This true Old Lonsdale gem offers much more than meets the eye beyond a crisp white weatherboard exterior and lush low-maintenance gardens on a manageable 618 square metres.

Its highly desirable location is within easy walking distance of the buzzing front beach with its cafés and shops along the foreshore. A short walk to the end of Buckleys Road takes you to the dunes on the ocean side, making this the perfect permanent coastal home or a spacious and relaxing family getaway.

The three spacious bedrooms in the front section include an ensuite and walk-in robe in the main bedroom and built-in robes in the other two bedrooms. There is also a large central family bathroom and an extra shower room with toilet and basin. A cosy separate bungalow is ideal for sleepouts, a fun place for play for the children, or for storage.

Enter through the old and step into the new. This is where the surprises start. An updated kitchen off a meals area with an open log fireplace is just the first glimpse of the refurbishments that elegantly mix Edwardian charm with contemporary style.

Step down into the light-filled living room with its long wall of windows that let the sea breeze through and doors which lead out onto the private, sheltered courtyard that is perfect for entertaining. Split-system air conditioning makes short work of hotter days or chilly evenings and this room has an effective modern gas fire for a warm ambience.

The living room flows into a spacious, sunny family room that was once a separate artist’s studio. Between these two living spaces are the laundry and handy half-bathroom.
This beautiful home is a rare find in one of Point Lonsdale’s most sought-after streets.

Life here is relaxed and casual or gently sophisticated, whether it’s on sunny days or cosy winter nights. What’s more, the house is reputed to have been built by a sea captain, so the atmospheric sounds of the waves breaking on the back beach and the historic lighthouse’s foghorn in the distance add an extra special something.