Our five favourite luxury homes for sale within walking distance of the beach

Five luxury residences located within walking distance of the coast have been highlighted in a new property feature published on October 21, 2026. The selection includes homes in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, each chosen for their proximity to the shoreline and specific architectural merits. The publication notes that coastal living offers sensory benefits such as water views and sea air, while also citing potential health advantages including reduced stress, improved mood, and better sleep. Financial considerations are also cited, with the observation that coastal properties frequently experience faster appreciation and higher resale values compared to other locations. The first featured property is known as “Glenhaven,” situated at 71 Nimmo Street in Middle Park, Victoria. This Edwardian home dates to approximately 1910 and is located just blocks from Middle Park beach. Its proximity extends to local amenities, including the Melbourne School of Applied Arts and Technology, the Armstrong Street village, and public transport links. Period details characterize the structure, which boasts a tuck-pointed facade, Art Nouveau leadlight windows, and an L-shaped entrance hall. Inside, residents find high ceilings, an open fireplace, and solid timber floors. The layout comprises five bedrooms alongside both open-plan and formal living areas. A rear deck equipped with a lap pool completes the exterior offerings. In Curl Curl, New South Wales, the listing at 4 Adina Road stands roughly 150 meters from the beach. The property emphasizes resort-style living with a covered, north-facing entertainer’s deck and a mosaic-tiled pool set against a near-level lawn bordered by landscaped tropical gardens. Natural materials define the build, featuring a sandstone facade and interior elements such as a sparrow-pecked sandstone feature wall that hides a Jetmaster gas log fireplace. The kitchen is finished in marble, complemented by engineered oak floors, plantation shutters, bespoke light fixtures, and custom timber cabinetry and shelving. Another Victorian entry is found at 8 Seacombe Grove in Brighton, positioned on a tree-lined street within the Golden Mile district. The site allows easy access to the foreshore, the local dog beach, and the Bay Trail. Architect Stephen Akehurst designed the single-level dwelling, which incorporates high ceilings, American oak flooring, and a marble kitchen. Access to the basement is available via lift or stairs. This lower level houses a fully equipped cinema, a gymnasium, and a powder room. Additionally, it contains a wine cellar with integrated refrigeration and an ice maker, along with parking space for six vehicles. Landscaping by Paul Bangay includes formal gardens at the front and rear, as well as an alfresco area with an outdoor gas fireplace and a plumbed barbecue. At 42 Bay Street in Mosman, New South Wales, a modernist home overlooks the harbor beneath a foreshore canopy. The property occupies a distinctive position amidst a rockery, providing a direct pathway to a private tidal beach and landing in Quakers Hat Bay. One family has held ownership of the estate for more than four decades. The landholding measures approximately 1,378 square meters and supports a swimming pool, a deck, and a spa and sauna on the lower level. Floor-to-ceiling windows and wraparound terraces facilitate an indoor-outdoor connection typical of modernist design. Finally, a beachfront residence at 1/161 Hedges Avenue in Mermaid Beach, Queensland, spans five levels on a highly sought-after street. Ocean vistas are visible from nearly every room. The top floor hosts an entertaining terrace equipped with a secondary kitchen, a commercial glass washer, a double fridge-freezer, and a heat-pump-heated lap pool with resistance jets. The interior features high ceilings and a gourmet kitchen. A high-speed lift serves the multiple levels, which include four bedrooms. The primary suite offers a wraparound robe, an ensuite with a freestanding bath, and a secluded balcony facing the coastline.