Late surfboard maker Russell Graham’s family selling huge old Torquay property
The family of legendary surfboard maker Russell Graham is selling a long-held 1520sq m property, one of the largest left in old Torquay.
The sale of the old Torquay home of a legendary surfboard shaper who worked with some of surfing’s biggest names marks the end of an era.
The family of late Russell Graham and his wife Barbara have listed the couple’s 1520sq m property, one of the largest remaining blocks in the centre of town.
Mr Graham was one of the pioneers of surfboard shaping on the Surf Coast, teaming up with Rip Curl founders Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in the early days to manage the fledgling company’s surfboard arm.
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After working with surfers like Wayne Lynch, Doug Rogers and Maurice Cole, he went out on his own with Moonlight Laminating.
He was also instrumental in setting up the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay.
Developers and buyers looking for a dream home site are among those circling his long-time family home at 44 Anderson St, Torquay.
The classic weatherboard house and poolside guesthouse are expected to fetch $3m to $3.2m.
McCartney, Torquay listing agent Tim Carson said the value lay in the scarcity of such untapped sites close to the front beach and town centre.
“It has been owned by the same family for 30 years so it’s a bit of an end of an era,” he said.
“I don’t know too many bigger blocks that are left in old Torquay than that one.
“We’ve got a number of people that have looked at it that are potentially looking to develop it. Some people are looking to renovate, some people are looking to live in it potentially until they’re ready to build their forever home.
“There’s multiple options with it because you have got ocean views, northern orientation, a big block of land and a 30m frontage – they are just so hard to come by.”
A recently renovated main bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling travertine tiles in the ensuite is among updates at the existing three-bedroom house, which features original timber floors and decorative details in the open-plan living area.
Outside, the solar-heated swimming pool and spa provides extra incentive for visitors to stay overnight in the self-contained guesthouse’s bunk beds.
The huge front yard is perfect for cricket and kicking the footy, or parking boats and caravans.
Expressions of interest close on December 11 at 5pm.
Originally published as Late surfboard maker Russell Graham’s family selling huge old Torquay property