A grand estate set across a prime piece of beachside real estate in the Mornington Peninsula has hit the market for the first time in almost 60 years.
The 11 bedroom, three bathroom home at 3206 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento has been listed for sale for a cool $9 million to $9.9 million.
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Sales agent Chris Cain from JA Cain said he believed the original limestone residence was close to 150 years old.
“We’ve been told its one of the more original homes, and it was obviously located accordingly as not many face the beach,” he said.
The property has a rare 41m frontage to Sullivan Bay. Picture: realestate.com.au
Set on a sprawling 2265sqm landholding, the beachfront residence’s many highlights include several formal and informal living areas, leadlight windows, high ceilings, feature archways and views aplenty of the ocean.
The property’s rare 41m frontage to Sullivan Bay has struck a chord with many interested buyers, Mr Cain said.
The original limestone residence is close to 150 years old. Picture: realestate.com.au
“I think because it’s a very level block, and in our marketing, we’re stating the first step off the block is you land on Sorrento front beach, because we know there are other beachside properties … but you can’t access the beaches easily,” he said.
A number of people are looking at the home as a holiday residence. Picture: realestate.com.au
“There’s been a number of families who really appreciate how easy and safe it is to have the beach and your home on the same level.”
Based off buyer feedback so far, Mr Cain, said the residence will likely be snapped up for beyond the listed asking price.
The home’s tiled sunroom. Picture: realestate.com.au
“What looks to be the most interested people, are the ones who really appreciate the heritage and want to work around it,” he said.
“There’s a sprinkling of those types of property down there with a very nice extension and renovations.
Heritage features including lead-light windows feature throughout. Picture: realestate.com.au
“We are certainly not telling people what they should or shouldn’t do. We’ve met a lot of people who have big imaginations.”
A number of people are looking at the home as a holiday residence, to others wanting to downsize.
The home has original historic features. Picture: realestate.com.au
“Currently we have 11 bedrooms, so it caters into any family I know in that regard, and this provides a lot of options,” Mr Cain said.
“At that sort of price level, I would be surprised if someone didn’t spend a little bit more on it, based on what the feedback is.”
Not many homes in the area have a flat block with direct beach access. Picture: realestate.com.au
