Great Ocean Road beach house set to break price records – realestate.com.au

An architectural marvel built with more than 1,000 tons of concrete and crowned Australian Home of the Year has hit the market with a price guide of more than $4 million.

High above the dramatic, tree-lined hills of the Separation Creek coastline – a town on the iconic Great Ocean Road – this custom-built home at 14 Mitchell Grove is making headlines once again.

Designed by Crosier Scott Architects and meticulously constructed by the builder’s owner, the multi-storey home made headlines last year when it was awarded the ultimate accolade from the Housing Industry Association: Australian Home of the Year.

“The owner wanted to build a family beach house for his wife and four children to enjoy,” says local agent Marty Maher of Great Ocean Properties.

“He challenged himself to push all the boundaries to create something incredibly special.”

Every detail has been considered, from the kitchen cabinets with matching grain to the detailed solid wood panels. Image: realestate.com.au

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Nationally recognized for its breathtaking precision and artistry, the four-bedroom home is designed to integrate seamlessly into its coastal environment, offering a powerful blend of industrial scale and understated luxury.

“This is not just a house, it is an iconic work of art that has been judged and crowned the best in the country,” said Maher.

“It’s really special to have a HIA Australian Home of the Year on the market; it’s just such an extraordinary home.”

The cantilevered design maximizes the spectacular ocean views. Image: realestate.com.au

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The property offers an enviable vantage point over one of the most beautiful stretches of the Great Ocean Road, with expansive views of the ocean and hinterland.

The construction required pouring more than 1,000 tons of cast-in-place concrete on a challenging, steep terrain.

More than 1,000 tons of concrete were poured to form the structure. Image: realestate.com.au

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Inside, polished concrete floors meet solid wood details and custom kitchen cabinets with matching grains.

“One of the standout features is the property’s ability to interact with the natural elements of the nearby beach and ocean,” Mr Maher enthuses.

“The entire top floor can be opened with retractable glass and it is quite spectacular when you walk in with the entire panoramic view uninterrupted in front of you.

Foundations that penetrate 7 meters deep into basalt rocks anchor the four-bedroom house to the site. Image: realestate.com.au

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“The other aspect is temperature control all year round. In cold or warm weather the concrete structure remains relatively stable and the hydronic heating maintains this stable temperature throughout the winter.”

The property’s award-winning pedigree is expected to attract significant interest from prestigious buyers, with early interest coming mainly from Melburnians familiar with the area.

The house has four bathrooms. Image: realestate.com.au

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And four bedrooms. Image: realestate.com.au

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Mr Maher is confident the property will break the area’s current ceiling price.

“The build quality is just extraordinary,” he said. “So yes, it will be record breaking for the Separation Creek, although these prices are common in the Great Ocean Road neighbour, Lorne.

“In fact, the price would be more than $6 million if it were in Lorne, so buyers can save $2 million by driving 15 minutes and acquiring a piece of Australian architectural history that cannot be replicated.”