With its cathedral roofline, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony overlooking Port Phillip Bay, and direct access to the sand, the home stands out almost 50 years after it was built, says agent Carlos Makdesi of MAK Realty .
“When [the owners] bought the property, it was a one-storey home, very small, and she knocked it down with her husband, knocked it down by hand,” he says.
“They had a lot of back-and-forth with the council to try and get up certain things that you can’t do now. For example, the balcony – if you were to knock it down, you can’t build that close to the water anymore.
“And you can’t even build that high anymore. With that third level upstairs, if you were to build a new home, you’d only be able to get away with two storeys.
“So, a lot of cool features, which you can’t get away with now.”
Makdesi says the home is appealing to upsizing local families drawn by its generous proportions.
“It’s attracted families, simply due to the fact the house’s condition is perfect as it is,” he says. “Right now, we’ve had a few offers, and they’ve been by families.”
The double-brick home features three bedrooms and garage space on the ground floor. The first storey is where the kitchen and living areas lead to the balcony, while on the mezzanine above there is a main bedroom and en suite.
The property’s location is a major selling point, given its access to the coastline and quiet surrounds. Aspendale sits between Mordialloc and Chelsea, less than an hour’s drive from south-east of Melbourne’s CBD.
“Aspendale and even [neighbouring] Edithvale are probably some of the more underappreciated suburbs,” Makdesi says.
“Chelsea still gets the attention because of the beach being known by the younger generation. But in terms of living, Aspendale is an extremely quiet beach.
“You’re getting beautiful beaches, almost as good as down on the [Mornington] Peninsula. But the cool thing about where Wyuna Lane is placed, [the beach] is pretty hard to access unless you’re a local.”
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Peter Lenaghan Peter Lenaghan is a veteran of Australian media, having worked as a writer, broadcaster, editor and proofreader for more than 20 years. He was previously a senior regional reporter for the ABC.
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