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The Age
a day ago
- Business
- The Age
Family pays $2.9m for a Princes Hill home in competitive auction
'The clearance rate at our company is over 88 per cent, so we are selling them, and we are selling them competitively,' Cortese added. Meanwhile, further out in Melbourne's east an investor, a first home buyer and a builder developer negotiated to buy a post-war weatherboard house after it passed in at auction at $750,000. The three-bedroom house on 60 Surrey Road, Blackburn North had a price guide of $858,000 to $943,800, and a reserve price of $940,000. Peter Schenck, Ray White Blackburn selling agent and auctioneer, said the two bidders – the first home buyer and builder – were joined by a single woman – the investor – in post-auction negotiations, who bought the house for $901,000. 'The buyer was a lady who turned up post-auction but had seen the house before,' Schenck said. 'She is an investor, and will rent the property out back through us.' He said investors were slowly coming back into the market post the February and May rate cuts. Loading In Melbourne's inner south-east, two first home buyers in their 20s battled it out with the help of their parents for a single-fronted Victorian home, with the winner paying $1.35 million for the property at auction. The three-bedroom house at 13 Oban Street, South Yarra was built about 1880, and had been held by the same family for nearly 70 years. Kay & Burton Stonnington selling agent Gabrielle Gruskin listed the home for sale with a quoted price range of $1.2 million to $1.3 million. 'We had quite a lot of interest in the house, with about 60 groups coming through – we thought there may be more in the crowd, but there is always more houses coming up,' she said. The buyer – a man in his early 20s whose parents had bid on his behalf – had called about the property only the day before auction, Gruskin said. 'He hadn't been through it … and he came through today and bought it,' she said. The auction had opened with a bid of $1.2 million, with the two sole bidders battling it out for nearly 15 minutes, Gruskin added. The reserve price was $1.3 million. The underbidder, a man in his late 20s, had visited the property previously and was with his father, who bid on his behalf. Both men were looking to purchase their first home. 'These type of properties in South Yarra have been especially popular with the first home buyers … there has been a rise in interest in the market,' Gruskin said. Loading Just across the Yarra River in Richmond, a townhouse sold under the hammer for $1,205,000 to a couple in their 30s. The three-bedroom home at 6/33 York Street had been guided at $1.05 million to $1.1 million, with a reserve price of $1.05 million, BigginScott Richmond leasing agent Phoebe Hnarakis said. 'All four bidders were young couples, one with children,' she said. The winners were first home buyers with 'a bit of a trade background, and are excited to do some work to the place', she added. While renovated or 'turnkey' homes were still more popular, properties such as the townhouse were also sought after because 'someone could come and put their stamp on it without having to do anything structural,' Hnarakis said.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
Our five favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
We've rounded up the best properties on the market right now to help you choose. 26 Central Springs Road, Daylesford VIC Stroll down the hill from this Daylesford dreamboat and you're on Vincent Street, the heart of all that this atmospheric town has to offer. You might, however, be so enchanted by 26 Central Springs Road that you spend most of your time in its warm embrace. The story here is as appealing as the house itself. The owners transported this classic Edwardian beauty from Kew and set about restoring it to its former glory. 'It's a beautiful house,' says Biggin Scott's Lisa Samulski. 'As much of the original as possible has been retained, with all modern conveniences added.' Loading There are four excellent bedrooms, most with original fireplaces and the main with a smooth en suite. The cracking central bathroom's combo of twin ceramic basins and timber vanity is an eye-catcher. The deeply attractive kitchen-dining area creates something quite special with its cool white subway tiles, stone benches and knockout royal-blue cabinetry, combined with timber floors and a lined ceiling. Verandahs and a rear deck ring the home, leading out into a superb garden full of colour, greenery and languid space. A sunken fire pit and a separate garage/studio complete what is a large, lovely offering in a much-loved locale.
