The Feel:
Just metres from the river beach and moments from the town centre — where shops, cafés and restaurants, health services and the local supermarket are all within a very short walk — this rare five-bedroom residence occupies one of Barwon Heads most tightly held central addresses.
More than a beach house, it is a coastal home designed for family living, where daily amenity and natural beauty exist in rare proximity.
Originally established over a century ago, the home has been thoughtfully reimagined through architect-designed additions that extend its footprint while respecting its heritage. The original front rooms remain preserved in their character and scale, while contemporary extensions unfold seamlessly beyond — creating a cohesive dialogue between past and present.
Lime-washed timber floors, double-glazed cedar windows and French doors invite natural light throughout. Living and dining spaces flow to secluded Mediterranean-inspired gardens of olive, citrus and pomegranate — a private sanctuary with the river beach, bridge and ocean beyond only steps away.
Positioned on the northern side of a gentle rise, the home enjoys subtle elevation. The main bedroom, study and dining room sit above ground level, enhancing light and outlook, while generous under-house storage and workshop space are integrated below. The natural topography deflects prevailing southerlies up and over the home, allowing the rebuilt heritage verandah to function as a sheltered outdoor living area — comfortably usable year-round.
Ocean air moves freely through the home, and when easterly winds arrive the sound of the surf rises clearly from the estuary — a vivid reminder of the ocean’s proximity. Homes of this scale, garden depth and genuine walkability in central Barwon Heads are exceptionally scarce. With limited land supply and strong demand from permanent residents, this address offers both lifestyle appeal and long-term confidence.
Approximately 25–30 minutes to central Geelong and accessible to Melbourne when required, it delivers a rare balance of professional convenience and coastal ease.
The Facts:
- Architect-designed renovation and expansion
- Five bedrooms plus dedicated study
- Three bathrooms including garden residence
- Self-contained two-bedroom garden residence
- Dedicated study plus separate timber-lined studio
- Substantial built-in wood-burning fireplace with full flue system
- Ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling throughout
- Falcon Professional oven and quality European appliances
- Wood-lined ceilings and lime-washed timber floors
- Brass outdoor shower with hot and cold water and direct bathroom access
- Utility room with second laundry facilities
- Extensive under-house storage and workshop space
- Rainwater tanks and established irrigation system
The Owner Loves….
“We love how easy life feels here — walking to the beach and bluff, into town for coffee, or over the bridge without ever needing the car — and hearing the surf meet the river, its sound drifting across the estuary and around the house.
The sense of history is ever-present, and it’s been a joy to expand the home in a way that honours its past while making space for future memories.”
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