16 Forbes Street, Rye VIC 3941

The perfect seachange away from busy suburbia, this impressive four-bedroom home offers a tranquil and private oceanside position, abundant space and a superb inground pool, poolside bar and outdoor entertaining areas. Only moments from a choice of ocean beaches and set on one-third of an acre (approx), the home is warm and welcoming with exposed brickwork and vaulted timber-lined ceilings in the huge open plan living area where a crackling open fireplace casts it glow and large windows frame views of the gardens. The kitchen is a brilliant space for preparing family feasts with granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances, and parents are pampered with a large master ensuite and generous walk-in robe. At the other end of the house the children's wing features three bedrooms and an updated bathroom with separate toilet. Paved in sandstone, the poolside entertaining area will make summers sensational with a Bali-style pool bar and separate alfresco dining area as well as colourful landscaped gardens. Just minutes from Rye township and a range of wineries, golf courses, spa retreats, horse riding and more, the home is positioned for a life of adventure as a permanent residence or relaxing weekender with potential to take advantage of the growing short-stay accommodation market. Other features include a security system, gas heating and a remote double garage.