56 Wilson Street, Brighton, Vic 3186

An historical home of significance, this picturesque 1865 Victorian weatherboard residence is one of Brighton's oldest homes and resides on a huge block of land on prominent corner block in a fabulous location nestled between Church and Bay Streets.

Set on some 1204sq metres approx, (12,692 sq feet) with a second frontage to Male Street. Magnificent and mature gardens shield the home while the interior has been restored with the utmost integrity.

From the picture book facade to the original Baltic floorboards, grand arched hallways, three original fireplaces and designer wallpaper, this five bedroom, three-bathroom home offers relaxed refinement and expansive family living.

Beyond the entrance hall, exquisite decor and back-to-back fireplaces add to the sense of occasion in the sitting room and dining room with French doors to a side garden. Shrouded in Bougainvillea. Picture windows in the open-plan family living and dining areas take advantage of the natural light and enjoy seamless views into a luscious green garden with cricket pitch. A sunny window seat for quiet relaxation, and the adjoining kitchen is reflective of a country farm house. The library is fitted with shelving filled with books and contains an original marble mantle.

The extensive sleeping accommodation includes the main bedroom with an en suite, walk-in robe and overhead cupboards, a ground-floor two-bedroom children's wing with a bathroom with the original clawfoot bath and a play area beneath an atrium glass ceiling. The top-floor is a cottage, country style retreat with two large bedrooms with built-in robes and desks, and a third bathroom and retreat area.

This home has been comprehensively appointed for superior comfort and convenience. Features include a garage via Male Street, hydronic heating, a powder room, fire and alarm system, and a child friendly garden with an in-ground trampoline, cubby house, alfresco dining area shaded by mature trees and a huge kitchen garden where an abundance of vegetables grow. The garden also contains many productive fruit trees.

This home represents "the Good Life" and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Brighton's history with the opportunity to further update or extend if so desired, STCA, in this convenient address close to Church Street shopping, schools and Middle Brighton train station and a 10 minute walk to the beach.