Brighton: Developer Josh Buxton lists luxe wellness-focused pad

The barrel sauna and solar-heated mineral pool at 53 Whyte St, Brighton.

Prominent developer Josh Buxton has listed his luxurious Brighton family home for sale with a $7.5m-$8.25m asking range. 

The four-bedroom house at 53 Whyte St is full of jaw-dropping features including a wellness set-up with a $15,000 barrel sauna and a circa-$6500 ice bath.

Mr Buxton is Buxton Projects’ director and the former director of marketing at MAB Corporation.

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Mr Buxton’s father Michael founded MAB, while Josh founded Buxton Projects.

MAB developed the Docklands residential and retail complex NewQuay and the Merrifield estate in Melbourne’s north.

And Buxton Projects has completed townhouse and apartment developments in several suburbs including Toorak and South Yarra.

The Buxton family has been involved in Melbourne real estate for more than 150 years since Mr Buxton’s great-grandfather John Robert established JR Buxton Real Estate (now Buxton Real Estate Group) in 1861.

The family sold out of the agency in the 1980s and also sold out of the property group Becton, which Micheal also established, during the next decade but is still involved with MAB.

The house is directly opposite Whyte St Park and close to Were St village, Church St’s restaurants and retail, schools and Brighton’s bathing boxes.

Are you steaming with these sauna vibes?

Twin Liebherr refrigerators, Miele appliances and a butler’s scullery with a second dishwasher, oven and microwave in the kitchen.

Mr Buxton said the home, inspired by mid-century modern principles and tropical retreats, was built about five years ago for his family of five.

Building designer Enzo Campus, builder Stonnington Group and garden designer Eugene Gilligan collaborated on the property which incorporates a solar-heated mineral pool and in-ground trampoline in a forest-like outdoor setting, an entertainer’s terrace with a barbecue kitchen, a study looking out to a Zen garden and movable interior glass walls weighing up to 400kg.

There’s also a Tesla power-wall home energy storage system, 32-panel solar system and an electric car charger.

Features such as marble benchtops were imported from Italy while door hinges and hardware came from Germany.

Inspiration for the garden’s design included images of forests.

The family dog, a golden retriever named Chilli Chocolate Muffin, stars in both the listing photos and video. Mr Buxton’s children couldn’t decide on just one name for the pup.

Mr Buxton described the house as “extremely peaceful” and “a sanctuary from the business of city living”.

The wellness set-up with its pool, sauna and ice bath are ideal for recovering from his favourite past-times such as rowing, tennis, windsurfing and surfing.

“I play a lot of sport and used to own a chain of gymnasiums,” he said.

“Recovery is important to get the most out of life and for longevity.”

The family’s dog – a golden retriever named Chilli Chocolate Muffin by Mr Buxton’s children – sometimes goes missing in the green-filled garden that was inspired by the family’s love of nature.

There’s four bathrooms in the house, plus a guest powder room.

Buxton Brighton’s Andrew Campbell says the main living areas, looking out to the garden, are a highlight with a sense of “flow and calmness really defines the home”

Elsewhere in the home there’s three living areas and a marble-fitted kitchen showcasing twin integrated Liebherr refrigerators, Miele appliances and a butler’s scullery with a second dishwasher, oven and microwave.

The main bedroom features a glass-framed fireplace, terrace, dressing room and ensuite.

Mr Buxton said he and his family were planning to build another house by Enzo Campus less than 1km from their Whyte St residences.

Mr Campbell adds that the garden has been designed to feel lush and immersive, almost like you’re stepping into a little slice of tropical paradise in Brighton.

Buxton Brighton’s Andrew Campbell said the abode was ideal for a family who valued comfort and quality.

“It would also really appeal to those who value wellbeing and lifestyle, with its peaceful garden outlooks and thoughtful design,” Mr Campbell said.

“Even sports professionals or wellness-minded buyers would appreciate touches like the ice bath and the effortless flow between relaxation and activity zones.”

Expressions of interest close at midday on November 25.

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