16 Catherine St, McCrae, features a backyard oasis with a dreamy pool.
Life’s a beach at this McCrae house that’s described as perfect for a city dweller dreaming of a sea-change.
The home at 16 Catherine St is a short walk to McCrae beach, McCrae Yacht Club and McCrae Village’s shops, cafes and restaurants.
Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty’s James Hallahan, who has the listing along with fellow agent Rob Curtain, says a back gate at the property opens to a no-through street leading straight to the sand – with the entire journey just 150m or so.
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The residence itself was the brainchild of the Peninsula-based Rod Hannah Design and constructed by builder Darren Mountain, who is also based locally.
“It’s almost like it’s a retreat where you feel instantly relaxed and like you are away from the world, it’s so private,” Hallahan says.
A high fence, trees and landscaped hedge border where the front garden meets the street, while a gas and solar-heated pool and spa takes top billing in the backyard.
“The living centres around the pool and the multiple living areas look out to the pool – you don’t know where inside ends as it flows really well, the indoors becomes outdoors,” Hallahan says.
The home was designed by the Mornington Peninsula’s Rod Hannah Design and constructed by builder Darren Mountain.
It’s set on a 1285sq m block of land that leaves plenty of room for striking gardens.
Entertaining’s a breeze thanks to the light-filled living spaces and indoor-outdoor flow.
An open-plan living and dining areas extend to the alfresco pool deck and entertainer’s pavilion.
Separate to the home, a pool house with an ensuite serves as accommodation for guests or extended family members.
Back in the main abode, the kitchen is fitted with stone finishes, ILVE appliances and a large butler’s pantry with dual Vintec wine fridges.
High ceilings, two fireplaces, hydronic sub-floor heating, ducted airconditioning, keyless entry and a laundry with a drying cupboard are among the other features.
The pool house provides a spot for guests to relax or multi-generational family living.
The kitchen features ILVE appliances and a butler’s pantry with Vintec wine fridges.
The beach is less than 200m away, or take a dip in the pool.
The main bedroom suite has a walk-in wardrobe and dual-vanity ensuite.
Elsewhere, the other bedrooms have their own ensuites and walk-in wardrobes.
A home office could also serve as a fourth bedroom.
The 100sq m garage includes an area that be used as a workshop or gym space.
A bathtub with a view inside one of the four bathrooms.
The house is about an hour’s drive to Melbourne’s CBD.
Hallahan says he expects the house will appeal to buyers searching for a coastal retreat, with plenty of room for their family to live or stay over.
“I think the new owner could be a sea-changer or someone selling in Melbourne, who is looking for a permanent home or semipermanent home from where they can travel back to the city once or twice a week,” he says.
The 16 Catherine St, McCrae, home is for sale with a $4.2m-$4.3m asking range.
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