Melbourne’s “Mini Miami” has arrived, with a Patterson Lakes waterfront home offering a four-car stacker garage, private canal access and a $4m lifestyle buyers are flocking to see.
Buyers are skipping the living room and heading straight for the garage at a Patterson Lakes waterfront home with a four-car stacker and double hoist.
The home at 1 Palm Beach Drive, Patterson Lakes is on the market with a $3.75m-$4.1m price guide, delivering what amounts to a Fast and Furious meets Miami Vice vibe on a Melbourne canal.
Ray White Chelsea director Shane O’Sughrue said the less suburban Melbourne and more canal-side Miami, with a garage that looks like it belongs in a supercar dealership.
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“Buyers are fixated on the garage from the moment they arrive, they’re frothing,” Mr O’Sughrue said.
“It’s actually funny blokes walk through the front door and instead of heading into the home, they turn straight into the garage.
“Meanwhile their partner’s walking through the living areas. It’s the hero feature, it grabs people instantly.”
Mr O’Sughrue said the space was more private showroom than standard garage, built for serious collectors rather than everyday parking.
“This isn’t just a garage, it’s a full-scale automotive set up,” he said.
Fast & Furious meets Melbourne as buyers “froth” over a private showroom-style garage with a four-car stacker and double hoist at this Patterson Lakes home.
The canal-front Patterson Lakes property delivers resort-style living with private mooring access and uninterrupted water views to Port Phillip Bay.
“You’ve got the double hoist, the height, the finish, it’s purpose-built for someone who genuinely collects cars.
“It’s like a private showroom. You just don’t see setups like this, especially in a residential home.”
The set up allows up to four vehicles to be stacked inside what is effectively a private dealership-style showroom, alongside a dedicated workshop for maintenance and display.
And it doesn’t stop at the garage, outside, the home leans fully into a “Mini Miami” lifestyle, with uninterrupted canal views and private access through to Port Phillip Bay.
A luxury bathroom with freestanding bath and skylit finishes adds to the high-end, resort-style feel throughout the waterfront home.
A heated pool and spa overlooking the canal anchors the home’s “Mini Miami” lifestyle, built for year-round entertaining by the water.
“It’s everything. That’s what justifies someone spending at this level,” Mr O’Sughrue said.
“You’ve got your boat or jet ski literally in your backyard. You step outside and you’re on the water. That’s hard to replicate.”
A poolside entertaining zone, smart home tech and wide water views complete the package, turning the property into a full lifestyle play rather than just a prestige address.
A dual home office with custom joinery offers a work-from-home set up to match the home’s high-spec, lifestyle-driven design.
The kitchen features stone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and premium appliances, forming the centrepiece of the home’s open-plan living zone.
Buyer interest is coming from both local upgraders and international purchasers, many stepping up from homes in the mid-$2m range.
“A lot are selling around the $2.5m mark and upgrading into something bigger and more lifestyle-driven,” Mr O’Sughrue said.
With build costs still elevated, he said many buyers were opting for turnkey homes with standout features rather than trying to replicate them.
“There are nice homes in the area, no doubt, but nothing with this level of garage infrastructure,” he said.
“That’s what’s stopping buyers in their tracks.”
From above, the Patterson Lakes property reveals its prime canal position, with direct access through to Port Phillip Bay and a tightly held waterfront setting.
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