Stunningly designed Torquay trophy home set for February auction

Having been listed last October with much higher private treaty asking price, 261 The Esplanade, Torquay has now been scheduled for 14 February onsite auction.

The three bedroom three bathroom contemporary house apparently created quite a stir when it was built.

More than $2 million is being suggested for the house with its front door on the side.

It has no obvious windows at the front, instead encased in western cedar timber battens, some of which operate as shutters.

The timber and concrete home was designed by Wolveridge Architects, built in 2012.

It was shortlisted in the 2013 Victorian Architecture awards.

Located just off the Esplanade, the house faces coastal sand dunes on one side and the Sands Resort and golf course on the other. The block doesn't have sea views but it's a two minute walk to Whites Beach. 

The house has a large 13 metre long open-plan living area with Jetmaster fireplace, with the heart of the house, its entrance foyer with its spotted-gum stairs, encased by a wicker screen, which was hand-woven onsite.

It is being sold by owner Becca Hetrel through Hockingstuart agents James Finn and David North.