12 Tern Avenue

Capel Sound VIC 3940

Inspired by its humble beach house origins and nature-rich environment, this architecturally renovated Mornington Peninsula retreat will utterly captivate with its high-end fit-out, refined organic materials palette, serene light-filled living spaces, and harmonious indoor/outdoor connectivity to a Mediterranean-meets-coastal designer garden.

Harmonising with its neighbours in a tranquil cul-de-sac just a short walk to the shore, the single-level, three-bedroom-plus-study timber-clad home retains its modest circa-1970s faade, while the recently completed renovation and rear extension by multi-award-winning Olaver Architecture elevates the aesthetics and liveability to next-level. Having featured in The Design Files, the magazine-worthy interiors are flooded in natural light, with the open plan living and entertaining space presenting a cohesive fusion of original beach-house charm and contemporary coastal luxury. Rich in organic and textural elements including bespoke oak joinery, and stone and stainless-steel countertops, the gourmet kitchen is defined by a custom island bench and equipped with a freestanding Smeg oven and integrated Miele dishwasher.

Glass sliding doors open from the dining area to the rear undercover alfresco deck, with built-in barbecue, the perfect spot for admiring the stunning Peachy Green landscaping, framed by a wisteria draped verandah. A well-established olive tree provides the Mediterranean-themed inspiration for the garden, which is edged with pencil pines and features a lush lawn, citrus trees, veggie beds, and a sunken alfresco fire-pit area with built-in seating. There is an access gate to the nature reserve that borders the property, and an outdoor shower caps off the idyllic private garden retreat.