Original beach house in box seat on Lorne’s ‘Golden Mile’
An original 1950s beach house 150m from Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club offers one of the best locations in town.
AN original 1950s beach house occupying one of the best position’s in Lorne’s ‘Golden Mile’ has hit the market.
The modest two-bedroom home was built at 192 Mountjoy Pde around the same era as the famed Arab Cafe kick started the coastal town’s coffee culture.
Just three doors down from Lorne Hotel, the 955sq m property is one of the closest freeholds to the Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club, which is just 150m from front door.
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It takes in views over Louttit Bay through towering blue gums.
Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Lorne agent Ian Stewart said the house, originally built by a Geelong-based designer for his own use, was in a box seat position.
It will auctioned on January 25 at noon with price hopes of $2.2 million to $2.45 million.
“We call that stretch of Mountjoy Pde the Golden Mile,” Mr Stewart said.
“It’s the most coveted spot in Lorne and it almost relies on generation trades, they very, very seldom come along.
“It’s a sensational location — better than anything when you get there in your car then you can walk everywhere.”
He said while the house was far from your typical fibro beach shack, its position presented an opportunity for someone to build their dream house.
The existing house offers an open-plan dining and living room with ocean views, a separate kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, all set well back from the street.
Originally published as Original beach house in box seat on Lorne’s ‘Golden Mile’