Inside KIC co-founder Laura Henshaw and partner Dalton Henshaw’s $9m Brighton renovation, crowned by a dramatic glass “cathedral” extension.
Global fitness influencer Laura Henshaw and ex-footballer partner Dalton Henshaw have unveiled a $9m Brighton showpiece.
Now featuring a soaring glass-wrapped “cathedral” extension overlooking a resort-style pool, the house has been completely overhauled.
Industry sources suggest the couple are seeking $8.5m-$9m for their Brighton property via a private campaign.
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Laura Henshaw co-founded the Keep It Cleaner fitness and wellness app with Steph Claire Smith, helping build it into one of Australia’s best-known online health platforms, and Dalton Henshaw has also played a key role in the business behind the scenes.She has also worked with uber-WAG Bec Judd’s Jaggad fitnesswear line.
Whitefox Stonnington director Lana Samuels declined to comment on the owners, but said the move-in-ready nature of the home was a major drawcard for buyers in the current market.
“Buyers simply do not want the headaches of building,” Ms Samuels said.
The marble kitchen anchors the home’s showstopping living space, centred around a huge island bench designed for entertaining.
Behind the traditional frontage sits a striking rear extension looking across landscaped gardens and a raised swimming pool.
At the centre of the renovation is a cathedral-scale living and dining pavilion framed by floor-to-ceiling glass with a view across the landscaped back yard and raised swimming pool.
Ms Samuels said the impressive rear extension was rare even in Brighton’s prestige market.
“If I had to choose one feature that truly seals the deal it would be this living space,” she said.
“The soaring ceilings, the floor-to-ceiling glass and the incredible sense of volume overlooking the pool make it completely unique.”
Soaring ceilings and walls of glass create a cathedral-like living space that floods the heart of the home with light.
The living zone features towering ski lodge-style windows that frame garden views and draw natural light deep into the home.
A marble kitchen anchored by an oversized island bench sits at the heart of the space, while timber-lined ceilings rise above the main living area and large sliding doors connect the interior with outdoor entertaining zones.
The property also includes multiple living zones, spa-style bathrooms, a temperature-controlled home gym and an upper floor bedroom retreat looking over the garden.
Ms Samuels said the interiors stood apart from many other high-end homes because they felt warm and richly layered.
Timber, stone and layered textures give the Brighton home a luxurious yet relaxed feel.
The home’s bedrooms are spacious and light filled.
“There are many homes around Bayside that can feel quite minimal,” she said.
“This home is the opposite of that. It is very warm and very layered.”
She said the design philosophy could be summed up in three words: “comfort, cleverness and volume”.
“Comfort is obvious the moment you step inside,” Ms Samuels said.
“Cleverness is in the way the layout and the materials have been considered.
The home’s dressing room offers boutique-style storage, creating a luxurious retreat off the main bedroom suite.
Industry sources said Laura Henshaw and partner Dalton Henshaw are selling their Brighton home via a private campaign. Instagram/laura.henshaw
“And volume is something you really feel in the living areas with the scale of the spaces.”
Brighton remains one of Melbourne’s most tightly held bayside markets, where architect-designed family homes regularly command multimillion-dollar prices close to the beach and elite private schools.
Homes offering architectural scale and ready-to-move-in luxury are among the suburb’s most sought-after listings, particularly as construction costs remain elevated.
A fully equipped butler’s pantry sits behind the marble kitchen, keeping preparation and storage hidden from the main living area.
Ms Samuels said the Were St property would appeal to design-conscious family buyers looking for a long-term base.
“For me this is a generational home,” she said.
“Whoever buys this property will likely be here for the next 20 years.”
She said the house was also likely to resonate with buyers who appreciated quality finishes and a strong design identity.
The spa-style bathroom features a freestanding tub designed as a relaxing centrepiece.
The home’s dressing room offers boutique-style storage, creating a luxurious retreat off the main bedroom suite.
“When a property has a clear design identity it becomes memorable,” Ms Samuels said.
“That helps it stand out in a crowded market.”
The glass-lined extension is expected to be the home’s biggest drawcard, creating a striking architectural centrepiece rarely seen behind a traditional period frontage.
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