A beach paradise

When you think of a beach house, you likely imagine a light-filled home with a generous size yard to relax and enjoy summer activities.

These are a rarity in today’s market as the block sizes shrink significantly, putting the traditional backyard on the endangered list.

Fortunately, the older estates still present an opportunity to enjoy the beachside lifestyle with room to move, and a great example of this is One Agency’s listing at 16 Lorama Street, Torquay.

You’ll love coming home to this double-storey coastal delight, set on a substantial 629sqm block and featuring an impressive native front garden that sets the scene for what’s to follow.

The home’s clever design brings the outside in and offers plenty of zoned living options for individual family members, including three living areas and upstairs office space.

Enjoying quality time with loved ones is made easy in the light-filled open plan living/dining/kitchen, boasting windows with green outlooks at every turn, plus seamless flow to the inviting alfresco.

One Agency senior sales consultant Olivia Swann said the home’s thoughtful design was very welcoming and presents as the perfect beach home.

“The roomy and bright home boasts an open plan living area that seamlessly connects the alfresco and spacious backyard,” Ms Swann said.

“Set on a generous traditional-sized block, this versatile residence offers plenty of scope for families and individuals to work, play, entertain and unwind.

“Gardening lovers will be equally as impressed, as the current owner has invested a lot of time and energy into cultivating the gorgeous garden oasis.”

The home features an expansive deck made for year-round entertaining whilst the big backyard is perfect for kicking a footy on the lawn or honing your green thumb among the veggies, hot house, fruit trees and variety of native plants that attract lovely local birdlife.

The master abode features walk-in robes and a double ensuite with stone benchtops, coupled with three further upstairs bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes, serviced by a spacious main bathroom.

Home chefs will delight in cooking up a storm in the modern kitchen, complete with a 900mm oven with gas cooktop, stone benchtops, dishwasher, island bench, walk-in pantry and striking window splashback.

Other quality aspects include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, a handy powder room, good storage and a double garage with house access.

Located a block from Quay Reserve and walking distance to Whites Beach and Torquay Sands Golf Course, this welcoming home is a slice of paradise in a desirable, family-friendly location.

For more information, phone Olivia Swann on 0499 053 114.