24 Balcombe Park Lane, Beaumaris VIC 3193

1966 Modernist by Peter Carmichael | 739 m² in Beaumaris | design-led buyer draw | 3 or 4 bedroom configuration | scarce mid-century stock This house occupies a rare position in Beaumaris as an identifiable mid-century work by Peter Carmichael of Cocks Carmichael, a pedigree that distinguishes it from the area’s typical post-war and renovated family stock. Its 739 m² allotment is substantial for the Bayside suburb and supports the detached, low-density character that owner-occupiers and architecture-focused buyers seek. The clean horizontal lines and brick geometry reinforce a modernist authenticity that is less liquid than standard family homes but commands stronger interest from a specific buyer pool. It serves best those who value design significance and period integrity over generic turnover features. The configuration discrepancy between three and four bedrooms may affect how the property is perceived by different buyer groups, though it is unlikely to materially alter its value if the internal layout is functional. The design-led nature of this house narrows the buyer pool compared to a renovated conventional home, which may influence how quickly it sells and at what price premium. Older modernist houses often require specialist maintenance and updates to finishes, so a buyer should weigh the cost of preserving the architectural character against the benefit of owning a rare piece of mid-century design.