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Set to spend more time in Sydney, the Melbourne architect Rob Mills has sold his award-winning Lorne weekender, Ocean House, for $4.8 million.

It's some way higher than the $3.65 million to $4 million guide offered when it was first listed back in mid-October.

The Trade Winds Avenue property went to private auction after a number of parties showed interest in that range.

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Mills bought the 1.3 hectare Trade Winds Avenue property and built the home on a prohibitively steep site, combining the solidity of a cylindrical concrete form with the lightness and transparency of a glass and timber linear space.

“The two personalities of the house work together as one," Mills says.

"The concrete section, which houses the bedrooms is very purposeful, sheltering the house from the storms and deadening sound, in contrast to the connections with nature in the living section". The six bedroom property with rooftop entertaining deck was designed to function as two apartments, with two kitchens and a number of living areas.

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It's been a $1,400 a night holiday rental.

“Ocean House is a spectacular property and we have had the pleasure of listing this on Airbnb for so many people to experience. With multiple zones in the home, it is perfect as a coastal escape, private residence or holiday rental. Nature and the land have been vital to the design and experience at Ocean House and I hope these can be enjoyed through the lens of the beautiful architecture on offer," Mills says.

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Mills is still seeking a buyer for his luxury Melbourne residence at Armadale.

He has an $8.8 million to $9.4 million guide for the luxury home which Mills bought as a former cardboard factory.

It is now a five bedroom warehouse conversion, each bedroom with their own ensuite. 

There's a lift connecting the three levels, which includes a self-contained two bedroom apartment. There's marble floors, a black and white veined curved Italian marble staircase, one of Mills signature styles, a brass kitchen and a timber-lined 'winter-room' with a fireplace.

“Designing and living in this residence has given me so many fond memories and I am sure its bold architectural statement will endure," Mills says. "It’s exceptionally versatile and offers luxury and comfort for inner-city family living.”
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Architect Rob Mills has sold Ocean House, his award-winning Lorne weekender, for $4.8 million.



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Architect Rob Mills sells Lorne weekender Ocean House for $4.8 million

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A Lorne home with gun barrel views over Shelleys Beach has sold for $1.15 million in just three days.
The property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-lorne-129783038" target="_blank">20 Ocean Road South</a> was bought for its 680 sqm land, not likely for the old red brick home under corrugated iron roof.
The quick sale, which achieved its listing price, came with approved plans for a four bedroom trophy home, complete with swimming pool, lift, gym and theatre.
The property last traded for $945,000 in 2011.
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Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Lorne agent Tyrone Provan and Michael Coutts sold the home.
Provan told the local paper the purchasers had been in the market for at least 10 months trying to find the right property.
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“This came along with plans and permits for a new dwelling and they pounced on it,” Provan said.
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“We are unsure if they will put those plans into place but it will be a project down the track.”
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“It was going to be a quite expensive build if someone went through with the plans … I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product with the approved plans or their own plans,” he said.
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Lorne development trophy site on Great Ocean Road sells in three days

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Arthurs Seat's Georges Boutique Accomodation on the Mornington Peninsula has been listed for sale.
The full contents and operating business is included in the $2 million price tag through Colliers International Melbourne agent Kim McQueen. 
Adjacent to the renowned Eagle Chairlift, Georges Bed and Breakfast at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-arthurs+seat-128564174" target="_blank">776 Arthurs Seat Road</a> at Arthurs Seat has north facing views over Port Phillip Bay.
The business has been operating since 2007. The property on 775 sqm last traded for $325,000 in 2004.
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One hour from Melbourne, Georges comprises three suites each with balconies and water views.
There's a fourth guest suite, a manager's suite and a cafe with open fireplace, wine bar and outdoor deck.
The commercial kitchen has been modelled on the live-in cooking schools of France and Italy.
Colliers International Melbourne agent Kim McQueen is marketing the property as one of the Mornington Peninsula's best.
McQueen says it offers a myriad of opportunities, from its current boutique accomodation use to a live-in culinary or language retreat.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Georges Boutique Accomodation listed on Mornington Peninsula

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Kilolo, a meticulously crafted Balinese infused four bedroom residence has been listed with $3.3 million to $3.6 million hopes.
Set adjacent the Great Ocean Road, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-lorne-127239626" target="_blank">the home at 1144</a> enjoys sweeping views of the ocean to Lorne.
The home comes with Indonesian inspired luxury featured throughout the five pavilions with detailed recycled timber work, ornate tiling, bamboo ceilings and exposed beams, while floor to ceiling glass and expansive sliding doors ensure easy indoor/outdoor entertaining.
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Kilolo is Balinese for Peaceful Hill.
1144 Great Ocean Road, Lorne has been listed through Ian Stewart of Great Ocean Road Real Estate in conjunction with Tyrone Provan of Great Ocean Road Real Estate Lorne 
Featured on Getaway, the home offers seclusion and privacy being set on one acre of beautiful terraced gardens with a golf bunker and green.
Johnny Depp once stayed at Kilolo which was modelled on the Amanusa Hotel in Nusa.
It has been a Stayz at $1250 a night.
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Kilolo, the Getaway-featured Stayz offering at Big Hill, Lorne listed

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Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett has listed his Great Ocean Road holiday retreat which has been a luxury rental offering for holidayers on Victoria's Surf Coast.
It comes as he's upgrading to Toorak from South Yarra where he recently scored a windfall result on his trophy home, Barwon.
Located on the stretch between Moggs Creek and Lorne, the holiday home sits on a vast 5,100 square metre parcel bordered by state forest on three sides.
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Tyrone Provan and Ian Stewart at Great Ocean Road Real Estate Lorne are <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-big+hill-127093690" target="_blank">marketing the home</a> with $4.65 million to $5.1 million price guidance.
The property loving culinary giant paid $380,000 for the vast 5,100 sqm parcel in Big Hill in 2007.
Its sits in Phillip Johnson Landscape designed gardens complete with swimmable billabong and stainless steel outdoor kitchen
Behind the striking zinc-clad exterior is a 1000 square metre home spanning three open plan levels.
There's a cinema room, bar with walk-in climate controlled wine cellar, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and yoga deck.
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The six bedroom home had most recently been utilised as a holiday let.
Guests were greeted with champagne and canapés prepared by the in-house chef, hand-picked from Bennett's decorated fine dining restaurant, Vue de Monde.
This article first appeared in The Weekend Australian property section.
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