51 Franklin Pde, Encounter Bay is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 918m2 and floor size of 365m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2016.
Built Circa 1920 this character coastal bungalow residence has had a number of transformations in its lifetime and now presents as a beautifully renovated family home. Located in an absolutely prime position on the waterfront on Franklin Parade, enjoying stunning ocean views taking in Granite Island, Seal Rock, Wright Island and The Bluff - marvel at the waves crashing into the islands and be spellbound by the glorious sunrises and sunsets.
You enter into a formal sitting room with delightful sea views, to discover a warmth provided by the rich colours of the polished Oregon floor and heated in the winter months by the built in gas fireplace. The master bedroom faces the ocean and has a built in fireplace. Stairs take you to the upstairs bedroom also with ocean views, looking directly out to Wright Island and The Bluff. There are two more upstairs bedrooms - quite small (suitable for bunks) but separated by a stud wall which could easily be removed to create a larger bedroom if required. A doorway provides access to a very handy attic storage area.
Descending the stairs and enter a lovely sunroom, which in turn takes you through to an office/bedroom and recently renovated bathroom. There is a second living room (just off the kitchen) again with gas fireplace, creating another very handy living space. The kitchen has been completely renovated in recent times and comes with 6 burner gas stove and Corian bench tops. The kitchen opens into a large dining room with home office, which in turn opens out onto a covered paved patio/ pool deck. To complete the floor plan, another bedroom and a fully renovated bathroom with double shower and claw bath.
The size of Encounter Bay is approximately 6.6 square kilometres. It has 37 parks covering nearly 11.3% of total area. The population of Encounter Bay in 2016 was 4901 people. By 2021 the population was 5305 showing a population growth of 8.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Encounter Bay is 70-79 years. Households in Encounter Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Encounter Bay work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 79.20% of the homes in Encounter Bay were owner-occupied compared with 76.80% in 2016.
Encounter Bay has 4,184 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Encounter Bay have seen a 80.57% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 73.01% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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