Modernist Australia
A Mid-Century Gem On Geelong’s ‘Golden Mile'
The legends at Modernist Australia kick off their new column with a tour of a fairytale MCM pad, currently up for auction!
Could This Be Australia's Most Beautiful, Original Mid Century Home?
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We know, it’s a bold question… But Patricia Callan and Pete Bakacs, the MCM gurus over at Modernist Australia, put it to us when they introduced the ‘Gascoigne House’, and we have to agree that this home is definitely a contender!
MA lead us on a tour of this 1969 Theo Bischoff-built residence, originally commissioned by renowned Australian artist Rosalie Gascoigne and her husband, astronomy professor Ben Gascoigne, in the Canberra suburb of Pearce.
6th July, 2018
Condition of this home is amazing. That kitchen is still brand new. The cupboards in the bedroom all close perfectly and fit together so well. and the bathroom looks like it was renovated yesterday. so timeless. Amazing home!
Great, I have found the design for my dream home.
Does this house have any kind of heritage protection?
The listing says “Extend, renovate or rebuild – the choice is yours.” Not only is the building significant but it was the home of Rosalie Gascoigne…
What a gem! Beautiful light filled spaces that look so inviting. This says so much about the importance of how a space feels rather than its size or the things that fill it. I so hope it is bought by someone who treasures it.
It is gorgeous & the principles have been respected & honoured. But… as to the question of whether this is Australia’s Most Beautiful, Original Mid Century Home – I say: many homes in Beaumaris, Victoria would give it a run for is money. The suburb is a treasure trove of this style. 2019 saw the publication of a lovely book called “Beaumaris”, which is all about Mid Century modern homes located in the Bayside suburb :)