$3,350,000

  Set on a leafy corner block in a tightly held pocket between the sands of Hampton Beach and the vibrant boutiques and eateries of Hampton Street, this circa-1930s triple-brick residence beautifully blends California Bungalow character with Art Deco elegance. Designed for family living, it offers a flexible five-bedroom layout, multiple formal and informal living zones, and exceptional resort-style outdoor entertaining complete with a heated in-ground pool, spa, and pool house. Dual driveway access provides convenient drive-through off-street parking, while a low-maintenance succulent garden—anchored by a striking palm—enhances the home’s elegant stucco façade and wide undercover verandah. Inside, a light-filled entrance hall introduces a fresh neutral palette that complements original period features including timber wall panelling, picture rails, ornate Art Deco plasterwork, soaring ceilings, and leadlight glass doors. The front formal lounge enjoys tranquil garden outlooks, plantation shutters, and a wood fireplace, while hydronic heating and polished Tasmanian Oak floors add warmth and sophistication to the open-plan living spaces. At the heart of the home, a beautifully appointed stone kitchen features a custom island bench, Smeg freestanding cooker, Bosch dishwasher, and a well-equipped butler’s pantry. Stepping down to the main family zone, French doors open to a covered merbau deck overlooking the resort-style backyard. Here, a Canary Island date palm frames the gas and solar-heated pool and spa, complemented by bluestone surrounds, an outdoor shower, and a versatile pool house/studio. The ground floor accommodates three bedrooms, including a privately zoned main suite with walk-through robe and luxe ensuite, a guest suite with adjacent bathroom, and a pool-view bedroom or study. Upstairs, two additional robed bedrooms—one with an elevated study platform—are serviced by a third bathroom, all finished with plush carpeting. With side street access, the double garage includes a workshop and a semi-enclosed rear zone that seamlessly connects to the pool house and garden, creating an additional indoor-outdoor entertaining space. Further highlights include solar panels, rainwater tank with irrigation, two hot water systems, split-system heating and cooling, ceiling fans, and extensive storage including attic and under-stair space. Positioned in a prized family-friendly beachside location, the home is within easy walking distance of the foreshore, Hampton Street cafés, Brighton Beach and Hampton stations, and leading schools including St Leonard’s College, Haileybury, St Mary’s Primary, and Hampton Primary.