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Overview
Set on an expansive 3.79-hectare parcel in the heart of Rye, this architecturally significant residence is a rare opportunity for enthusiasts of Mid Century Modernist design. The heritage-listed Grimwade House, designed in 1959 by the acclaimed David McGlashan, presents an original condition project that captivates through originality and its substantial scale.
The residence is laid out across five pavilions thoughtfully connected by courtyards, breezeways, and verandahs, offering a relaxed interplay of indoor and outdoor living spaces. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels and terracotta tiled flooring create a warm ambiance that extends onto outdoor terraces, while unique architectural details such as vermiculite ceilings and western red cedar paneling elevate the home's materiality.
Spanning over 2,000 square meters under roof, the house encompasses eight bedrooms and five bathrooms, designed to effectively accommodate a large or multigenerational family. Strategic design elements like flat thresholds, integrated fly wire screens, and hidden joinery enhance both the comfort and flow of daily living. For the cooler months, the home offers thoughtful floor heating in key areas and an open fireplace that cleverly doubles as an external BBQ, creating cozy and flexible entertaining options.
The property's additional wings provide versatile guest or family accommodation, complemented by a separate cottage with two bedrooms and a bathroom, ideal for privacy and visitor comfort. Mature landscaping, shedding facilities, and a working bore underscore the practical and self-sufficient nature of the grounds. Furthermore, the property's broad frontage on Melbourne Road and Dundas Street, alongside access from Willonga Street, hints at significant subdivisional potential subject to council approval.
This distinctive home will appeal primarily to buyers with a passion for architectural heritage, spacious landholdings, and the prospect of crafting a unique family sanctuary within a prized Mornington Peninsula locale.
Local Market Insights
In Rye, Quiet Listings observed 49 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, up from 31 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,293,327. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 88%, followed by land (11%), and units (2%). Hearns Port Fairy Holiday Accommodation was the most active agency in this area, representing 53.1% of all new listings in the last 30 days. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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Location
Rye VIC 3941
Measurements
| Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 2000 m² |
Market Insights for Rye VIC 3941
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