Sorrento: a cottage at the foot of the cliffs worth $27 million with an unusual connection to Angelina Jolie, attracting attention.

A luxurious estate has appeared on the market on the peninsula with a massive price tag. Villa Sorrento on the cliff catches the eye on the Mornington Peninsula with its high price tag of25-27.5 million dollars and French tiles that once interested Angelina Jolie. The Blue Bay residence on Point Nepean Rd, covering3520 square meters, can be compared to a luxurious villa on the Mediterranean coast, inspired by the family vacations of the current owner in France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Occupying3336 square meters and directly adjacent to the shores of Port Phillip Bay, this property was originally part of the extensive Bailieu family estate.

An incredible home can be compared to a luxurious Mediterranean villa. Imagine yourself in Italy. Stunning views of the coastline. It was last purchased in 2011 for $6.63 million and the house cost about $6.7 million to build. The design was handled by award-winning Australian architect Rob Mills, and utilized Western Australian limestone, Spanish terracotta tiles, specially designed Swiss extrusion steel windows and doors, and Italian marble countertops. The entire house is adorned with antique heated French limestone tiles, which the owners sourced from France after a "heated" auction with Angelina Jolie, according to Kay & Burton Portsea director Liz Jensen. "During the design phase, they went with interior designer Stuart Ruttle to an overseas auction to acquire these stones, which are the essence of this house," Ms. Jensen said. "They were in competition with Angelina Jolie and it got quite heated, she said: "where did you come from?

Perfect place for a summer party. The kitchen has Italian marble countertops. There is also a basement and a tasting room. Ms. Jensen added that the home has several circular elements, including the ceiling and basement, which creates a hugging feeling. "You feel safe and it's easy to navigate the house because it has a central staircase," she said. Even the Spanish terra cotta tiles on the roof were installed by a craftsman who traveled from Spain to do the work the "old-fashioned" way. "It seems like George Clooney should show up at the door, I can see him sitting on a chair in front of the house," Ms. Jensen said. "There is an incredible authenticity in this combination of materials, carpentry and careful realization of every detail of the place."

This exquisite home also features a nine-person interior elevator, a four-car garage, two fireplaces, five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Sign up for the Herald Sun's weekly real estate updates. Click here to get the latest news about the Victorian real estate market straight to your inbox.