Types of Real Estate in Mornington VIC

Are you looking at buying a home in Mornington? This guide will help you find the location that's right for you.

"Dava Drive"
Housing around Dava Drive is characterised by a mix of original weatherboard and brick veneer housing circa. 1970's. Many of these homes have significant land content. New developments are becoming increasingly popular as older houses make way for modern sophisticated duplexes/townhouses. There are also a few older units, generally with between 2 and 6 on the block. Popular streets near Dava Drive are Coral Road, Prince Street, Johns Road and Gleneagles Avenue. This location has scenic beaches and coves along Port Phillip Bay, the Dava Hotel and a strip shopping centre (home to Pilot Estate Agents).

"The Esplanade"
Homes along the esplanade in Mornington and Mount Martha are highly sought after and rarely available for sale. There is a mix of grand old estates with large land content, renovated older beach homes and striking modern large townhouses, villas and duplexes with some smaller units. Closer to Main Street, there are several older style units.

"Beachside of Nepean Hwy - Main St to Dava Drive"
This area is a tightly held location consisting mostly of older style brick veneer, weaterboard and fibro cottage homes. When the established homes are sold, they are often redeveloped into modern, exclusive duplex and townhouse developments.

“Main Street”
The retail and commercial centre of Mornington is now becoming sought after for residential unit living as well. Notable apartment buildings are 22 Main Street and 28 Main Street.

"Beleura Hill"
The Beleura Hill area and surrounds is widely regarded as one of Mornington's most prestigious neighbourhoods and it's no surprise real estate is tightly held in this location. Here you will find older homes that have had significant renovation as well as more modern prestige homes. As of 2011, new high density unit and townhouse developments were becoming more prevalent in the area closest to Nepean Highway around Tanti avenue. Significant housing developments in 2011 include the redevelopment of the former Saint Macartans primary school. Being close to Main Street shopping and dining precinct ensures the area will remain high in demand.

"Tanti Park"
The Tanti Park estate borders Nepean Highway and Bungower road. It is named after the 'Tanti Creek that runs adjacent to the southern boundary. In the Tanti Park Estate you will find mostly 3 to 4 bedroom freestanding houses, predominantly made from concrete panels or brick veneer. The majority of houses are circa 1960 however there are some circa 1970. Due to the era of housing, there are often opportunities to add value to the houses by renovating. Neighbourhood amenities: Sports fields, small strip shopping centre.

"Exford Drive"
Located opposite from Tanti Park across Bungower Road, this area has mainly 1980's project style homes. It offers good value family friendly homes in a well located area.

"Canterbury Park"
A subdivision of 275 lots that is now known generally as East Mornington. Houses are mostly modern, family sized project homes made from brick veneer. The area is home to 'Bentons Junior College' and the Bentons Square shopping centre.

"Summerfields"
This estate is comprised of 464 allotments typically ranging in size from 900sqm to 1,500sqm. There is a 4.4 hectare public parkland with water features, a playground and picnic area as well as lookouts over the adjacent bushland. Homes in Summerfields are generally modern, larger family sized homes with contemporary designs often from project home builders. A favorite location for families with school aged children.

"Benton Grange"
Characterised by the nearby Balcombe Creek, this estate has approximately 38 rural residential lots and extensive areas devoted to wetlands. It is located next to the Summerfields estate and close to the Bentons Square shopping centre, primary schools and Bentons Junior College.