Coast And Country
The Age
Wednesday August 15, 2001
5 Coolangatta Road, Mount Martha
mPgSPECS
coast
Agent's quote $700,000 plus
Bedrooms 3
Agent Bruce Davis
Real Estate
Telephone 5975 4744 (Stephen Wilson)
Auction September 2 at 3pm
The Fifties are roaring back into fashion, and this brick and timber beach house has amazing views as well as retro style to enjoy.
You can gaze across 210 degrees of coastline from Port Phillip Heads to the Melbourne skyline, taking in South Beach and the red cliffs of Balcombe Point.
The double-storey, 20-square home was designed by architects Chancellor and Patrick in 1956, and offers great renovation/redevelopment potential in this popular spot.
First time for sale, it includes an open-plan lounge and dining area, three bedrooms and glass doors opening to a wide balcony.
It's an easy hour's drive from the CBD.
35 William Street, Castlemaine
mPgSPECS
country
Agent's quote $159,500
Bedrooms 3
Agent Waller Realty
Telephone 5470 5811 (Glenys Johnson)
Private sale
This Californian bungalow sits between two stately palm trees in a charming country town.
The sunny, private back garden faces north on the elevated block, within walking distance of the shops.
The handsome old home has been carefully renovated and features polished kauri pine floors, double doors and high ceilings. Improvements include three-phase air-conditioning, re-wiring and a near-new garage.
The spacious lounge adjoins the dining room (with an open fireplace).
This quiet life is about 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD.
Blue Rose, 13-15 Cook Avenue, Rosebud
mPgSPECS
coast
Agent's quote $475,000
Bedrooms 5
Agent Bennetts First National
Telephone 5987 2000
(Emma Tate)
Private sale
Arambling, rustic, 36-square, bluestone and timber home, Blue Rose has the look of a country lodge, with no less than 14 squares of shady summer verandas.
Set on a double block in an established country garden, it offers bed and breakfast potential.
The accommodation includes three large living areas, five bedrooms plus a study and two bathrooms.
Features to note are two handsome open fireplaces and a gas Coonara heater, cathedral ceilings, slate floors, built-in bar and solid-timber kitchen/dining area with stainless-steel commercial appliances.
Of special interest are the original Art Deco bistro doors from the Rosebud Hotel, and there are handcrafted wood features as well as leadlighting.
A weatherboard cottage goes with the property, as well as a large workshop, two storage sheds and six-car parking.
Blue Rose is about one hour from the CBD.
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