THE DEAL A home or shopfront by the beach would be remarkable in their own right. Combine them under the same roof – sheer rarity meets stirring opportunity, just a few doors from the water. Accessed via Ashworth Street, Bleakhouse Lane and a three-car garage exceedingly rare for its prestige position, the two-storey residence is equal parts quiet and secluded. Step through the southern terrace – interiors make an impression to remember. The hallway curves. Sun streams in from the north. A stunning void adds to the ambiance. With seamless flow between the kitchen, living/dining, and front balcony, entertaining is always a breeze. With a bedroom/bathroom pairing downstairs – and gabled-ceiling retreat, bathroom, and master with a mezzanine lounge above – flexibility doesn’t get much more pronounced. Reverse-cycle heating/cooling. Timber floors. European laundry. Video intercom. Add in the option to live and work at the same address, let a thriving business run below your beach retreat or receive two dependable incomes – there’s nothing else like it. Village bars, brunch spots and boutiques. Golden sands at the local beach. Bay Trail, Albert Park Lake, the buzz of Port Melbourne and zoned Albert Park College all within steps. South Melbourne Market nearby. The 1 Tram reaching the city in no time. Unmistakably one of Melbourne’s best positions. SEALS THE DEAL Full panorama from Port Phillip Bay to the entire city skyline, making evening drinks unforgettable on a top-floor balcony.