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PREMIUM BEACHFRONT FREEHOLD IN LORNE — DARLING OF THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD

Offered for sale by its original owner for the first time in over 40 years, this is a truly rare opportunity to acquire an upscale freehold accommodation asset in one of the Great Ocean Road’s most fashionable locations.

Two hour’s drive southwest of Melbourne, Lorne is one of the most desired destinations on this world-famous scenic drive. Over the recent holiday season (20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026), Lorne ranked the second top destination in the country for tourist spending.

The 16-apartment/villa Anchorage Lorne has been a local institution since its 1983 inception. This luxury property enjoys one of the best positions in town, directly opposite the beach on a 2,244 sqm lot on Mountjoy Parade — Lorne’s main street and shopping promenade.

The sale includes four street-level commercial lots generating approximately $180,000 per annum in rental income, providing valuable passive income to supplement the core accommodation business or holding income in the event of redevelopment.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to acquire an upscale freehold accommodation asset in an unbeatable seaside location in a high-end holiday destination along the Great Ocean Road.

  • 16 luxury keys in prime beachfront position in one of the Great Ocean Road’s most high-end destinations
  • Stunning ocean views and central Lorne position on main street
  • Rare freehold offering in tightly held prestigious location, first time to market in 43 years
  • Dual access via Mountjoy Parade and Smith Street, rare for Lorne
  • Large 2,244 sqm landholding offers significant development potential, supported by holding income
  • 4 commercial lots generate $180K in passive income from dependable tenants including Bendigo Bank
  • Significant upside to increase occupancy to Great Ocean Road regional average
  • 2 generously sized owner’s residences: 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom
  • Excellent, well-established reputation and complimentary guest reviews on OTAs
  • Broad range of accommodation, from one- to two-bedroom apartments and villas, caters to a wide variety of guests
  • Inspections strictly by appointment only

Expressions of interest close Friday, 20 March 2026 at 5pm AEST.
The vendor reserves the right to sell prior to this date.

Hugh Thomas

Interested? Why not give Hugh Thomas a call on 0420 996 319 or