79A Cowrie Road, Torquay, VIC 3228 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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79A Cowrie Road
Torquay VIC 3228

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 428m2
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Property Details for 79a Cowrie Rd, Torquay

79a Cowrie Rd, Torquay is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 428m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2020.

Building Type
House
Land Size
428m2
Local Government
Surf Coast
Lot/Plan
2/PS813290

Last Listing description (April 2026)

A beautifully designed and built home in the heart of Old Torquay, tucked away at the rear of the block for complete privacy and just a short stroll to the beach front. From its striking facade to the perfectly executed garden and outdoor entertaining space, the interiors are equally impressive with high end fittings and finishes throughout. A great home for all demographics with the main living and master bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms, a second lounge plus a theatre room upstairs.

What YOU'LL LOVE:
- Downstairs open plan living all to the North flows seamlessly onto the decked alfresco and grassy yard

- Enjoy BBQs and entertaining in the covered alfresco featuring handmade Italian clay bricks, built in bench with BBQ, bench seats, skylights and heater panels
- State of the art luxe kitchen with large stone island bench, Ilve double wall ovens, 5 burner induction cooktop and ample cupboard space
- Cosy main lounge room with Lopi gas fireplace, floating built in TV cabinetry, VGroove wall panelling and skylights
- Master bedroom is conveniently located on the ground floor and has built in robes and ensuite with messmate floating vanity, toilet, frameless walk in shower, tiled to ceiling, heated towel rails and underfloor heating
- Second lounge room upstairs opens onto a sizeable balcony PLUS a theatre room perfect for snuggling in for movie nights
- 3 bedrooms upstairs are all a good size and have built in robes and are serviced by a family bathroom with a shower, a bath and underfloor heating
- Hitachi ducted heating and cooling in main living room, split systems in master bedroom and upstairs lounge, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and wiring to all other bedrooms and theatre room for split systems
- Remote gate at front provides security with video intercom, and the paved driveway is perfect for a game of cricket or scooters/skateboards
- Fully landscaped gardens include automated irrigation/sprinkler system to all garden beds and grassed areas and garden lighting
- Double glazed windows and doors throughout, semi commercial frames
- 10kw solar system
- Tadam double car garage with provision for electric car charging point and internal access to house
- A super sought after location with the convenience of walking to shops, cafes, beaches and public transport
- Other awesome features include strip lighting to bathrooms, powder room, laundry, kitchen and alfresco, 3 phase power, smart switches for main living room and outdoor lighting to be controlled by phone, gas point and power point in alfresco, storage space in garage, home security system with monitoring back to phone, motorised blinds to main living, staircase and master and roller blinds and soft sheers throughout

What The VENDOR LOVES:
"We've absolutely loved how secluded and low-maintenance our home is. The long driveway gives our little one a safe space to ride up and down, and the sun-soaked courtyard has been perfect for entertaining friends and family. We also love how easy it is to stroll down the hill to the beach or pop around the corner to the cafes and shops. When the day is done, we all look forward to kicking back in the cinema for a family movie night. It's been the perfect home for us."

Property History for 79a Cowrie Rd, Torquay, VIC 3228

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$490,000
10 Nov 2020
Listed for Rent
$480/w
17 Dec 2020
  • 03 Feb 2025
    Listed for Sale $1,650,000
  • 10 Nov 2020
    Sold for $490,000
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About Torquay 3228

The size of Torquay is approximately 34.5 square kilometres. It has 24 parks covering nearly 13.6% of total area. The population of Torquay in 2016 was 13258 people. By 2021 the population was 18534 showing a population growth of 39.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Torquay is 40-49 years. Households in Torquay are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Torquay work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 75.70% of the homes in Torquay were owner-occupied compared with 73.40% in 2016.

Torquay has 11,422 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Torquay have seen a 13.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 19.05% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Torquay is $1,276,365 while the median value for Units is $907,769.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 19 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Torquay on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 532 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Torquay.

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