Glenelg mansion expected to break Adelaide coastal property record
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A historic Glenelg South mansion owned by the founders of Tucker’s Natural is expected to sell for more than $10.5 million, potentially setting a new record for Adelaide’s coastline.
The six-bedroom property at 6 Robert Street has been described as “Glenelg’s most prestigious seaside mansion” by selling agent Simon Noakes, director of Noakes Nickolas.
“It will set a record along the whole (Adelaide) coast, including the Esplanade,” Mr Noakes said.
“We’re looking at (receiving offers) in the double digits – $10.5m to $12.5m.”
The current benchmark for coastal Adelaide homes stands at $6.987 million, set last May with the sale of a waterfront home in Glenelg North.
“It’s an iconic property where people who weren’t even considering buying are going to be buyers,” Mr Noakes said.
“This property has had three generations through it and it’s never come to an open market.”
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The 1719-square-metre property is owned by Sam and Cindy Tucker, founders of artisan crackers and snack company Tucker’s Natural.
Originally built in the 1890s, the residence features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, grand living and entertaining areas, and is fully automated with integrated appliances and underfloor heating.
The Tuckers acquired the home from Mr Tucker’s father after his mother died in 2020 and undertook substantial renovations, including a modern second-storey extension offering views of the Adelaide Hills.
They installed a three-lane 25-metre heated lap pool with an integrated spa and sauna, and replaced the original grass tennis court with synthetic turf.
Mr Tucker, who is relocating with his family to Queensland, said visitors to the home were “gobsmacked” by its beauty.
“We’re humble about it because (owning the home) has been an opportunity presented to us through family but we have absolutely made the most of it and we’ve invested heavily into it as well,” he said.
“It’s a beautiful fusion of that historic heritage, which we tastefully restored, and that slightly more minimalist modern kind-of twist as well.”
The family’s move to Queensland is motivated by their three sons’ swimming and surf lifesaving pursuits.
“We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves but I know the youngest… would love to represent Australia in open water swimming; the middle one is on the edge of (deciding between) open water and those middle-distance pool events and the oldest is 100 per cent (into) surf lifesaving,” Mr Tucker said.
Mr Tucker will continue to oversee Tucker’s Natural, which is based at Seaton, with regular travel back to South Australia.
Offers for the property close on Monday, May 5.