luxury architect apartments / penthouses for sale Brighton, Australia

A landmark expression of contemporary bayside luxury, this exceptional four‑bedroom residence forms part of an exclusive collection of just four apartments designed by acclaimed Merrylees Architecture & Interiors. Completed in 2023 and fully owner‑occupied, the building has quickly become one of Brighton's most admired contemporary addresses. Positioned on the prestigious corner of Black and Carpenter Streets, moments from Church Street's celebrated cafés, boutiques and restaurants, the development presents a sculptural curved façade, cascading greenery and a refined coastal aesthetic that delivers both presence and timeless appeal. Landscaped surrounds by renowned designer Jack Merlo further enhance the sense of privacy, tranquillity and connection to its vibrant bayside setting. Inside, the residence showcases generous proportions, sophisticated finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Expansive glazing, elegant architectural curves and carefully considered details create a home of exceptional comfort and enduring style. Every bedroom enjoys its own private ensuite, offering boutique‑hotel luxury for family and guests. The master suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a spa‑like ensuite with marble benchtops, double sinks, recessed lighting, a deep soaking bath, and indulgent underfloor heating. A striking marble‑clad powder room adds further refinement. Natural light fills the home, complemented by garden views throughout, oak flooring in the living zones and sumptuous wool carpets in the bedrooms. At the end of the wide hallway, a light‑filled study provides an ideal work‑from‑home retreat. The designer kitchen is appointed with limestone benchtops and a full suite of Miele appliances, continuing into the butler's pantry, where a second fridge, additional dishwasher and extensive storage support effortless entertaining. Large sliding doors open from the main living space to the pool terrace, where a built‑in BBQ and heated pool and spa create a relaxed, resort‑style environment for year‑round enjoyment. Comfort is assured with Daikin climate control in every room and a gas fireplace in the main living area. A sculptural curved staircase leads to the lower level, revealing a private gym and games room, enclosed with steel and glass doors to contain sound without compromising style. A lift provides an elegant alternative for movement between floors. Moments from Brighton Beach, elite schools, transport and the lifestyle attractions of Church Street, this residence represents apartment living at its finest-a rare opportunity to secure a home within one of Brighton's most prestigious and tightly held architectural offerings.

Please register to inspect.There are addresses that exude brilliance, and then there are those that redefine the standard, and mckimm's Skyhome is firmly the latter. Unfolding over two expansive levels with panoramic skyline views framing poolside alfresco entertaining, interiors showcasing an uncompromising level of luxury, and a private five-car basement garage, every detail reflects the peerless quality synonymous with the mckimm name.Inspired by the relaxed beauty of Byron Bay, the interiors adopt a restrained palette of travertine, polished plaster and oak veneer, resulting in a tranquil environment more akin to a free-standing home than a traditional penthouse. Natural light moves freely through the expansive proportions, while carefully considered finishes and sculptural detailing introduce warmth and refinement. An arched entry hall sets the register immediately, opening to palatial living and dining rooms defined by a gas fireplace, bespoke window seating, and sinuous curves that frame the Melbourne skyline like a living artwork. Heated travertine runs underfoot, its warmth carried through to a kitchen of rare specification, complete with a solid travertine island, V-Zug appliances, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a cocktail bar with ice maker, and a fully equipped butler's pantry. Steel-framed glass doors dissolve the boundary to the terrace beyond, where a heated pool and spa, a mains-gas barbecue, and an outdoor bathroom compose an entertainer's landscape, backdropped by the city lights. Hidden within the rear wing and embracing complete privacy, three generous ensuite bedrooms each claim their own terrace, outfitted with custom desks, bespoke robes, and beautifully appointed travertine bathrooms.Crowning the upper level, the self-contained main suite is a private domain of its own, oriented to panoramic city and bay outlooks through full-height glass and opening to a broad terrace. Inside, a fitted dressing room with upholstered seating and a concealed ultra-lift TV unit attends to every comfort, while a sky-lit ensuite delivers the suite's finest moment, appointed with a freestanding bath, steam shower, and heated floors. A dedicated wellness zone with an infrared sauna, gym, and terrace further elevates the lifestyle, enriched by C-Bus automation, hydronic heating, zoned reverse-cycle heating/cooling and underfloor heating, a powder room with back-lit natural stone, a large laundry with a utility terrace, integrated indoor-outdoor sound and a secure five-car garage with abundant storage. Positioned mere moments from the shores of North Point Beach, the boutique charm of Martin Street Village, and a distinguished selection of elite schools, the address places the best of Brighton within effortless reach, with lift access to the sky residence and the Gumtree Grocer directly below adding a layer of rare everyday convenience.