12 Eva Street, Rye VIC 3941

The sundrenched holiday home we all dream of within 800m of the sand and the cafes and takeaways of bustling Rye, this superbly updated three-bedroom retreat marries laid-back beachy chic with contemporary charm. Designed with a focus on lifestyle-oriented living and a seamless integration of indoor-outdoor entertaining, three sets of sliding glass doors open the home to the fabulous covered alfresco area that spills down a sundeck and the large rear lawn beyond of this 836sqm (approx) allotment, which tempts with the possibility of adding a swimming pool. Drawing you down the light-filled hall, the expansive living and dining space makes a breathtaking impression with stunning eclectic lampshades, toasty wood heating and a backdrop of glass framing the deck, while a second ambient lounge is ideal for kids' movie nights as parents enjoy a glass of red in the moonlight. A hostess's delight, the connoisseur's kitchen features stone counters and stainless-steel appliances, along with sliding doors to the deck to make light work of bringing out a seafood platter on balmy afternoons, with the windowed garage offering further potential as a games room for billiards, table tennis or good old-fashioned board games. Perfectly equipped, the home includes a modern bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower, ducted heating and split-system air conditioning.