7/164 Esplanade, Brighton VIC 3186

Art Deco rarity | North-facing garden | Lock-up-and-leave | Brighton beachfront pocket This townhouse occupies a genuinely scarce position: one of only seven in the iconic Seascape complex, set to the rear for privacy while sitting steps from Middle Brighton beach. The north-facing orientation, extensive renovation, and direct garden access create a configuration that outperforms most period properties in this bracket,especially for buyers seeking low-maintenance coastal living without sacrificing character. It serves best as a primary residence for professionals or downsizers who value immediate beach proximity, elite school catchment, and walkability to Church Street, while also functioning as a high-end lock-up-and-leave for interstate or overseas owners. The primary risk is the softening Brighton market, with recent suburb trends showing -4.3% growth, meaning near-term capital appreciation is unlikely. The 2020 purchase price of $1.29m and the 2024 comparable at $1.63m suggest the current estimate range of $1.77m–$2.35m may be aspirational given market conditions. However, the building’s long average tenure (12+ years) and limited turnover signal low forced-sale risk and stable owner-occupier demand. The opportunity lies in negotiating toward the lower end of the estimate range, using the cooling market and the EOI process as leverage. Hold this property as a lifestyle asset with strong rental potential ($1,415/week) if circumstances change, rather than a short-term capital play.