5 Gumbrae Avenue, Beaumont SA 5066

OPEN CANCELLED - PROPERTY SOLD

Adelaide architect Ian Hannaford designed this stunning mid 1960's foothills home, inspired by the 1950 Mies van der Rohe iconic American 'Farnsworth House'.

Elevated & with a light filled northern aspect, the property has been completely refurbished & given a modern twist for the 21st century offering generous living spaces, 4 bedrooms, galley kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 2 person sauna & a self-contained space, suitable for an air-bnb or teenage retreat.

The homes construction employed techniques revolutionary for its day with suspended concrete floors and exposed steel framing. The steel exo-skeleton frames the home as it floats in the landscape, built with double brick and inset floor to ceiling windows, a stone facade embraces the lower storey. Set on 1,000sqm (approx.) of beautifully landscaped grounds with expansive views to the north east.

The light filled entry hall with limestone floor leads to a central staircase. Off this entry hall is an imposing room with Italian vitreous ceramic tiles and original lighting, with its own bathroom and potential kitchenette, ideal as an Air bnb or teenage retreat. A gas log fire heats this area.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and the main living areas, all rooms have ceiling fans and louvre windows to take advantage of the summer gully breezes, providing natural cooling. The central, well appointed kitchen includes granite tops & European appliances.

Spotted gum timber flooring though out the home offer a period nod to the 60s. The home offers plenty of storage with a handy box room for larger items. An attractive atrium leads to the master suite, located at the rear of the home, and offering a private retreat to appreciate the garden and bird life. A freestanding bath overlooking a small courtyard is a feature of the black and white marble tiled bathroom with separate toilet and sauna. A walk-through dressing room with his and hers built-ins is very practical.

A unique swing door leads to the large terrace overlooking the verdant, low maintenance gardens. An established Claret Ash provides a cool and welcoming area in the heat of summer. Remote double garage and double carport complete this exciting offering.
With a zen like tranquillity this unique living environment offers a truly stylish lifestyle so close to the city, eastern suburbs shopping, restaurants and cafes, as well as many desirable schools.

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