You Wish: cutting-edge design in Brighton

22/30 Esplanade, Brighton
$1.8 million-plus

Architects Wood Marsh are behind some of Melbourne’s most amazing residences.

Roger Wood and Randal Marsh have turned their hand to creating striking Brighton townhouses, in a showcase of how breathtaking their designs can be, whether a mansion or, like this, on a more compact scale.

They are the architects of the most expensive house ever sold in Victoria, on Towers Road in Toorak, and now 22/30 Esplanade in Brighton is up for grabs.

Kay & Burton’s Alex Schiavo is taking expressions of interest.

The facade of rigid and undulating timber is a bold statement that is still in harmony with the coastal location.

It is one of only a handful in a new, boutique development on the beachfront.

The ground-floor garage opens to a private study, off a courtyard.

A bright, north-facing kitchen/meals and living area, spilling to a terrace, occupies the first floor, with a bedroom beyond.

Upstairs are two more bedrooms, including a master with a freestanding bath and balcony access, as well as custom wool carpets and European oak flooring thoroughout.

The rooftop terrace has teak privacy screens and beautiful bay views.

50 Patterson Street, Daylesford
About $2 million

This grand estate is the ultimate tree change.

Called Italian Hill, it is one of Australia’s finest gardens.

No. 50 Patterson Street Daylesford, is on offer, via private treaty, through Kim McQueen, of Colliers International Lifestyle Estates.

Across 2.5 acres, the address includes three residences, promising potential earnings and rental income (if the buyer can bring themselves to share this sanctuary with outsiders).

The garden, with water features, is verdant and blooming year around, with a romantic rose garden and a waterfall, spring-fed dams and irrigation, orchard and a vegetable patch.

The main residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Its showpiece is expansive decking to take in the lush gardens, which have taken years – and at great expense – to nurture.

This sweeping outdoor space has a woodfire pizza oven and multiple areas for lounging.

Even the copper bath has a view, looking out on the Wombat State Forest.

Two properties for guest accommodation, or a bed and breakfast, are tucked a secluded distance from the main house.

261 The Esplanade, Torquay
$2,475,000-$2,575,000

No. 261 The Esplanade in Torquay is opposite a beach, but with a backyard like this, the buyer has an enviable choice to make.

Sand or private sanctuary?

The vendor is leading V8 Supercar driver Will Davison – the 2016 Bathurst 100 champion – and is for sale through Ian Lawless, of Great Ocean Properties, who is taking offers by February 17.

Wolveridge Architects are behind the design free-flowing, modern design, using timber and concrete which are in accord with the coastal surrounds.

The luxurious home was shortlisted in the Victorian Architecture Awards.

Its open plan living and dining connects to sweeping deck abutted by a 13-metre pool.

The main bedroom is a true retreat, located in its own wing, with a large walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and en suite, and the additional two bedrooms – also on the first floor – each have a private en suite.

The property takes in views of Sands Golf Club.

A second living area at the front of house and a study, opposite the smart designer kitchen, provides space for a growing family.

6 Webb Street, Caulfield
$3.85 million

With its spectacular pool and waterfall feature, 6 Webb Street will lull its buyer into holiday mode.

The property is near Glen Eira town hall, surrounded by some of Melbourne’s best schools, shopping and parks.

Designed by local architect David Edelman, it includes four bedrooms. So substantial is this family home that each has a private en suite.

The bedrooms spans the second level, overlooking a light-flooded void and expanses of glass.

The master has a walk-in wardrobe of enviable proportions, a private steam room and terrace access.

Two of the remaining bedrooms open to their own terraces.

The entry unfolds to a sweeping living and dining area, which in turns spills to the lush outdoor zones.

Beyond the kitchen and lounge, and through folding doors, is the showpiece alfresco area of a barbecue kitchen, self-cleaning solar heated pool, spa and coverage from the elements to enjoy it all year.

Grant Samuel, of Kay & Burton, is in charge of the private sale.