Secluded oasis offers unique coastal luxury

A PRIVATE sanctuary nestled among Jan Juc bushland is up for sale in a rare opportunity to own a luxury residence in the tightly held Bells Beach corridor.

An immaculate four-bedroom home set on approximately 2.03 hectares at 40 Bells Boulevard, Jan Juc will shortly change hands following an extensive, considered outdoor renovation to complement the home’s already spectacular interior.

Within minutes of Bells Beach, Jan Juc village, Torquay and Bob Pettit Recreation Reserve, the home is perfectly positioned to highlight the best of Surf Coast living.

Its departing owners Clarissa Ramsey and Raina Awad said the property provided the perfect escape from their busy city lifestyle.

“We were living in eastern suburbs of Sydney before we moved to Jan Juc, so it was a massive change for us. We loved it there, but it’s like you’re living on top of people and in a tiny space,” Clarissa said.

“We’d been keeping an eye out on properties in Torquay/Jan Juc for about a year, and as soon as we saw the listing we were in love with it.

“The detail in the home is very unique and quite special. It’s very earthy and very peaceful, it feels like a sanctuary.

“Coming from Sydney to that kind of change was just beautiful.”

The home already had a unique characteristic thanks to its previous owner: homegrown international music sensation Xavier Rudd.

Standout features include use of formerly submerged timber posts from the old Geelong Pier that provide a unique characteristic inside.

“They’re just beautiful and give the home such an earthy feel,” Clarissa said.

The property also boasts sustainability features including a 13.5kW solar system, tank water, a chicken coop plus veggie patches and fruit trees among its established garden.

Clarissa and Raina’s changes to the property focused outside, including reconfiguring road layouts to improve its views of the surrounding bushland and designing an outdoor entertaining area that includes a chemical-free, filtrated natural pool and surrounding paved deck.

The result is a tranquil outdoor oasis optimised to enhance its surrounding natural features and can be enjoyed during all seasons.

“During the peak of summer, when it’s insane in Torquay and Jan Juc and you can’t get to the beach or get anywhere, we would hibernate in our home and have all our friends over, have swims and barbecues and stick away from the crowd,” Carissa said.

“And winter in the bush in Juc is beautiful, it’s so green.

“Sitting in our living room with the fireplace going and just chilling out, feeling all cosy and warm in the house is just gorgeous.”