self-cleaning pool with a diving board and adjacent spa, a decked terrace with a Weber barbecue and room for large-scale entertaining, and the new gym/poolside cabana with an English Tapware Company bathroom. Few homes can boast such a fine pairing of original elegance and 21st-Century excellence. The landscaped garden is idyllic, there's remote-control gates opening onto six-car onsite parking, hydronic heating and ducted cooling, security cameras and alarm, cellar, roof storage, and right-of-way rear access. Westella is conveniently located a stroll away from Brighton Grammar and Firbank, the beach, Church Street and Bay Street.