A coastal retreat from acclaimed Melbourne architects waits until the occupants are inside before revealing its true delights.
The articulated cedar facade is all that’s visible from the kerb at 17 Boroondara Rd, Sorrento, framing the entry and concealing a private guest suite and garaging before opening to a central landscaped courtyard where a pool and expansive entertainment areas are star attractions.
The artistry of the entry captured the attention of the vendors, who found the residence, built in timber and concrete, in 2016.
“I opened the door and said this is it, this is the place. It’s just such a beautiful, inviting home from the front door,” says the vendor.
MORE: Melbourne hits property peak after Covid slump
Melb patch of dirt snapped up before build starts
$2.1m Melb shopfront’s secret feature revealed
The five-bedroom house in Sorrento has been listed for sale.
The house has a price guide of $4.95 million.
The house, which has a price guide of $4.95 million, was original built by Genevieve and Chris de Campo, of de Campo Architects, and it’s clear the subsequent owners have enjoyed their inspiration.
“The main thing about it is you can be in among all of lively Sorrento, but at the same time when you’re inside the house, you really are away from it all,” the vendors say.
“It’s beautifully designed by Chris and Genevieve and it ticked all the boxes because people can have their own space.”
Full-height pivot doors link indoor and outdoor living spaces, connecting the kitchen to a sheltered outdoor area with an open fireplace and built-in barbecue.
A striking oak island bench anchors the well appointed kitchen that joins a dining area and moves around to the main lounge.
The residence envelopes the landscaped courtyard, with a study and main bedroom suite in the main home, and the separate guest suite at the front.
Three more bedrooms and a living space are in the lower level that also contains two bathrooms and laundry.
The residence envelopes the landscaped courtyard.
The home contains two bathrooms.
The home is named Amagansett, a nod to the Hamptons town on Long Island, New York, and has helped the vendors create many memories with their adult children, family and friends on the Mornington Peninsula.
“Since 2016 it was one of the most delightful places to have,” say the vendors.
“We have friends and family overseas, so it’s always been an attraction, because you can host up to 30 people comfortably, and we’ve done that, and you can sleep more than comfortably 10 to 15.
“But it gave us that luxury of inviting people – and certainly people from everywhere enjoyed coming and have fond memories of that place.”
The vendors say the open plan design allows an easy flow between different areas of the house, and can separate the lower floor if you have children.
“Our bedroom is huge and had its own ensuite and then downstairs the three bedrooms have two bathrooms and then there’s the sleep out, which is like another little house for someone who literally has the key to get in and out without disturbing the rest of the house.
“It’s just beautifully done.”
Three more bedrooms are in the lower level.
The open plan design allows an easy flow between different areas of the house.
It’s hosted celebrations such as engagement parties, Christmas and birthdays, but with adult children settling abroad, the vendors find they’re spending more time overseas and away from Sorrento.
The position near Sorrento Park is ideal at high season, such as Christmas and Easter when the short walk to the shops means leaving the car in the garage.
Sotheby’s International Peninsula agent Rob Curtain says the tightly-held location and 1086sq m landholding is part of the attraction.
“It’s actually, for Sorrento, a very large block of land. With the privacy and the great indoor-outdoor dining areas and then literally at the door you’re in the park across the road, you’re on the beach and you’re into town in five minutes,” Curtain says.
Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.
MORE: Crumbling Melbourne block sets buyers wild
English (US) · 