Casa Del Mar Over Encounter Bay

Set high above Encounter Bay, this five bedroom, four bathroom coastal estate immediately establishes a sense of separation and scale. Passing through the private gates and along the palm-lined drive, the landscape opens to uninterrupted ocean views stretching from The Bluff toward The Coorong. The villa’s Spanish Colonial form, layered with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences, frames the arrival with warmth, texture, and a strong connection to the surrounding coastline.

The central living areas are arranged to draw the view inward. Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces unfold beneath high ceilings, anchored by a wood fireplace and expansive glazing that keeps the ocean in constant focus. A wrought-iron and glass conservatory dining room overlooks the bay, creating a distinct setting for long meals that move naturally from daylight into evening. Curated artworks and handcrafted details throughout the home reflect years of travel and thoughtful collection.

Accommodation is distributed across five bedrooms, allowing both togetherness and retreat. The main residence hosts multiple sleeping spaces, while a separate pavilion introduces additional bedrooms and living areas well suited to guests who appreciate independence within a shared stay. Several rooms incorporate mezzanine elements, elevated walkways, and spiral staircases, reinforcing the architectural character of the home.

Terraced courtyards and harbour-facing lawns extend daily life outdoors. These spaces are shaped for alfresco dining, quiet lounging, and unstructured gatherings, with coastal light shifting across the property from morning through sunset. Native wildlife regularly moves through the grounds, deepening the sense of immersion in the surrounding landscape.

Life here follows the natural rhythm of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Mornings open with expansive skies and sea air, afternoons invite exploration of nearby beaches and wineries, and evenings return to stillness as the horizon softens across the bay. Despite its privacy, the estate remains within easy reach of regional coastal towns and experiences.

Casa Del Mar is best suited to adult groups, families with older children, and celebratory stays that value space, privacy, and shared experience. It speaks to guests seeking a destination that feels intentional and distinctive, where architecture, art, and setting support meaningful time together.

This is a retreat where coastal scale, thoughtful design, and quiet seclusion come together to create a stay defined by presence and perspective