6 Austin Avenue, McCrae, Vic 3938

THE DEAL
Bespoke brilliance high on the rise, where luxury hotels are a thing of the past, and endless summers are yours to own. World-class and designed to the last exacting detail by Carly Arfi, this architectural dream sweeps over a generous 830sqm (approx) allotment in a quiet cul-de-sac, set against a backdrop of native bushland and filtered bay light, where poolside bliss meets the slower energy of the iconic hillside.

Beyond impeccably landscaped gardens, every line and finish speaks to intention. Oversized archways, ornate plasterwork and floor-to-ceiling wainscoting are offset by steel-framed glazing and industrial undertones, producing a dynamic push and pull between refinement and grit. Five-metre ceilings lift the proportions throughout, culminating in a main living domain defined by cathedral-like volume, a vast wall of glass and a 1.8-metre gas fireplace set in stone.

Centred by a dramatic marble island, the kitchen is uncompromising in scale and appointments with Neff and Electrolux appliances, a Zimbabwe granite butler’s pantry, integrated Liebherr refrigeration and an Asko dishwasher. Sliding steel-framed glass dissolves the threshold to a heated, herringbone-paved terrace where an in-built barbecue kitchen and heated self-cleaning swimming pool sharpen the focus outdoors.

Every space asserts its own identity. A purpose-built theatre delivers a fully immersive Gold Class setup, whilst the independent pool house, complete with ensuite and kitchenette, adapts easily as a studio, home office or guest accommodations. The main suite is quietly luxurious with a concrete soaker tub, walk-in robe and full ensuite, while a separate wing accommodates three additional bedrooms, a luxe family bathroom with Rosa marble finishes, an office/potential fifth bedroom and a designer powder room. With zoned heating and cooling, a Sonos sound system, a large laundry with a dog bath, an integrated bar, and an internal-access double remote garage, all within three minutes of the foreshore.

SEALS THE DEAL
A fearless approach to design, a remarkable sense of restraint and an uncompromising material palette, this is coastal living at full tilt.