13 Ocean View Crescent

Torquay VIC 3228

Lovingly crafted over 23 years, this residence reflects a rare level of care, creativity and environmental responsibility. Every detail, every beam, curve and texture, was chosen to create a home with a gentle soul. Calming and light-filledbeautifully warm in winter and naturally cool in summer. A sanctuary shaped by nature, history and craftsmanship ready to share its next chapter.

Influenced by Japanese architecture, medieval French farmhouses, and Pueblo forms, the home balances majestic reclaimed timbers with soft hand-rendered lime walls, creating a gentle, nurturing environment that breathes with the rhythm of the land.
This is a place where curves, textures and light unfold throughout the day. Where every element has been chosen with purpose to ensure family life flows effortlessly between tranquil interiors and broad coastal horizons.
We look forward to showing you through soon

Architectural significance:
Hand-rendered lime walls offering breathable, highly insulated, acoustically superior living.
Passive solar design with exceptional thermal efficiency.
North-facing living, kitchen, dining and primary bedroom retreat.
Healthy indoor air quality

Ocean outlook and light:
Sweeping Southern Ocean views from living zones and the principal suite.
Interiors bathed in all-day northern light with seamless flow to cypress decking and gardens.

Historic reclaimed timbers:
170-year-old Jarrah beams from Station Pier Wharf (1854).
100+ year-old Oregon floors from Birkenhead Points Dunlop factory.
130+ year-old Oregon posts from the 1890 Braybrook Fertilizer building.
Baltic four-panel internal doors from an 1891 Little Bourke St hotel.
120-year-old cedar French doors from Queen Victoria Hospital.

Craftsmanship and detail:
Solid marble kitchen island and benches, Miele oven and rangehood.
Encaustic tiles in entry and wet areas; Mountain Ash staircase with Jarrah and copper handrail.
Velux skylights; hydronic heating; Haiku Big Ass fans.
Recycled Jarrah portico with hand-cut Swamp Gum shingles.
Sustainability and Systems:
Double glazing throughout; Sanden heat pump hot water.
3.3kW Enphase solar with micro-inverters and battery readiness.
Grey-water system; excellent attic storage; two cellar spaces.

Outdoor:
Japanese inspired Teahouse for lazy summer days.
Gorgeous tranquil pond.
Outdoor shower convenient located to wash off after a surf.
Curated established gardens, fruit trees and vegetable garden.

Lifestyle:
Walking distance to Jan Juc and Torquay beaches.
Stroll to RACV Resort and golf course.
Bell Street eateries and shopping, just a short walk.
Meander down and explore Spring Creek.
Sporting ovals and public transport, conveniently close.