33 Campbells Road, Portsea

An early and substantially intact example of the residential work of award-winning architects McGlashan & Everist, characterised by a distinctive minimalist articulation of modular planning. Completed in 1960 the open plan house is a single storey brick and timber home on an offset H-shaped courtyard plan that consists of two detached flat-roofed blocks linked by a covered walkway. At its core, the home opens onto a central walled courtyard, sheltered from coastal winds designed to provide a pleasant setting for parties, barbecues and gatherings. Revealed immediately upon entry via a discreet front door, this space establishes both privacy and a strong sense of arrival, while anchoring the home’s spatial flow. The planning is intuitive and resolved expanses of glass, high-set sliding windows and clean, linear forms allow natural light to penetrate deeply, while enabling consistent cross ventilation throughout. Stark masonry walls and timber cladding define the home’s architectural language. The still stylish open plan 60’s kitchen and meals area opens through to a spacious light filled informal living and dining area featuring a roaring open fireplace overlooking the sun-drenched outdoor living space. Accommodation comprises four bedrooms, including a generously proportioned main suite, modernised bathroom, and spacious rooms well suited for bunks or multiple guests. Set on a substantial allotment in a tightly held Portsea pocket, the property offers broad, usable lawn, carport with additional off-street parking for multiple vehicles and a separate flexible space ideal for storage, a gym or studio. Positioned within a short, easy walk to the track leading to Shelley Beach and with convenient access to Portsea Surf Beach, this is a residence that balances architectural integrity with practical coastal living in one of Portsea’s most established settings.