'Eliana' is a Tudor-style mansion situated in an exclusive, bay-side pocket of Frankston. The home was built in the 1930s, and retains its traditional proportions and stateliness. It has five-bedroom, and four-bathrooms, and sits on a 1,049sqm block. A young family relocating from Oakleigh bought the family-friendly residence.

The agent for the property, Mr Ashley Weston, has sold more than 100 homes in the Frankston area over the past 12 months. He said there was strong interest in the Gould Street property, which backs onto Kananook Creek on Long Island.

"One side of Gould Street is beachfront and homes on the other side of the road back onto the creek. This is easily a record price for the creek side of Gould Street, eclipsing the previous best by exactly $205,000," he said.

"We had a total of 24,126 internet views and 207 enquiries for the property. The owner did not want open for inspections or lots of private inspections so therefore I personally qualified every one of the 207 enquiries.

"The happy purchasers are a young family from Oakleigh who were seeking a sea change."

Mr Weston said 69 Gould St has been lovingly maintained and is an outstanding showpiece of Long Island's early wealth. It has seemingly endless living space, and stately, old-world décor.

“The three-level property, which also features a self-contained guest house, has been enhanced and extended since its beginnings in the 1930s,” he said. “It offers a privileged life of luxury, while a nearby bridge crossing over Kananook Creek takes you right into Frankston's heart with its endless shopping, fabulous range of cuisine, theatre, cinemas and bars.

“Set behind tall gates on a large allotment, the home is filled with stunning period features including polished floorboards, high decorative ceilings, sash cedar windows, plate rails, two open fireplaces, chandeliers and numerous delightful outdoor entertaining options.”