Great Ocean Road beach house set to break price records

An architectural marvel built with over 1000 tonnes of concrete and crowned Australian Home of the Year has landed on the market with a price guide above $4 million. 

Perched above the dramatic, tree-lined hills of the Separation Creek coastline — a locality positioned on the iconic Great Ocean Road — this custom-built house at 14 Mitchell Grove is making headlines once again.

Designed by Crosier Scott Architects and meticulously constructed by its builder owner, the multi-level residence made headlines last year when it was bestowed the ultimate accolade by the Housing Industry Association: Australian Home of the Year.

“The owner wanted to build a family beach house for his wife and four children to enjoy,” said local agent, Marty Maher, of Great Ocean Properties.

“He challenged himself to push all the limits to create something incredibly special.”

Recognised nationally for its breathtaking precision and artistry, the four-bedroom home has been designed to seamlessly integrate into its coastal environment, presenting a powerful fusion of industrial scale and understated luxury.

“This is not just a house, it’s an iconic work of art that has been judged and crowned the best in the nation,” Mr Maher said.

“To have a HIA Australian Home of the Year on the market is truly special — it’s just such an extraordinary house.” 

The property offers an enviable vantage point over one of the Great Ocean Road’s most beautiful stretches, capturing expansive ocean and hinterland views.

The construction required the pouring of over 1000 tonnes of in-situ concrete on a challenging, steep site.

Inside, burnished concrete floors meet solid timber detailing and bespoke, grain-matched kitchen cabinetry. 

“One of the stand-out features is the property’s ability to interact with natural elements of the nearby beach and ocean,” enthused Mr Maher.

“The whole top floor can open up with retractable glass and it’s quite spectacular when you walk in with the whole panoramic view uninterrupted before you. 

“The other aspect is the temperature control year round. In cool or hot weather the concrete construction stays relatively stable and the hydronic heating maintains this stable temperature through winter.”

The property’s award-winning pedigree is expected to draw significant interest from prestige buyers with early interest coming primarily from Melburnians who are familiar with the area. 

Mr Maher is very confident that the property will smash the area’s current ceiling price. 

“The build quality is just extraordinary,” he said. “So yes, it will break a record for the Separation Creek, although these price points are common in its Great Ocean Road neighbour, Lorne.

“In fact, it would be a $6 million-plus price point if it was in Lorne. So, buyers can save $2 million by driving 15 minutes and acquire themselves a piece of Australian architectural history, which cannot be replicated.” 

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