Five-acre natural retreat in Torquay

This lush, private haven in the prized Torquay Heights was last offered for sale more than 50 years ago.

Located at 70 Aquarius Avenue, the improvements consist of a solid well-maintained four-bedroom brick residence with two bathrooms and two living areas as well as a 6m x 6m shed.

From every window of the home, you can enjoy the expertly planted garden, complete with a productive orchard.

Full of Indigenous and Australian native plants, many being rare in cultivation, the five acres have been landscaped to allow for potential development.

Selling agent, Great Ocean Road Real Estate director James Worssam, said that the siting of the house in the north-west corner perfectly suited a two-lot subdivision, subject to council approval, which is allowed under the current shire guidelines.

“The owners have told us that the property was last purchased in 1973 and the bare fields were developed into a cut flower farm specialising in South African proteas, and there are still remnants of these, and Australian banksia and kangaroo paws,” he said.

“The owners have significantly improved the landscape to provide shelter, privacy and an attractive habitat for wildlife.”

Blackwood, the native timber tree, forms a major structural component of the landscape, providing settings for many other tree and shrub species and defining different areas across the property including an orchard, picnic spots, places to play and for childhood adventures.

This sensational property is close to beaches, shopping centres and childcare centres and walking distance to two primary schools and a secondary school as well as having easy access to the Geelong ring road.

The property is quiet and secluded, yet minutes from all Torquay has to offer.

To be sold by an expression of Interest campaign closing at noon on April 27, with a price range of $4 million-$4.4 million.