The world class position occupied by Rosmarin could truly transport you to any of the world’s great locations be it New England, British Columbia or the Mediterranean coastline. At just over 1 hour from Australia’s cultural hub of Melbourne the bayside retreat town of McCrae offers a year round seaside escape.
Glittering water views captured from all levels ensure a 270 degree panorama of the myriad of coastal features on the Mornington Peninsula. Set to rival the lower end of the Bay, McCrae is one of those hidden gems that offer a relaxed cosmopolitan beachside locale whose reputation and obscurity is set to change with the advent of the Peninsula Freeway link making the capital accessible within just 1 hours drive.
Truly a generational opportunity in a glorious, cliff top position Rosmarin was last offered to the market in 1978 so the rarity of opportunity cannot be ignored if you’ve been looking for a truly unique aspect on the cliff edge above the pristine shores of McCrae Beach.
This Cape Cod inspired home circa 1939 exudes an historic charm that can’t be replicated in today’s market. 10 foot ceilings, polished boards, colonial style and dormer windows combine with rooms of grand proportions to engage framed water views of the surrounding coastline. The floor plan of the home is reminiscent of a bygone era with a mix of formal and informal zones that include a separate timber kitchen, grand living room with a magnificent stone fireplace, formal dining room and rumpus/billiard room on the lower level. Five bedrooms spread over two levels afford many accommodation options with the larger of two principal bedrooms on the upper level offering a superlative view through to a large balcony overlooking the whole of the southern end of the Peninsula to Point Nepean.
Slate paved and stone wall surrounds framed by mature hedges create an ambience of quiet retreat offering a completely private aspect to the swathe of Port Philip Bay. The semi circular, paved courtyard with the natural canopy of a large olive tree and stone fire place would welcome long table gathering of family and friends invoking thoughts of the Mediterranean South. The large title of approx. 2500m2 takes in much of the hillside incorporating a private pathway with stone steps enticing you to the beach.
Other features include: ducted central heating, wine cellar, sauna and landscaped surrounds.