184 The Esplanade Surf Beach

This award-winning house by architect Peter Maddison of Grand Design fame has to be the most photographed and written about house on Phillip Island. Its groundbreaking design was the winner of RAIA in 1995 and continues to attract attention today. It is the most recognised house on Phillip Island for good reason. The property sits above Surf Beach, with arguably the best view of the ocean you will ever see. Positioned to look straight out to Pyramid Rock, one is captivated by watching the waves crash along the islands rugged coastline. A boardwalk across the road allows for easy access to the ocean beach. 184 The Esplanade is an incredible location of natural beauty. The house sits on a corner allotment, of almost a quarter acre in size, surrounded by a well-established garden. The main house was designed to take full advantage of the views. It was designed to open up and embrace summer living and close down and snuggle up for wild winters. Standing like a sentinel on guard, it sees everything from Cape Woolamai to Pyramid Rock and is a full three stories high. With a spiral staircase that links the floors, it gathered the name the 'Lighthouse' by the local surfers. The home features a ground floor master bedroom...