24 Arlington Street, Portarlington VIC 3223

So, you're looking to buy something in Portarlington but what are you looking for?

Are you wanting a beach cottage for family holidays that you can Airbnb for an income to cover costs? A cottage to live in with enough land that you can build beside it for future bay views. Are you a Developer looking for prime real estate to build a couple of townhouses? Are you an Investor who knows the value of property in this town and wants a piece of the action? Are you looking to get out of the city and work from home or commute by ferry to Melbourne? Or are you looking to retire and want a low maintenance property in a secure area on a single level that will give you a quiet and relaxed lifestyle?

This is now available, one of the most unique properties in Portarlington, known to the locals as The Igloo is on the market for the first time in over 20 years. Owning a piece of this street is sought after due to the large blocks and proximity to the beach being about a 100metre stroll away, and the main shops are only 3km away.
It's quiet and relaxed position is its biggest advantage, being one step back from The Esplanade means only local street traffic passes directly by and it still gets the breezes directly from the sea cooling even the hottest days down in the afternoon. It's zoned rural behind you, so only large empty paddocks and trees in the distance to look out over.
The cottage is situated on the west of the property leaving at least 50% of the land on the east dedicated to a single car garage and boat port. This area gives you enough room to build a modest two story home which can provide full bay views.
This is a lifestyle cottage, perhaps the only one of its kind in Portarlington, with a warm and comfortable ambience. It's currently set up and running as an Airbnb and is popular because of its different and funky architecture, large yard, and relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

In the front of the property is a beautiful mature Golden Ash tree providing a natural patio to sit under to eat, relax or read in the shade of the hot afternoon sun. If the wind gets up, take yourself out the back and either sit under the same type of tree in the back corner or under the back covered verandah.
Due to the thermal qualities of the cottage electricity bills are low. The cottage picks up the breeze in the afternoon through wide front windows and open front door. If the wind is a southerly, the breeze comes through the back windows making it easy to sleep on those hot nights. The cottage is also equipped with a large reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system and in winter a radiant wood heater keeps the entire cottage warm.

As you walk into the lounge/dining room you are greeted by an open space enabling you to see the kitchen and through to the study/rumpus room. Off the lounge behind French doors is the master bedroom with a floor to ceiling wardrobe and cupboard making an abundance of storage.

The kitchen is complete with dual Smeg ovens and a Smeg 900 cooktop along with plenty of cupboard and drawer space down both sides of the kitchen with a full pantry at the end beside the wine fridge. The kitchen has been designed to maximise the bench space for those who enjoying cooking and space has been left for a large fridge.

You can enjoy your morning cuppa in the sun drenched second living area, which could be a study and rumpus room. The room has a quiet well-lit space for your laptop to work from home and fast NBN is connected to the property. This home is completed with 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, laundry and separate toilet.

Please call 0488 001 094 and arrange a private inspection, this property will not be available for long.