11 Elaine Road, Rye VIC 3941

Framed in an exquisite coastal setting of 864m2 approx, embraced by sculptural Moonah trees and enhanced by the sounds of Rye Ocean beach and Bass Strait, this brand new coastal home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula has an authentic sense of place representing a stunning collaboration of the Vendors exacting coastal influence and indigenous landscaping design.
The home sits proudly on the highest point of Elaine Road, featuring unique freeform stone pavers set into white stone pathways and taking in panoramic vistas of the area from Tasman Drive to Arthurs Seat. The allotment is essentially flat allowing for the home to embrace the space on the site giving freedom of movement to the idyllic lifestyle it exudes.
The floor plan and interior designs are reflective of today's modern coastal buyer resulting in a sublime residence with a high level of detail and care. (Details are available on request).
The building and outdoor entertaining are perfectly oriented to take advantage of northerly light with verandahs and decks to redirect summer sun whilst inside, the home is temperate year-round with four zoned ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling providing continual ambience with high end double glazing for thermal optimisation.

The interiors are sensory and calming through a dedicated private entry with mud room, offering the choice of three internal living spaces all opening to the sea air across decks and private garden views.
Wide pale oak flooring throughout captures the essence of surrounds reflecting light and warmth into the home. Raked ceilings (2400 to 3000mm) create synergistic energies inside the spaces accenting the enormous double glazed glass panes showcasing ever changing skies and landscapes.
This home is built for relaxed modern style living featuring a brilliantly designed working kitchen with Ilve cooking appliances, island bench with seating for four, a separate washing hub with Bosch dishwasher, double door fridge (plumbing capability for icemaking) and butlers pantry flowing to meals and sitting space to decks taking in the National Park views and across to Arthurs Seat.
Accommodation is discreetly spaced; the main bedroom is separate and features one of several mural windows through Moonah treetops to distant landscapes, private ensuite, window seat and walk in dressing room. There are two large bedrooms to the front of the home, each with walk in robes and are annexed by one of two large family bathrooms featuring island bathtub and separate showers. Bedroom four and five are to the rear of the home and have private access to the second family bathroom and large family laundry with substantial storage encased. A powder room is located on the first floor for guests.
Outdoor entertaining is seamlessly blended with the home on a dual level and outdoor seating harmonise the ambiance of surrounds.
The enormous garage easily houses two vehicles with space for workshop or additional storage and features remote vehicle access, side door to the main house and sliding glass doors to the gardens.
16th Beach Precinct of Rye where this property is situated is unique; there is a strong sense of community here and the sea culture is present in every sense. The sounds and clean air from the Ocean soothe a busy mind and melt daily stresses away. The Northerly sun captured beautifully by this design replenishes energy and gives natural light to every corner of the home.
The 16th Beach General Store is just a five minute walk with Ocean Beach and Dragon Head natural swimming pool (usable at low tide) across the road from the Store.
This home is a showpiece of stature and modern coastal design and its panoramic views give it immensely appealing street beauty.
Located at the end of Elaine Road cul de sac, there is no passing traffic accentuating the position and privacy.
Clad in silver top ash, the home will weather over time and blend naturally into the landscape.
Bass Strait hugs 16th Beach and gives way to the National Park winding around the coastline adjacent to this home.
Take walks along the ocean edge or the renowned coastal walking trail from Portsea to Cape Schanck. Access the thermal springs, (Peninsula Springs and the newly finished Alba resort) Visit open gardens, wineries, farmgates and world class restaurants in Main Ridge, Red Hill and Flinders or enjoy golf at one of the six international resorts within a 20 minute drive with no need to access the Bay Beach roads, an easy fifteen minute drive to the Freeway back to Town.
The design of the home exemplifies all the elements of a life now and the future; of simple elegance and timeless beauty.
Styling by White Picket Interior Styling
Photography Jonathan Dade