No.185 Lewisham Scenic Dr, Lewisham. Picture: Supplied

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REMARKABLE is the perfect word for this waterfront gem.

No.185 is the type of property that will take your breath away in one instance, and leave lasting memories the next.

From the street, there is not another home on Lewisham’s Golden Mile that looks like this one.

Its inventive, sophisticated style makes it stand out from the crowd.

From the letterbox, heading toward the front door, a visitor will pass by enough off-street parking for two cars.

Down some large steps, the front door of the property’s original 1970s shack is flanked by a timber batten facade. 

Inside, the envelope of the home appears to grow wider with every step.

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At first it is cosy, with a hall leading toward the kitchen.

But dead ahead is the star of the show, the gigantic water vista, which is highlighted by an upward tilting roofline and a floor-to-ceiling expanse of about a dozen windows.

Wolf Property co-director Cam Rogers said the contemporary extension was designed with the goal of making the most of this fabulous multimillion-dollar view.

“It is a special home, a true ‘wow’ moment when you take in that water view,” he said.

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While the home’s origin is a decades-old weekender, the property is best known as The Love Shack.

A few years ago, popular The Block contestants, Bec and George Douros, teamed up with award-winning Tassie architects and builders S.Group and Lyden Builders to transform the dated property into a modern marvel.

The TV program that followed their progress was a huge hit.

When the house hit the market back in 2017, the agent at the time was inundated with 750 people at the first open home.

The small road in this sleepy beach suburb could not handle the crush, and people had to be bussed in and out to see the home.

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Taking the tour today is just as impressive as it would have been then. And a major factor is the design and construction.

Mr Rogers described S.Group director’s Sam Haberle’s design language as “cutting-edge”.

“He has a different point of view, a unique style, and every aspect of the project was clearly considered and well thought out,” he said.

“That is part of what you pay for in a home like this one. It’s not just the enviable location by the water or the contemporary home; it’s the high level architecture, too.

“The construction is also impeccable. Everything here is of a very high standard. And all of the work is done. The next owner can just move right in.”

In some parts of the home, the design embraces “fun”. Take the main bathroom as an example, where the shower tiles and the room’s timber wall meet, it is not a straight line. Instead, it looks like a giant breath has blown the tiles like a dandelion petal caught in a breeze.

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George, Archie and Bec Douros on site in 2016. Picture: Luke Bowden

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In other parts of the home, the design is as functional as it is lovely to look at. One of the upper level bedrooms has an angular bench seat that offers a unique, private water view.

Angular is the right description for some of these spaces. The master bedroom is luxurious with its epic ensuite and stand-alone tub. But perhaps more incredible is the views around and through the living room toward the water.

The house offers three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, located on the upper part of the property.

Take a few steps downward to reach the galley-style kitchen with black tapware and cupboards for a sleek, elegant look. There is seating here for a casual breakfast.

A cleverly-positioned north-facing outdoor entertaining area is just off the kitchen. 

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And at dinner time, this zone has plenty of space for an eight-seat dining table, or much larger if required.

This level’s main living and dining area emphasises the spectacular views over Tiger Head Bay and its surrounds. The private, generous space is kept warm by a gas fireplace.

A timber staircase leads to the downstairs rumpus, fourth bedroom or study, with a laundry and powder room.

Sliding doors open to access an undercover deck, and there is a fire pit out in the landscaped gardens. 

A home such as this is as much about lifestyle and relaxation as it is a statement home in an enviable waterside location.

No.185 Lewisham Scenic Dr is bound to appeal to a wide range of local and interstate buyers.

Mr Rogers expects its buyer could be someone looking for a base in Tasmania.

“And what a fantastic base it would be,” he said.

The Love Shack is listed with Wolf Property at $1.25m-plus.