Beach homes and Hamptons mansions channelling the “Summer I Turned Pretty” vibes

The Summer I Turned Pretty has made its highly anticipated return to the small screen, taking viewers back to the fictional town of Cousins Beach – and the dreamy beach house at the centre of the drama.

But despite idyllic scenes of barbecues on the sand and cocktails in front of the pool, the dwelling used for filming doesn’t actually sit on a beach.

Located on a golf course inside an exclusive gated community called Porters Neck Plantation, the home was chosen for its mix of Cape Cod-charm and Hamptons chic.

But the perfect summer home does exist – we’ve found six of the best luxe beachside homes on the market across Australia.

Hamptons on the beach

It doesn’t get better than this – a sprawling 664sqm parcel of Hamptons-style luxury right on the shores of Sapphire Beach.

The beachfront home is one of only a handful of homes along the exclusive seaside enclave, with over 15 metres of uninterrupted beach frontage.

The four bedroom home is an entertainer’s dream, with a media room, gym or yoga space, and a wine cellar just minutes from Coffs Harbour’s city centre.

Expressions of interest close on 4 September, with a price guide of $4 million.

Brand new coastal marvel with panoramic ocean views

Perfectly positioned to capture endless views Moreton Island, this architecturally designed coastal marvel is the ultimate coastal haven.

Set on a 997sqm landholding, the striking home has a 25m frontage to take in the ocean views.

Located in the Queensland coastal town of Point Lookout, the four bedroom, three bathroom abode includes an upstairs parents retreat with an ensuite, bar area and an outdoor spa.

Highlights of the interior include spotted gum flooring, VJ panelling, high ceilings with skylights, an internal lift and a stone fireplace.

Outside, there is a saltwater pool with built-in seating to take in the panoramic ocean views

The home is on the market via a ‘Best Offers’ campaign closing September 23.

Hampton’s stunner a first for its locale

With its listing describing this five bedroom residence as “a masterpiece of coastal luxury,’ this picture-perfect residence in the NSW town of Lake Cathie is the ultimate beachside abode.

Located at 25 Marine Parade, Lake Cathie, the two level home features all the hallmarks of Hampton’s style including Blackbutt timber flooring, wainscot panelling, plantation shutters and a neutral colour scheme.

Sales agent Rosie Model from Lifestyle Camden Haven said the 2019 built home was one of the first Hampton’s style homes to be built in Lake Cathie.

She said in the few days since it has been listed for sale, it has garnered strong interest and she expected it to appeal to a range of buyers.

“Maybe a family moving to the area, or even maybe a local family,” she said.

“It does lend itself to someone who is of age, because it has the main bedroom and everything else downstairs, so they don’t really have to go upstairs for anything.”

Set on a 500sqm block in close proximity to a beachside access path, the home itself features 400sqm of living space.

An upstairs kids’ retreat, a laundry chute from the main bathroom upstairs, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor kitchen with stone benchtops, a fridge and pizza oven, and a 6.5m in-ground heated pool are among the property’s long list of highlights.

The home is set for auction September 20.

Elegant homestead the ultimate in Hampton’s design

With its breathtaking Hamptons inspired interior, a unique floorplan and private homestead ambience, this bayside abode is attracting keen buyer interest.

“It’s a very private estate. It’s a large landholding in Burraneer, so it’s sitting on 1970sqm,” said sales agent Matthew Johnston from MattBlak Property Cronulla.

“It’s north facing at the rear. But what I find is, as you’re driving in it’s got the big U-shape. You feel like you’re coming into a regional, rural area.”

The six bedroom, five bathroom residence at 260 Woolooware Road, Burraneer, is being sold via an Expressions of Interest campaign.

The home’s elegant and refined style combines grand proportions, and resort style outdoor living with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, where an in-ground swimming pool is accompanied by a poolside cabana.

Inside, the main living has a gas fireplace, feature raked ceilings and multiple streams of windows bring in natural light.

The residence’s single level layout has been a popular buyer drawcard, Mr Johnston said.

“A lot of the high-end waterfront properties on the peninsula here are quite steep, multi-level down to the water,” he said.

“So we’ve got a bit of interest from the downsizer market, who are not quite ready to go to the luxury apartments or a duplex but still want that nice house, but on a single level.”

Located within walking distance to the Royal Motor Yacht Club, cafes and schools, Mr Johnston said the home was also a five minute drive to Cronulla.

“You’re not in the hustle and bustle of the hub of Cronulla but you can still drive into Cronulla easily,” he said.

Showstopper sanctuary

Aptly described as “A new benchmark in coastal luxury,” this Barwon Heads residence comes with a price guide of $4 million to $4.4 million.

Located at 6 Jasper Avenue, Barwon Heads, the two-level coastal home features an eye-catching curved elevation.

Its sprawling floorplan includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, bespoke finishes, a west-facing balcony with pool views, motorised blinds and a choice of an upstairs or downstairs main bedroom.

The Expressions of Interest campaign closes October 14.

Beachside bliss

Situated less than 300 metres to Shelly Beach, this five bedroom, three bathroom residence is the ultimate luxury beachside haven.

Sales agent Paul Witney from Ray White Bateau Bay said the unique property combined luxury, functionality of design and outstanding finishes.

“Being so close to the beach and the golf course, it’s certainly a lifestyle location,” he said.

Priced at $3.1 million, 31 Waterview Street, Shelly Beach includes a long list of impressive features such as soaring ceilings, an extensive use of glass, four bedrooms, Snowy River gum hardwood flooring and a private entertaining deck.

There is also a fully self-contained secondary dwelling that has its own street front access, entertaining area and courtyard, and a single car garage.

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