Designed by renowned architect Lachlan Shepherd as his personal residence, this striking home blends modern coastal style with practical family living. “Torterra House” has been featured on Hunting for George, Simple Dwelling and Habitus Living, among others.
Thoughtfully crafted with premium finishes and remarkable design, it boasts an impressive 8-star energy rating for year-round comfort and efficiency. Ideally positioned just moments from the vibrant cafes, beaches, and lifestyle of Old Torquay, it offers a rare opportunity to enjoy architectural excellence in a prime coastal setting.
What YOU'LL LOVE:
- Crafted with a striking mix of face block work, off-form concrete, recycled brick, and copper cladding, this home embraces open-plan living with a sun-soaked northerly orientation.
- A chef's delight, the kitchen boasts a butler's pantry, stunning concrete bench tops, and a bespoke integrated daybed/dining nook that brings sophistication and function to the heart of the home.
- Seamless indoor-outdoor flow is achieved through expansive sliding doors that open to a captivating lap pool, featuring a naked freshwater filtration system, 22kW heat pump, travertine surrounds, and an easy-care landscaped garden.
- The cosy living area is enhanced by a wood fireplace and custom-built concrete couches with luxurious leather upholstery.
- A resort-inspired bathroom showcases handmade copper tap ware and a concrete vanity, servicing two generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans. The main bedroom also includes a walk-in robe.
- Upstairs you will find a further 2 bedrooms (one with an ensuite) a super spacious home office and a second family bathroom, large second living area along with a sitting zone.
- A standout feature is the rooftop garden, delivering year-round thermal comfort and self-irrigated via a water-efficient drip system and private grass area accessed directly from the bedroom via double French doors - perfect for reading a book in the sun .
- Additional features include burnished concrete floors, engineered timber floors, micro-cement finishes, travertine tiling, copper finishes, split-system air conditioning in the living zones, a European laundry, outdoor shower, 6kW solar system with battery storage, garden shed, and a double carport—all set on a low-maintenance corner allotment.
- Super close to schools, kinder and childcare, and within easy walking distance to Surf World shops and cafes and Torquay newest Shopping Village.
What The VENDOR LOVES:
“Architecturally speaking, we love the duality of the home - downstairs is deliberately robust, earthy, insular, and north facing, addressing the pool areas. By contrast, upstairs is light, bright and view focused. It is a house of two personalities; however, they speak to each other and work so well. Pragmatically speaking, the two areas are separated by a stairwell void which can be shut off. Perfect for teenagers who want their own space… and for parents who might want theirs!”
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