48 Sussex Rd, Rye is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 844m2 and floor size of 104m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2024.
Elevated on a ridge, where spectacular views down a sweeping valley to Port Philip Bay in the North match the rugged beauty to Cape Schanck Lighthouse in the South, this stunning coastal home promises unparalleled privacy and serenity. Renovated to perfection, the three-bedroom residence invites a sense of calm, blending seamlessly with the surrounding native gardens that burst with seasonal colour. The open-plan living and dining areas, highlighted by gently raked ceilings and a slow-combustion wood heater, adjoin a country-style kitchen equipped with quality appliances, including an integrated Bosch dishwasher and intelligent storage solutions.
Perfect for entertaining, the living room flows effortlessly onto an enormous 7.8m x 6.9m covered deck, where lush green gardens and water views create a stunning backdrop to any occasion. Enclosed with transparent cafe blinds, it serves as an all-weather haven, extending to the well-maintained lawns and gardens with a veggie patch, fruit trees and a large out of view garden shed. Each of the three spacious bedrooms is bright and fitted with built-in robes, while the central bathroom features a bath and walk-in shower, and an additional powder room enhances convenience. A bonus insulated utility room of enormous dimensions offers flexibility as a recreation space, home office, or extra bedroom suite, with the potential to extend through the hallway to maximise on integrating the internal footprint.
Additional highlights include split system heating/cooling, a large laundry with ample storage, a 2500L water bladder under the deck with pump, and generous parking. Ideally located so close to Rye's vibrant foreshore precinct, renowned day spas, golfing, hot springs, freeway access, and excellent schools, this property encapsulates an enviable Peninsula lifestyle.
The size of Rye is approximately 17.7 square kilometres. It has 16 parks covering nearly 14.3% of total area. The population of Rye in 2016 was 8416 people. By 2021 the population was 9438 showing a population growth of 12.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rye is 60-69 years. Households in Rye are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rye work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 75.40% of the homes in Rye were owner-occupied compared with 71.60% in 2016.
Rye has 10,054 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Rye have seen a 18.69% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 30.30% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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