5 Cottage Court

Walkerville VIC 3956

A multi award winning home, The Seagull House was designed by renowned Architect Holan Joubert, with sweeping 360-degree views (almost) of the spectacular South Gippsland coastline. From Inverloch to Venus Bay, Walkerville, Waratah Bay, Sandy Point and Wilsons Promontory and beyond.
The multi-level home appears to float above the ground and brings the dramatic surrounding ocean, coastal and rural views right into the 3rd floor living room.
Now operating as a successful short-term rental, the property offers a unique, easy care, low maintenance escape from busy professional living.

Sitting on coastal Walkerville land, in a tightly held, low density court, a short drive to Walkerville Beach, the property is paired down to essentials, but incorporating every modern luxury. On arrival your stuck by the sculptural design which ensured the building was included in the publication 100 of the Worlds Best Homes in 2003. Climbing the stairs to the front door feels like approaching a castle tower, from which you leave the normal world behind.
As you enter the first floor, gleaming blackwood floors welcome you and the spiral stairs beckons you to climb to the living area, which as you ascend, reveals the buildings real purpose, to capture some of the most famous views in Victoria in this modern rendition of a tree house.

Floor to ceiling double glazed windows look out over the serene eucalypt forest of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, the ever-changing ocean of Waratah Bay, world famous Wilsons Prom', the rolling green hills of the Hoddle Ranges and the distant wind turbines at Tarwin Lower.

When you can tear your eyes away from the views, the living area incorporates a simple functional kitchen, set around a long blackwood bench with an intimate dining and sitting area and cantilevered deck accessed by sliding doors, designed for long slow evenings with good friends, wine and stunning sunsets.
Tilt and turn windows are positioned to capture the sea breezes, while a split system aircon unit and fan provide further heating and cooling as required.
The 1st floor, holds 2 light and airy bedrooms and a roomy bathroom, again cooled by sea breezes and warmed with electric heaters. The laundry and additional storage are located on the ground floor at the base of the sculptural stairs.

In the 1.25h (approx) rolling grounds, a feature dam fringed with reeds, ensures you are lulled to sleep by the sound of frogs. A large lockable storage shed provides storage for beach and sailing gear. 3x 10,000L rainwater tanks provide the house water and new instantiations hot water system ensures hot water for all your guests.

The Seagull House is located just under 7 mins from Walkerville Beach, 14 minutes to Fish Creek, 20 Minutes to the shops at Tarwin Lower and 24 minutes to Venus Bay, and 2.5 hours drive from central Melbourne.

This property is absolutely unique in Australia, the perfect low maintenance retreat or investment, the choice is yours.
We recommend booking your inspection as soon as possible.

For sale by expressions of interest closing Friday February the 7th 2025.

Important. Inspections are by private appointment only, unless otherwise advertised NO casual drive ups as guests are often in residence.

This listing is in conjunction with Merrington Real Estate.

To learn more about the property or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive selling agent Robert McArthur 0488 754 110 or Julia Merrington 0488 696 434.

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