Portarlington home offers million-dollar views under $1.2m

Architect-designed Portarlington home pairs luxury design with panoramic Corio Bay views, and a price tag half that of Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Open2View

A striking architect-designed home with sweeping Corio Bay and Melbourne skyline views has hit the market in Portarlington, at almost half the price of its Mornington Peninsula counterparts.

Jellis Craig Barwon Heads director Andrew Ingham said the two-storey home at 13 Port Phillip Crt was a rare architectural statement for the Bellarine, combining coastal serenity with bold design.

“You just don’t see homes like this down here very often,” Mr Ingham said.
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“It’s full of personality, thoughtful design and those soaring glass walls that frame the bay perfectly. It deserves an auction spotlight.”

Set high on a 705sq m block, the home captures panoramic outlooks across Corio Bay, the You Yangs and even the distant city skyline, views that would cost millions more across the bay.

According to PropTracks September 2025 market trends, Portarlington’s median house price sits around $1.1m, roughly half of Mornington’s $2.2m figure.

“The hero of the home is definitely that glass-walled living area,” Mr Ingham said.

Floor-to-ceiling glass floods the open-plan living zone with light and frames sweeping bay and skyline views. Picture: Open2View

Distinctive geometric lines and soaring raked ceilings give the two-storey home a bold architectural edge. Picture: Open2View

“It’s calm, bright and incredibly peaceful, you’re surrounded by greenery and that shimmering blue horizon.”

Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone flows seamlessly to a front terrace and rear deck, creating two distinct alfresco spaces for entertaining.

Three light-filled bedrooms, including a master with ensuite and courtyard access, round out the home’s tranquil footprint.

The streamlined walk-through kitchen connects to dual alfresco zones for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Picture: Open2View

Set on a 705sq m block with about 244sq m of internal space, the home balances scale with serenity. Picture: Open2View

Downstairs, a four-car basement garage adds rare flexibility for trades, collectors or boat owners, while landscaped gardens offer privacy and ease.

Owned by two Melbourne sisters selling their late father’s beloved property, the home has been relaunched with a $1.095m-$1.195m guide after shifting from private sale to auction on October 25.

“They’ve chosen to meet the market,” Mr Ingham said.

Uninterrupted outlooks stretch across Corio Bay to the You Yangs and Melbourne skyline. Picture: Open2View

Crisp finishes and natural light enhance the home’s calm, coastal aesthetic. Picture: Open2View

“With spring weather and buyers flooding back to the coast, the timing couldn’t be better.”

Mr Ingham said demand for premium homes under $1.2m had intensified as Melbourne buyers discovered Portarlington’s ferry connection, food scene and growing sophistication.

“Portarlington isn’t the sleepy town people once thought,” he said.

“It’s connected, stylish and perfectly positioned, coastal luxury without the Mornington price tag.”

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