34 Bent Parade, Black Rock VIC 3193

Built in 1965, this distinctive mid-century home has remained with one family for just over 40 years, evolving at their pace and retaining much of its original character along the way. The design came from Craig Davis Homes Pty Ltd, whose catalogue plans shaped a wide stretch of Melbourne suburbs in the era, and those origins remain easy to recognise here. The burnt orange brickwork, the long iron balustrade, and the intelligently designed split-level layout all speak to that period of architecture, while the coast, situated a five-minute walk from the door, has shaped how the property has been used and enjoyed.

Adjustments by architect Russell Watkins in 1985 supported a growing household without changing the core of what makes the home so familiar, with the formal living and dining rooms extending from the entry, drawing in spectacular light and looping around to a meals area and kitchen that has served countless family dinners. A lower-level sun-drenched den with direct front garden access sits alongside the main bedroom, complete with an en-suite and mirrored robes, creating a private zone separate from the kids' domain. Three additional bedrooms occupy the top floor, two opening to the balcony, together with a central bathroom and a relaxed sitting room on the landing that has shifted roles over the years as needs evolved.

In the garden, fruit trees have long flourished beside the undercover al-fresco area and brick BBQ, with scope for a plunge pool if desired (STCA), whilst a single remote garage with a workshop addition sits to the side, and an independent garden studio offers room for future use as a home office or storage. The position remains one of Black Rock's most coveted, footsteps from the Yacht Club, The Cerberus Beach House, and moments from the sandbelt golf courses, the village, transport, and respected schools, including Sandringham College, that continue to draw families into the area.