An elegant mix of detailed period luxury, additional living space and private poolside indulgence, this supersized 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom entertainer seamlessly integrates the old with the new over two levels of light-filled luxury. Best of all, this unbeatable family home is footsteps from Hampton Street cafes, city-bound trains and the crystal-clear waters of Hampton Beach. Live the Bayside life you love with style, substance and sophistication! Beyond a traditional verandah and arched hallway entry, discover a flexible floorplan highlighted by a formal living room with bench seating placed underneath bay windows in the all-day warmth of northern light. A second formal room is versatile in nature with the potential to use as a dining, music or sitting room framed by a working open fireplace. The home spectacularly opens up with far-reaching living and dining superbly underpinned by a stone-finished kitchen with an imposing island bench and the full suite of high-end Miele appliances. Step outside and make every social event an alfresco occasion with a sheltered timber deck sitting beside a showpiece heated pool. Exemplary rest and retreat is staged on both levels with the luxurious main bedroom nestled on the ground floor enjoying roomy walk-in robes and a private ensuite. Another downstairs bedroom could be refashioned as a home office, serviced by a sumptuous bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles, a freestanding bath and walk-in rainfall shower. The remaining trio of robed and air-conditioned bedrooms are all posted upstairs alongside a deluxe bathroom with a bath. Further to this, the front bedroom is graced with a private undercover balcony overlooking the street below through leafy treetops. A nearby teen retreat and study area with an integrated desk are both drenched in natural light, perfect to slip away for some quiet time. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, a comprehensive list of features includes a large laundry, extensive heating/cooling, storage solutions, plantation shutters, double roller blinds and auto-gated entry to off-street parking for up to 4 cars. In a house alive with personality, the home offers the full complement of Californian Bungalow features including high decorative ceilings, lead-light and bay windows, timber fretwork, open fireplaces and original Baltic pine flooring. From vision to completion, every dazzling detail has been lovingly crafted and expertly preserved. An inspection will be a delight for the whole family. At a glance... * 5 large robed bedrooms, 2 downstairs and 3 upstairs * Main bedroom with fully fitted walk-in robes and a private ensuite boasting a rainfall shower * Spacious open-plan living and dining * Chef-friendly kitchen with a stone-finished island bench and Miele induction cooktop, 900mm oven and dishwasher * Air-conditioned formal living room with a north-facing bench seat and a gas log fireplace * Versatile music/dining/sitting room warmed by an open fireplace * Wide-reaching retreat with integrated cabinetry * Upstairs study area with a built-in desk * Fully tiled downstairs bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in rainfall shower * Upstairs twin-vanity bathroom with a sparkling shower over a bathtub * First-floor powder room * Large laundry with bench and ample cabinetry * Private street-facing balcony accessed by front upstairs bedroom * Upstairs storeroom and storage under stairs * Sheltered timber deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining * Gas and solar heated showpiece pool and spa with an adjoining terrace * French doors separating the front and rear of the house for additional privacy * Ducted heating plus split-system heating/cooling over both levels * Plantation shutters and double roller blinds * Recessed down-lighting * Character-rich period features * Established garden with a private perimeter and a rear easy-care lawn * Auto-gated entry to a long driveway with off-street parking for up to 4 vehicles * Moments from schools, transport, shopping, cafes, parkland and the beach * Impressive 585sqm (approx.) allotment Property Code: 2087