78 Bay View Cres, Dunsborough is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 1501m2 and floor size of 206m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2025.
The Phone Code for this property is: 23292. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.
Absolute Beachfront in Old Dunsborough in the South West of Western Australia
A truly magnificent property; a piece of unrivalled exclusivity and history, with stunning ocean views over Geographe Bay.
'Rockville' was purchased in the 1930s and has been in the same family for 5 generations;
just shy of 100 years.
This property commands the prime position in the highly sought after Old Dunsborough,
offering absolute beachfront access of 58 metres, with a vast, never-to-be-interrupted, peninsular arc view from N/E and East to S/E.
With barely 20 paces to access the swimming beach and only a slim, shared pathway which separates the front lawn from that beach, which is protected by a rocky outcrop on the shores of beautiful Geographe Bay.
On a massive 1501 m2 block with rear access via Thurstun Lane, the property comprises a striking granite rock formation, an original beach cottage with modest additions,
a double carport, free standing garage, garden shed and water tank.
The potential with this property is limited only by your imagination: Build your own contemporary residence - a leading architects dream.
Zoning is R15 and the average ground level is 4 metres above sea level.
There also is a great opportunity for a subdivision (STCA).
Or
Keep it as your ready holiday getaway.
In any case you will celebrate the location with family and friends.
The cottage has magnificent views over Geographe Bay, spectacular sun rises and shimmering moonlight over the bay. Imagine the extra views from a potential two storey building!
Owning this prime real estate presents an opportunity to explore and experience all that Dunsborough and the South West of Western Australia has to offer:
*beautiful beaches
*shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, community amenities
*galleries
*wineries
*ice-creameries
*walking & mountain bike trails
*snorkelling & diving opportunities on the wreck of HMAS Swan
* boating, sailing & paddle boarding
Direct flights from Busselton / Margaret River Airport to Sydney and Melbourne are only a 35 minute drive from this location.
This property is a once in 100-years opportunity.
Buying "Rockville" is sure a rock-solid investment.
PRICE GUIDE > from A$ 7'500'000.--
NOTES
~ All measurements are approximate only.
~ Connected to town water & sewerage, power, telephone, NBN is available.
~ Viewings strictly by appointment only.
~ The owner has tasked a family friend - as per her wishes and instructions - to coordinate the whole sale process. Please accept & respect her and her children's request for privacy and confidentiality.
~ The owner reserves the right to change at any time and without prior notice the type / modus operandi of the sales method; in particular the right and option to sell at any time.
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
The size of Dunsborough is approximately 16.0 square kilometres. It has 18 parks covering nearly 12.4% of total area. The population of Dunsborough in 2016 was 5320 people. By 2021 the population was 6413 showing a population growth of 20.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Dunsborough is 40-49 years. Households in Dunsborough are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Dunsborough work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 75.70% of the homes in Dunsborough were owner-occupied compared with 71.00% in 2016.
Dunsborough has 5,870 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Dunsborough have seen a 105.54% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 64.65% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
N/A
N/A
View TrendN/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
View TrendN/A
N/A
© Copyright 2026. RP Data Pty Ltd trading as Cotality (Cotality). All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission of the copyrighted materials is permitted. The information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
While Cotality uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the Cotality Data is current, Cotality does not warrant the accuracy, currency or completeness of the Cotality Data and to the full extent permitted by law excludes all loss or damage howsoever arising (including through negligence) in connection with the Cotality Data.