Evocative of the nearby sea, salt air and long summer days, with soaring vaulted ceilings infusing every inch of space with natural light, this private four bedroom home in a highly desirable pocket of prestigious old Mount Martha is only 170m to the beach. Divine as it is, potential to increase further the current size of the house lies in the proximity of the seamlessly close-by double garage, STCA.

The openness of this light-filled home has been carefully zoned for everyday living, relaxation or entertainment, and feelings of coastal living and serenity emanate from the elegant interior design, centred in high quality craftsmanship and materials.

Beneath exposed beams and extensive wood panelling, the generous lounge area overlooks lush mature gardens, while a wood burner adds warmth and ambience on cold winter evenings. The superbly appointed kitchen with stone bench tops, Miele Oven and herringbone tiles, is complemented by a substantial freestanding stone island bench, uncluttered and perfect for informal eating or entertaining. An open hearth fireplace provides a cozy rustic atmosphere to a second more intimate living space, which completes the generous & versatile open plan living /dining areas, all with different ambient lighting, and uninterrupted ash washed Tasmanian oak floors. On the same floor, two good size bedrooms, a beautifully renovated bathroom and a European laundry.

Upstairs, a chic master bedroom with balcony, a second alluring bathroom and 4th spacious bedroom with plantation shutters, complete the refined coastal ambience. Both bedrooms have BIR , sisal flooring , high pitched ceilings, exposed rafters and handcrafted timber panelling.

On the outside, with each living zone opening to a separate deck area, there are plenty of private or communal spaces to soak in the long summer evenings, always close to the garden. A magnificent mature Ash tree commands the back deck and becomes the soul of this coastal home. Start the day swimming on charming Hawker Beach, only footsteps away, or wander for breakfast to the nearby Mount Martha Village cafes and shops, little more than a 10 min walk. The panoramic seaside track to Mornington is only mts away, Red Hill with its wineries and fine restaurants is a mere 15 min drive and a bus service almost at the door.

Features include: double remote garage with internal access, new Braemar ducted heating and cooling, 2 independent upstairs reverse cycle air conditioners, Gas fireplace, woodburner, solar panels, water tank and irrigation system. Generous parking for several cars. Land size : 759sqm