Sensationally set over a far-reaching 800sqm (approx.), this impressive 5 bedroom plus study home is poised for a rewarding future on a low-traffic, high-impact street. Offering family-focused flair for today and endless promise for tomorrow, walk to St Finbar’s, Hawthorn Road trams, local cafes and the lush greenery of Dendy Park with all-important zoning to the highly prized Brighton Primary School. A Bayside lifestyle doesn’t get any better than this! The flexible two-storey floorplan presents a solid foundation for contemporary additions. Discover a home office, relaxed formal living and dining, and a spacious open-plan living/dining area with a glass-roofed conservatory. A deluxe kitchen is enhanced by a granite-finished island bench, a Miele dishwasher and a welcoming bar with a well-maintained beer tap for effortless entertaining. Enjoying commanding views over the neighbourhood to the rear, step outside and the home truly shines on an elevated deck overlooking a heated pool and an inviting spa under shelter. This showcase of alfresco space is further enriched by a soothing water feature, a low-maintenance garden and an automated watering system. Comprehensive features include a perfect pair of heated bathrooms (one with a spa bath), a basement retreat and wine cellar, large laundry, powder rooms on each level, ducted heating and reverse cycle heating and cooling, double glazing at the rear, a fully monitored alarm and smoke detector, underground 3-phase power, ducted vacuum, storage solutions, a 2-car garage and so much more! The choice is yours! Take charge and renovate a solid-brick classic, build a dream home of distinction, or prepare the block for a dual-occupancy development (all STCA) with a 15.25m frontage and depth of 52.44m (both approx.). In addition, the house offers easy living now, capable of generating secure income while plans and permits are being prepared. From the tranquil setting on a tree-lined street to the panoramic neighbourhood views to the elevated rear, the possibilities are endless on this sweeping block. Inspect with confidence today! At a glance... * 800sqm block with 15.25m frontage and depth of 52.44m (all approx.) * 5 large bedrooms with built-in robes, main with a private retreat and a heated twin-vanity ensuite featuring a spa bath and a separate shower * Granite-finished kitchen with an island bench and a Miele dishwasher * Far-reaching open-plan living and dining with designated conservatory dining space * Formal lounge with gas fireplace * Relaxed formal dining * Study with built-in cabinetry * Inviting bar with a beer tap and well-maintained lines * Basement retreat and wine cellar wired for intercom and television * Sparkling twin-vanity bathroom with a bath and separate shower * Powder rooms on each level * Large laundry with storage and bench space * Elevated deck under shade sail with commanding neighbourhood views * Showpiece gas-heated saltwater 12.3m pool with a water feature * Spa room with access from the home * Storage under stairs * Remote-controlled 2-car garage with internal and external entry * Ducted heating and reverse-cycle heating and cooling upstairs and down * Open fireplace in living/dining area with internal/external firewood box * Double glazing at rear * Ceiling fans in four of the bedrooms * Ducted vacuum * Roman blinds and flowing curtains * Established garden and lawn with shed * Automated watering system front and back * Fully monitored alarm and smoke detector * Underground 3-phase power * Moments from schools, transport, parkland, cafes, shopping and the beach Property Code: 2290