A first-floor swimming pool that glows over the walkway below is just one of the striking features of this bayside showstopper.
Imagine spending three years and more than $10 million creating your forever home — and then it forever remains a dream.
Light shimmers through a magnesium pool suspended above the home's entryway. Picture: realestate.com.au
For builder Thomas Caia and his wife Kalia, the decision to sell their forever home in Melbourne's bayside suburb of Brighton has been a tough one. But after years of bringing their vision to life, Mr Caia's expanding businesses are taking the couple to Sydney.
"The hours that went into this build are incredible. We had 20 craftsmen on site every day for three years. After that, it took me another two years to make the decision to sell," Mr Caia said.
"Now, we just hope the home finds a family who truly appreciates the quality here. This isn’t your average spec home; it has soul. Every room is perfectly formed and every space flows perfectly. There's no expense spared and no detail has been overlooked. There's so much passion and pride here."
The home has sweeping views across Brighton Beach. Picture: realestate.com.au
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom stunner by Martin Friedrich Architects — at an unpublicised address — is a triumph of design, luxury and engineering.
Sleek, white and boldly modern, the tone is set from the moment you enter the home, where light shimmers through a magnesium pool suspended above the entryway.
The showstopping entry. Picture: realestate.com.au
Spanning 1,045sqm across three levels linked by a sculptural spiral staircase and lift, the residence is anchored by three opulent living zones that open to stylish alfresco terraces and landscaped gardens by Jack Merlo.
Inside, every element speaks of craftsmanship: the kitchen is equipped with Gaggenau appliances, the bathrooms feature monolithic bathtubs, while European oak joinery adds warmth throughout. Even the plasterwork was entrusted to a 90-year-old Italian artisan flown in to perfect the finish.
"Everything has been designed and crafted like a piece of art," said agent Taylor Dow at Dow Real Estate. "The level of detail and authenticity is extraordinary."
The kitchen is equipped with Gaggenau appliances. Picture: realestate.com.au
The home’s amenities read like a private resort: a gym, yoga studio, steam room and Himalayan sauna, plus a 500+ bottle wine cellar with a bespoke Vino Pin display and its own kitchen. A rooftop terrace crowns it all, offering sweeping views of Brighton Beach, the city skyline and the Mornington Peninsula.
"It’s calm, soothing and incredibly elegant," said Mr Caia. "The design ensures a family has everything they could ever need under one roof."
All three levels are connected by a sculptural spiral staircase and a private lift. Picture: realestate.com.au
There's a 500+ bottle wine cellar with bespoke Vino Pin display. Picture: realestate.com.au
Other highlights include 20mm-thick stone slab flooring with in-floor heating, an eight-car basement garage and a Control4 home automation system with integrated surveillance and mobile access.
Mr Dow said the property, just footsteps from Brighton Beach, is a standout.
"I've sold thousands of properties and it's the best house I've ever walked through in terms of quality. The inclusions are second to none and every moment inside offers something breathtaking. It’s the kind of home most people only ever dream about."
A flexible floorplan includes four to five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Picture: realestate.com.au
Designed with wellness in mind, the home has a private gym and yoga studio, steam room and Himalayan sauna. Picture: realestate.com.au
While the wider Victorian market may not be booming, Mr Dow said exceptional homes will always attract interest.
"The buyer will likely be someone not actively searching but who recognises the calibre of the build and falls in love with it. Replicating it today would be virtually impossible — the cost and time simply wouldn’t add up.
"The right buyer will be someone who truly understands the quality here."
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