12 Tern Avenue

Inspired by its humble beach house origins and nature-rich environment, this architecturally renovated Mornington Peninsula retreat will utterly captivate with its high-end fit-out, refined organic materials palette, serene light-filled living spaces, and harmonious indoor/outdoor connectivity to a Mediterranean-meets-coastal designer garden. Harmonising with its neighbours in a tranquil cul-de-sac just a short walk to the shore, the single-level, three-bedroom-plus-study timber-clad home retains its modest circa-1970s façade, while the recently completed renovation and rear extension by multi-award-winning Olaver Architecture elevates the aesthetics and liveability to next-level. Having featured in 'The Design Files', the magazine-worthy interiors are flooded in natural light, with the open plan living and entertaining space presenting a cohesive fusion of original beach-house charm and contemporary coastal luxury. Rich in organic and textural elements including bespoke oak joinery, and stone and stainless-steel countertops, the gourmet kitchen is defined by a custom island bench and equipped with a freestanding Smeg oven and integrated Miele dishwasher. Glass sliding doors open from the dining area to the rear undercover alfresco deck, with built-in barbecue, the perfect spot for admiring the stunning Peachy Green landscaping, framed by a wisteria draped verandah. A well-established olive tree provides the Mediterranean-themed inspiration for the garden, which is edged with pencil pines and features a lush lawn, citrus trees, veggie beds, and a sunken alfresco fire-pit area with built-in seating. There is an access gate to the nature reserve that borders the property, and an outdoor shower caps off the idyllic private garden retreat. Offering a private sanctuary space, the showstopping main bedroom suite has soaring angled ceilings, custom oak built-in robes, deck connectivity, and a luxe floor-to-ceiling mosaic tiled ensuite with a walk-in rain shower and a stone-topped vanity with Robert Gordon basin. The high-end designer style is matched in the main bathroom with a bespoke skylit mosaic tiled bath/shower and hand-blown sconce lighting. A light-filled study, a laundry/mud room, and additional two robed bedrooms complete the layout, while additional highlights include hydronic heating throughout, a wood-fire heater, ceiling fans, designer lighting and organic textured luxury drapes. There is a powered garden shed, a carport with custom surfboard storage cupboard, plus plenty of off-street parking. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the Peninsula's laid-back lifestyle, just one hour from Melbourne, and a 15-minute stroll to beaches, shops and cafes, this low-traffic 'hidden-gem' Capel Sound cul-de-sac is edged by a nature reserve and culminates in expansive parkland.