2 Hopetoun Terrace, Lorne, VIC

This outstanding residence was firstly imagined, researched and designed by it’s owners and subsequently crafted, using resourced and imported materials, by Lorne’s best, Warwick Yates. Rarely is a lifetime dream realized, from it’s original conception, with such passion. The unique nature of the building is immediately evident upon arrival at the concrete staircase and the coconut palm pillars. The solid rendered block work and concrete flooring typify the high quality of consistent, heavy duty construction throughout. The century old Javanese front door and it’s surrounds is an introduction to the inner luxury that awaits! The centre of the home is the sun-infused entertainment area, with the zoned living, kitchen, dining and sitting spaces working as one. The craftsmanship is at it’s finest here with the secretly nailed grey ironbark flooring, hand-tooled exposed timber beams (with discreet lightboxes providing detail seldom seen), expansive picture windows overlooking the Erskine River, Swing Bridge, rolling breakers and turquoise ocean, imported marble and soaring bamboo-lined ceilings. The quality kitchen, with local blackwood benchtops, precision timber joinery, gas hotplates and electric oven, constitutes a facility for the most discerning chef. The dining area is a haven from which the home can be experienced to the fullest and the nearby underground cellar awaits your collection. The double, bi-fold opening doors on two sides combine naturally with the north-facing, crazy-paved outdoor patio which provides year-round entertaining. The main bathroom is a centrepiece. The polished marble (with in-floor heating), black granite benchtops, designer mirror and indoor garden ensuring an exotic, 5-star bathing experience. The zoned bedrooms are duplicated in sophistication and style as marble, sculptured timber and glass are combined to the highest of standards. The second and third (study) bedrooms also boast polished concrete flooring and timber detailing to match. The master bedroom with ensuite on the upper level is embellished with extensive joinery, offering seclusion, privacy and the most panoramic of views. The undercover double carport at the rear provides level, weatherproof access for all and, just when you thought there couldn’t be more, there is – a separate, fully self-contained guests/caretakers suite (fourth bedroom) exuding all the opulence of the main residence. The aura and quality of finish and construction can only be appreciated with an inspection and you’re invited. "Private viewing available pm Saturday December 31, all day Saturday January 1st and am on Monday January 2 by appointment only"