363 Sandy Road, St Andrews Beach VIC 3941

The rich timbers of this three-bedroom Western Red cedar cottage are so in tune with the natural surrounds it feels you're part of the outdoors. A statement of craftsmanship, this charming St Andrews Beach house has served as both a permanent home and a holiday house for its sole owner of 22 years and it's easy to see why. Hidden behind a wall of ti-tree on sought after Sandy Rd, the light-filled seaside sanctuary with a warm timber feel and fantastic outdoor entertaining spaces allow you to appreciate nature at every turn. Gleaming polished timber floors, a timber staircase and cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, the two-storey home is perfect as a weekend retreat with potential to tap into the lucrative holiday rental market. There are two merbau decks - one off the lounge that captures the morning sun and one off the dining area facing towards the dunes. Grab your morning coffee and stroll to an elevated, paved outdoor area at the front of the 1255 m2 (approx) allotment overlooking a landscaped pond or head out the back on a hot summer's night past a large garden shed and down to a shaded pond and enjoy a drink at the base of your personal paradise. The master bedroom is upstairs with views to the dunes and a second upper-level bedroom has a north facing balcony overlooking the natural surrounds. Downstairs is a third bedroom and a bathroom, with separate shower and vanity and the kitchen is crafted from Tasmanian blackwood with a gas cooktop. With its cooling sea breezes, the sounds of the ocean at night and birds in the morning, this character filled home is truly at one with nature.