18 Bayview Terrace, Torquay VIC 3228

Coastal family home | Resort amenity access | Dual living zones | Planning overlay caution | Tightly held street This property offers a rare combination of modern coastal design and resort-style amenity within a street where 80% of residents are owner-occupiers, a signal of low turnover and strong local demand. The two-level layout with separate rumpus room and study serves families who need both communal and private spaces, while the indoor-outdoor flow and courtyard extend living into Torquay’s climate. For a buyer seeking a lock-and-leave home with immediate lifestyle benefit, the Wyndham Resort facilities—indoor and outdoor pools, gym, tennis—add a recurring value that is difficult to replicate in a standard house. The primary risk is the inconsistency in planning overlay data: bushfire, flood, and heritage overlays are reported by some sources but not others, which could affect insurance costs, renovation scope, or future resale appeal. A direct check of the council planning certificate is essential before commitment. On the opportunity side, the property’s positioning within catchments for Torquay P-6 College and Surf Coast Secondary College strengthens its appeal to young families, and the 5G mobile coverage supports remote work. The rental yield is modest relative to capital value, but for an owner-occupier, the trade-off is access to a premium coastal address with built-in resort infrastructure.