16/17 Tanti Avenue, Mornington, Vic 3931

Commanding magnificent 180-degree Bay panoramas from the alfresco entertaining terrace, this superbly positioned, architect designed penthouse, teaming contemporary coastal luxury with rich heritage values, is the jewel in the crown of Mornington’s blue-chip ‘Macartans Place’ development. Impressively appointed throughout, the unique character of the two bedroom, two bathroom residence, designed by award winning architect Leo DeJong, is capped off with an upper-level home office/studio built into the landmark turret of the original St Macartans school building. 

Opening to a double height foyer, polished black-butt flooring flows through the light filled entry hall with timber staircase and steps up to the show stopping north-east facing living room, featuring a gas log fire, original timber sash windows and double doors opening to the L-shaped alfresco entertaining terrace perched above the waters of Mills Beach. Here the incredible views take in the breadth of Port Phillip Bay across to the city skyline, the cliffs and coastline of Mt Eliza, the rise of Beleura Hill and beyond to the Dandenong Ranges. Adjacent to the dining space with a gas log fire and striking flame-tree canopy vistas, the Caesarstone kitchen is equipped with Smeg cooking appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop and has an integrated fridge/freezer. Both bedrooms are spacious and carpeted while the master incorporates a fitted walk-in robe, plus a built-in robe and generous sized stone ensuite with twin vanities, bathtub and walk-in shower. There is also a main bathroom and separate laundry, plenty of cupboard space and zoned central heating and cooling.

Set in front of ‘the big tree’, the century-old South African flame tree that would be fondly remembered by generations of former school pupils, the heritage-listed double brick building offers secure intercom entry, significant storage, a private double garage with internal access and an elevator. With the sands and beach boxes of magnificent Mills Beach just a few metres away, it is just a short walk to vibrant Main Street cafes, restaurants and boutiques.