This landmark Brighton residence of heritage importance offers an undeterred lifestyle on the cusp of Church Street village, elite schooling, and the foreshore.

‘Marathon’ is one of an illustrious Italianate pair dating to circa 1890, given fresh expression by award-winning Melbourne practice Mim Design, artfully combining sumptuously spacious family living with expansive entertainment spaces. 

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Past the imposing facade and lush landscaping, the impressive entrance hall makes an immediate impact, with soaring 12ft ceilings, exquisite wide oak flooring and original leadlight glass.

“Explosions of colour and moments of joy set the tone for this interior, capturing the eclectic spirit of client Haylee. The design plays on the home’s celebrated history while introducing a vibrant new chapter, where a layered mix of furniture and art defines a richly personal narrative,” Mim Design told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND. 

“What I love most about ‘Marathon’ is difficult to define, as the home offers so much—from its Victorian grandeur and ornate detailing to the newly reimagined kitchen and living zone. As a designer, scale and proportion are paramount, and here they are beautifully expressed through expansive room sizes, soaring ceilings and intricate detailing, from cornices and lead lighting to the more recent addition of panelling and bespoke joinery. ‘Marathon’ is a home of many personalities, each layer contributing to a rich and compelling tapestry.”

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Dramatic formal sitting and dining rooms unfold across the lower level, each with a majestic marble open fireplace and Murano chandeliers, flowing for entertaining with bold colour palettes offset by the lush greenery of the surroundings. A breathtaking informal living and dining zone is flooded with light and opens up to the heated pool and private garden, where an outdoor fireplace and paved al-fresco area seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living. 

A glint of gold within the Signorino Cosmic Granite surfaces is beautifully paired with the choice of premium Miele appliances within the gourmet kitchen, offering the perfect vantage for hosts, complemented by a hidden cocktail bar with Vintec wine fridge, and integrated Liebherr refrigeration.

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Grand and draped in velvet, the show-stopping staircase ascends to the upper-level zones, introducing four generous, robed bedrooms, a central luxe bathroom detailed in jade marble and a matching powder room.

The lavish main bedroom wraps around the northern edge with access to the traditional return balcony, set beside an adjacent dressing room or potential fifth bedroom. A ground-floor bathroom and laundry push the aesthetic further, each with sublime Cosmic Granite finishes, whilst amenities include a wealth of integrated storage, ducted heating/cooling, and parking for four, including a secure garage.

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Vendor Haylee told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, “Our brief to the architect and interiors team at Mim was to open the house up and let the spaces flow into each room, while creating unique living spaces in the formal rooms. That was achieved by moving walls, creating high arched openings, and making a hero of the beautiful Victorian staircase.” 
 
“Visually the house runs freely from the front to the rear; there’s a gentle transition between the formal front rooms to the wide expanse of the kitchen dining and informal living spaces. We love the light streaming through the informal dining areas in the morning.”
 
“Daily rituals include drinking coffee on the upstairs balcony in the morning, watching the buzz on church street, moments in the pool on hot afternoons and evenings taking a stroll down church st to our favourite restaurants. I enjoy nothing more than special dinners with friends in the blue room - if only the walls could talk. The kids love to have their friends over for a BBQ and pool after school and all summer long. Sundays are a favourite, listening to vinyl records while cooking a Sunday roast.” 

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Exclusive and private, the home is placed within Brighton’s golden grid, easily accessible to Middle Brighton Station, Firbank, Brighton Grammar and the area’s best dining establishments.

Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, Michael Martin said, “This is one of the most unique offerings we have seen come to market in Brighton.”

“With only a handful of double storey Victorians in the suburb and this one having such a bold presence with the help of Mim design, it truly is in a class of its own.” 

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To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Michael Martin of RT Edgar or Chelsie Cargill of RT Edgar via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here. 

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