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Overview
Quietly composed and newly refreshed, ‘Neptune Cottage’ presents a softer, calmer presence, having undergone a tasteful interior cosmetic renovation. This update has gently elevated the home, embracing a philosophy of conscious simplification, abundant natural light, and a sense of quiet luxury that fosters true rest and reflection. The residence retains its old world character beautifully, yet feels revitalized; Baltic pine floors radiate warmth underfoot, original cast-iron fireplaces anchor the rooms with historical charm, soaring ceilings create a spacious and airy atmosphere, and natural light drifts effortlessly throughout, carrying views of ancient gardens and glimpses of the bay deep within the home.
From the east-facing verandah, the bay becomes a daily companion. Passing ships trace the horizon, the water’s amphitheatre hums softly, and the aquamarine playground of Queenscliff’s foreshore lies just steps from the front door. Proudly positioned beside the iconic Queenscliff Hotel, opposite parklands and the South Pier, this home occupies a substantial, tightly held allotment in one of the town’s most evocative locations.
Behind an established cottage garden lies a residence layered with life and legacy. Originally established in the early 1860s and thoughtfully expanded over generations, the home unfolds across four bedrooms, living, sitting, and dining rooms, a beautifully renovated kitchen, and two bathrooms. At its heart, a light-filled atrium courtyard serves as a tranquil pause, drawing sunlight into connecting hallways and uniting the mid-Victorian frontage with the earlier rear footprint, which was once original outbuildings now seamlessly integrated into daily living.
Known affectionately as ‘The Stables’, the standalone studio has been finely tuned into a light, airy accommodation space. Calm, fully appointed, and connected to the garden, it is ideal for visiting family and friends or as a potential Airbnb or restorative retreat (subject to council approval), adding valuable flexibility to the property.
Beyond the residence, the rear garden unfolds as a rare, time-honoured sanctuary. Ancient fig trees, flowering jacarandas, and towering she-oaks provide scale and shade, while winding paths, sheds, and seasonal plantings create a landscape rich in texture and tranquility, an outdoor tapestry unique to this era.
With its deep historical roots and newly considered calm, ‘Neptune Cottage’ unfolds as a soulful coastal retreat, seamlessly uniting period craftsmanship, flourishing gardens, and the timeless presence of the bay.
Local Market Insights
In Queenscliff, Quiet Listings observed 6 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 37 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,066,667. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 75%, followed by land (25%). RT Edgar is the only agency with property listings monitored during the period. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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Location
Queenscliff VIC 3225
Market Insights for Queenscliff VIC 3225
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