28-54 Dundas Street

Rye VIC 3941

The house covers more than 2000 sq m of land and displays all the hallmarks of the McGlashan and Everist style, so valued today. Grimwade House flows through five pavilions linked by courtyards, breezeways, open and covered verandahs and balconies, to accommodate a large multigenerational family in eight bedrooms with five bathrooms and multiple living areas. The main pavilion consists of floor to ceiling glass, terracotta tiled floors extending to outside terraces, vermiculite ceilings and western red cedar wall linings.

Flat thresholds, no lintels, extensive use of fly wire and hidden joinery create an extraordinary environment for curated relaxation. Heated by an open fireplace that doubles as an inbuilt BBQ on the outside, as well as strategic use of floor heating in the kitchen and bedrooms, the house provides a surprisingly cosy winter experience.

In summer the slatted eaves protect the interior from the sun and the easy clean, low maintenance surfaces provide a relaxing break. Additional accommodation in the other pavilions is well suited to children and guests. A cottage on the back drive contains a further two bedrooms and a bathroom. Shedding and a working water bore complete the picture. With broad frontages to both Melbourne Road and Dundas Street, and further rear access from Willonga Street, the land has vast subdivisional potential, subject to council approval.