Invite your friends to share the breathtaking 180-degree bay views from this sophisticated architect-designed, off-grid haven with 115 acres, set high on an exclusive hill of Coast Road on the naturally beautiful French Island. Located less than 80km from Melbourne, the island comprises 70% National Park – with NO COUNCIL RATES!
A ten minute ferry journey and you’re in another world, shared by an exclusively small population of around 100. Be amused by the resident koalas in your own native bushland, or cross the National Park foreshore to discover kilometres of deserted sandy beach.
This meticulous custom-build offers all the urban comforts with high-spec fittings and fixtures, including double glazing, hardwood flooring, wood heaters, ample storage, and even bay views from the generous walk-in shower. Beautifully situated with privacy assured and views that cannot be built out, this island jewel has no fences to mend, livestock to tend, or neighbours to intrude; just relax and enjoy the sustainable design that ensures year round comfort, and the fully off-grid solar and wind system that uses energy from nature to power all the mod cons, all with no electricity bills.
The flexible 3 bedroom design currently provides a 2 bedrooms plus office layout, including a practical self-contained unit with bay views for use as a secondary Master Suite, visitor’s retreat or b&b. Good TV/phone/internet connectivity makes running your business from here a breeze, and the separate 140 sqm shed is a real bonus for your boat or camper, or as a workshop or recording studio.
Contemplate a sea-eagle in flight from the comfort of your lounge under the high ceiling in the open living/dining area, or get creative in the designer kitchen, with its party-sized island bench and 3-metre long stainless steel cooking area; wander out onto the 60sqm wraparound entertaining deck to enjoy the sunset and evening lights twinkling across the bay, with more star-filled skies to be seen here than anywhere else this close to Melbourne.
Your children and grandkids will jump at the chance to visit you here, and will thank you for securing this rare and exquisite piece of fast-disappearing Australian nature with its elegant dwelling as your family legacy. This really is an ideal ‘lock up and leave’ holiday home – or your longed-for tree change and seachange, all in one!

Inspection of this extremely unique property, in this amazing location only a short ferry ride and about 1 hour’s drive from the CBD, can be arranged by contacting French Island’s local real estate specialist, Phil Bock on 0438 497 715. …Are you ready for a life-change?