No. 51 Gouger St in Torrens is up for sale.
Behind an unassuming facade, this mid-century Torrens home is set on a deceptively large 1202sqm garden block, which includes gate access to a nature reserve.
Designed by renowned 1960s architect, Neil Renfree, 51 Gouger Street in Torrens maintains its original retro charm, with northerly garden views available from most rooms.
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The design features multiple courtyards and a large pool area to enjoy the lush outdoors, which includes walls of Chinese star jasmine, magnolia, gardenia, Japanese maple trees and a grove of silver birches.
Bright interiors.
Modern spaces.
There’s also a range of fruit trees including figs, pomegranate, crab apple, olive, kaffir lime, lemon, apple and cumquat. Gate access onto Greenbelt leads to Mount Taylor Nature reserve and walking trails.
Geraldine Collison of Luton Properties Manuka said the “eclectic” property offers something unique for a family wanting a spacious home close to nature.
“The home was designed by an acclaimed architect and then an extension was sympathetically done, so it comes together very well,” she said.
A large block.
Outdoor entertaining.
“It’s on a beautiful block and has got style in spades.”
Inside, the four-bedroom home has two bathrooms, a separate lounge, an office with its own entrance and a modern kitchen with Smeg oven and gas cooktop and Miele dishwasher.
The master bedroom is in a separate wing and features a walk-in-robe, ensuite and its own atrium-style courtyard.
Other features include a double carport, off-street parking for two cars, and a workshop.
The property will go to auction at 1pm on Saturday 25 July.
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