Resort Living On Melbourne’s Coastline
The expansive grounds homes to a swimming pool, tennis court and skate ramp.
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A heady combination of Mediterranean boldness and Californian glamour, ‘Pasadena’, located at 1 Trig Point, in the elevated coastal enclave of Mount Martha, Victoria, is an architectural wonder.
Set on over 1.5 acres of hillside that directly overlooks the coastline to Arthurs Seat, the white-washed 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 2-garage luxury home by award-winning architect Tim Bennetton is truly unique.
Inside the multi-level, multi-space compound, the main residence sees oak floors paired with soaring ceilings and pivot doors to create a light, airy coastal space. It’s here the open plan family, dining and kitchen spaces together flow out towards the alfresco dining area.
The lounge is fitted with a fireplace, pop-up TV and access to the outside terrace and deck doors while the kitchen features Savoir limestone counters with integrated European appliances and an expansive walk-in pantry. A further two bedrooms, two bathrooms a sunken home theatre and rumpus round out the level.
On the upper level lands the master suite, complete with walk-in-robe and ensuite – replete with more Savoir limestone (matching that of the kitchen) and is complete with a waterfall shower and dual vanities. Elsewhere on the property, the bathrooms follow suit with limestone and oak details.
The compound wraps around a with a rain-sensing louvred pergola, inground pool and spa complete that steps up to the separate pool house that homes the sauna, changeroom, indoor and outdoor fireplaces as well as a bar and games room. Bolstering the resort-like amenities is a tennis court perched high on the property’s grounds alongside a skateboard halfpipe.
Another, separate studio complete with its own bathroom, kitchenette, fireplace and two bedrooms adds further versatility to the compound while automatic gates, 13kW of solar power and electric blinds complete the details.
The listing is with Dean Phillips (+61 402 833 865) and Marcus Gollings (+61 422 236 990) of McEwing & Partners, Mornington. POA.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
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Former Aussie Rules player Jeff Chapman’s dream beach house, which has had its praises sung by The Independent in the UK, is back on the market with a revised – and more competitive – price guide.
The contemporary pavilion-style residence Alinghi, created by celebrated architect James Grose, was voted one of the top five beach houses in the world by the British newspaper and has been operating as a luxury holiday rental earning up to $7000 a week.
The one-time Melbourne forward and founder of Bennelong Funds Management, and his wife Carena Shankar, listed the five-bedroom getaway back in mid 2024 with hopes of about $8 million. The prestige property is now back with new agent Pauline Karatau of Ray White New Farm and the amended guide now sits at $6.5 million.
As part of the private 5ha Rocky Point estate, at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef overlooking Honeymoon Bay, the glamorous holiday home shares not only a private beach with just four other neighbours, but also a 30m saltwater pool, a full-size tennis court, a beach cabana with barbecue facilities and a full-time live-in caretaker on site.
Alinghi seemingly floats against the cliffs of North Queensland’s Capricorn Coast consisting of two pavilions and shallow reflections pools for ultimate serenity. Residence number 5 is home to a two-storey main pavilion with large living spaces spilling onto semi-enclosed areas framing enviable ocean views. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, including two with ensuites. The second pavilion is a private retreat housing the main bedroom suite with an additional study or wellness space.
Crafted by Grose to leave minimal impact on its natural environment, the house features external materials sourced locally including rich cedar, plus glass and Travertine stone specifically chosen to blend and weather with the landscape over time.
The low maintenance property is also relatively self sufficient thanks to water tanks collecting the region’s abundant rainfall. Despite it’s northern Queensland address air-conditioning is an after-thought due to the clever cross-ventilation design principles and deliberate orientation capturing ocean breezes that flow through the large footprint.
Alinghi’s external lightning has also been carefully designed to be low voltage with minimum impact upon the local wildlife including wallabies, echidnas, goannas, turtles and even a diverse range of native birds. From the private terraces throughout winter, homeowners can also track the migratory whales.
Alinghi is a 90-minute drive away from Agnes Waters and its sister town of 1770 (also known as Seventeen Seventy). It is approximately 120kms from Bundaberg, which is home to a well-serviced domestic airport.
Alinghi is listed for sale with a price guide of $6.5 million via Ray White New Farm agent Pauline Karatau on 0418 733 773.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
