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5 Townsend Street
Mount Torrens SA 5244

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Land area: 2681m2
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'Elephant House' - A Mission of Magic, Circa 1863 - On a Town Street of State Significance

As unique by name as it is by opportunity, Elephant House stands proudly on a prominent 2,681sqm parcel within the Mount Torrens State Heritage-listed precinct, a sidestep from the township's beloved hotel.
Built in the days when Townsend Street bustled with horse-drawn coaches trotting between Adelaide and the Murrayland's, this remarkable relic has spent more than 160 years adapting to the needs of its community.
Some of its many lives include as a residence with - general store, post office, butcher's shop and coffee lounge. Now, the rare jewel seeks an ambitious custodian willing to restore its splendour.
And its weathered yet enchanting street presence will be putty in the hands of a skilled tradesperson or passionate historian.
Held for more than 60 years by the late local mechanical icon, Andy Bennett, Elephant House is a survivor.
With plenty of period features to showcase, including prolific stonework, delicate stained glass, original sash and cylinder glass windows, lofty ceilings, a marble fireplace and an old wood oven, it's ready to breathe again.
Outdoors, the generous allotment calls for a landscape rethink - perhaps some fruit trees or a rear garden terrace - maximising the sight and sound of the tranquil, stone-lined creek that flows through the property.
Whether the vision is a bespoke country home or a boutique Airbnb, a creative studio, café or gallery, or a balance of each, Elephant House is an incredibly rare canvas in a country setting synonymous with cellar doors, artisan producers and short-stay accommodation - and most notably, proximity to Woodside.
With power and water connected, the previously tenanted property will require substantial restoration before it can be fit for occupancy.
It's not mission impossible. It's an exciting tell-all of South Australian pioneering history, seeking a mission of magic......
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Property Details for 5 Townsend St, Mount Torrens

5 Townsend St, Mount Torrens is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 2681m2. The place is currently for sale with Raine & Horne Strathalbyn | Rural SA (RLA 316138).

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The size of Mount Torrens is approximately 59.3 square kilometres. The population of Mount Torrens in 2016 was 711 people. By 2021 the population was 768 showing a population growth of 8.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mount Torrens is 50-59 years. Households in Mount Torrens are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mount Torrens work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 90.80% of the homes in Mount Torrens were owner-occupied compared with 88.80% in 2016.

Mount Torrens has 428 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mount Torrens have seen a 100.05% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 177.21% increase. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Mount Torrens is $959,524 while the median value for Units is $870,715.
There are currently 3 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Mount torrens on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 16 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Mount torrens.

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