A luxury Jan Juc beachside residence recently vacated by Australian tennis champion Mark Phillippoussis has come on the market.
The three-bedroom residence in 23 Carnarvon Ave, Jan. juc.It has been listed for private sale with price expectations of $3.4 million to $3.7 million.
Jan Juc’s “golden triangle” house, facing the fairways of the RACV Torquay Golf Club and overlooking the beach, has been the Surf Coast home for Philippoussis and his wife Silvana since they returned to Australia from San Diego.
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The surf coast offered the beaches, which are 200 m from the front door, a relaxed lifestyle and space for their little son Nicholas and daughter Maia.
Philippoussis has been a great surfer ever since during his injury-plagued tennis career, he reached a world ranking of No. 8, won career titles, two Davis Cup titles with Australia in 1999 and 2003 and reached the final. the US Open and Wimbledon.
He starred in SAS Australia in 2021.
“How amazing it has been to watch the waves from your balcony, and then just walk across the street to surf,” Philippoussis said in a note to his landlord.
Property Exchange Group listing agent Alex Lyons said Carnarvon Ave is the epitome of beachside living.
“The property offers the unique lifestyle of having Jan Juc Beach, Surf Coast Walking and Riding Trails, Torquay Golf Course, Jan Juc Surf Club and Bird Rock Shops all on the doorstep. around the corner,” Mr. Lyons said.
“There are only a handful of properties that are truly ‘walkable to the beach,’ no more packing up the car, crying kids, no shoes. Just a towel over the shoulder and you’re there,” she said.
The house was renovated in 2020 to display a modern beachside character.
Its position at the rear of the block to maximize the advantage over the garden and the views beyond.
The 7m by 8m deck offers panoramic views of Torquay Golf Course and Jan Juc Beach.
The main room of the house comprises the open plan kitchen and dining area, with V-groove paneling, stone worktops and oak hardwood floors.
Large-format stacking doors separate the elevated living room and terrace.
Lower level bedrooms have a separate sitting area, while the spacious master retreat is upstairs with a private bath, walk-in closet, and private balcony.
The 691 square meter property has an intercom and automatic gate, a mini basketball court, an in-ground trampoline and a children’s house, and a substantial vegetable garden.
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Originally posted as Mark Philippoussis’s beachside getaway in Jan Juc hits the market
