Inside $3.95m Torquay home with unbelievable views
This Torquay home has breathtaking views, luxe design, and a surprise feature that takes coastal living to the next level.
A luxury Torquay home showcasing cutting-edge design and breathtaking views has hit the market with a $3.6m-$3.95m price guide.
And you’ll never need to wear shoes and socks once you step inside, with a rare feature that the floors are heat-controlled throughout nearly the entire home, which you can control by your phone.
Designed and built by property developer Stuart Rae, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence at 43 Diggers Way, Torquay offers a masterful blend of contemporary architecture, premium materials, and functional family living.
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Set on an elevated block in one of Torquay’s most sought-after locations, the home has sweeping views across Spring Creek, the RACV Golf Course, and the surf beach.
“The block itself dictated a lot of the design,” Mr Rae said.
From the middle and top levels, you can see right across the golf course and out to the ocean — it’s a spectacular outlook.”
A bold black timber and polished concrete facade gives the home a striking street presence, while inside, soaring three-metre ceilings, recycled blackbutt timber, and polished concrete floors create a seamless blend of warmth and modernity.
A designer kitchen serves as the heart of the home, complete with Vzug ovens, a Pitt in-stone cooktop, an integrated wine fridge, and a butler’s pantry, all flowing into a north-facing backyard with a built-in BBQ, firepit, and alfresco dining area.
Mr said he’s always leaned towards a modern, minimalistic aesthetic.
“A lot of the timber is recycled, and the concrete floors add to the contemporary feel we wanted,” he said.
The primary suite is a private retreat on the upper level, featuring a spacious bedroom, its own lounge area, a balcony with elevated views, and a luxurious ensuite with a freestanding stone bathtub and dual shower.
The basement level is designed for both practicality and entertainment, incorporating a third living area, a wine cellar, and a 60m² garage.
Rae said comfort was a key focus throughout the build, with hydronic slab heating, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and laundry, ducted heating and cooling, and automated blinds ensuring the home functions effortlessly across all seasons.
And adding to the home’s appeal is its smart home integration, which Mr Rae said would allow the buyer to control heating, cooling, and automated blinds directly from their phone.
“This is the second home we’ve built with hydronic slab heating, and it’s a game changer,” he said.
“Even when it’s 10 degrees outside, the house stays a comfortable 22 to 23 degrees — you never need a jumper inside.”
Jellis Craig agent Spencer Luppino said the home was built to the highest standard.
“It’s fully loaded with high-end features, and almost every room has a view,” he said.
“It’s an entertainer’s dream — buyers just need to bring the surfboards.”
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Originally published as Inside $3.95m Torquay home with unbelievable views
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