The Age
25-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Age
Our five favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
We've rounded up the best properties on the market right now to help you choose. 26 Central Springs Road, Daylesford VIC Stroll down the hill from this Daylesford dreamboat and you're on Vincent Street, the heart of all that this atmospheric town has to offer. You might, however, be so enchanted by 26 Central Springs Road that you spend most of your time in its warm embrace. The story here is as appealing as the house itself. The owners transported this classic Edwardian beauty from Kew and set about restoring it to its former glory. 'It's a beautiful house,' says Biggin Scott's Lisa Samulski. 'As much of the original as possible has been retained, with all modern conveniences added.' Loading There are four excellent bedrooms, most with original fireplaces and the main with a smooth en suite. The cracking central bathroom's combo of twin ceramic basins and timber vanity is an eye-catcher. The deeply attractive kitchen-dining area creates something quite special with its cool white subway tiles, stone benches and knockout royal-blue cabinetry, combined with timber floors and a lined ceiling. Verandahs and a rear deck ring the home, leading out into a superb garden full of colour, greenery and languid space. A sunken fire pit and a separate garage/studio complete what is a large, lovely offering in a much-loved locale.
Mercury
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mercury
AFL fan's dream house with Waverley Park grandstand views for sale
An AFL fan's dream house with views across the iconic Waverley Park grandstand is poised to score a $1m-$1.1m sale. BigginScott's Ming Xu and Jing Chen star in a Hawks-themed online listing video showcasing the four-bedroom home at 60 Waverley Park Drive, Mulgrave. The property also has views of an oval at the Waverley Park complex that served as Hawthorn's base from 2006 until recently. RELATED: Melbourne: Offbeat bullfighter approach boosts home deal Mulgrave: House that Liam Neeson helped to promote in Taken-esque clip sells Brendan Fevola: Ex-Carlton star joins Wayne Carey and Kevin Sheedy in real estate game Ahead of the Hawks' move to a new base in Dingley, the club sold Waverley Park back to the AFL in a deal believed to be worth about $20m, in June. To celebrate the residence's connection to the sporting complex, Mr Xu dons a Hawthorn uniform, runs around the oval and tosses a footy to Ms Chen who is standing on one of the abode's two balconies, in the listing clip. 'I think there are only a few properties around Waverley Park with three levels and oval views,' Mr Xu said. 'Every time Hawthorn do training there are a lot of Hawks fans standing there watching, by owning this property you can sit and watch from your balcony while having coffee.' The clip is not Mr Xu's first foray into creative marketing. In February, he had the listing for a house owned by an assistant director's family who know Hollywood actor Liam Neeson. They recruited the Taken star to voiceover their listing video as a humorous tribute to the hit franchise. And earlier this month, Mr Xu and colleague Eric Liu donned matador and bull costumes to film a clip for a house that has a Spanish Mission-style facade. As a keen Hawthorn supporter, Mr Xu already owned the outfit he needed for the latest video. The Mulgrave house would suit a variety of buyers, he added. 'I think it would be great for a family with one or two kids as there's four bedrooms and multiple living areas, or a couple who enjoy having a healthy and active lifestyle as locals can use the oval when footballers are not training,' he said, The main kitchen is fitted with stone-topped benches, a 900mm Smeg oven and gas stove, Haier dishwasher and an island breakfast bench. Sliding doors open onto a balcony, while an indoor entertainers' area includes a second kitchen with a Goldline gas stove and gas log fire. Upstairs, is a lounge room, study nook and two bedrooms with balcony access, including the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and dual vanity ensuite. Head to the lower level for a terrace and garden with oval views, bathroom and laundry with a walk-in linen press and chute. Other highlights include a powder room, ducted heating and airconditioning and a double garage with internal access. The house will be auctioned at midday on August 2. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Boxer Sugar Kane Watts selling Melbourne home Melbourne's biggest eyesore listed for sale by China's Wang Hua La Fervance skincare founders list Elwood home for sale
News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
AFL fan's dream house with Waverley Park grandstand views for sale
An AFL fan's dream house with views across the iconic Waverley Park grandstand is poised to score a $1m-$1.1m sale. BigginScott's Ming Xu and Jing Chen star in a Hawks-themed online listing video showcasing the four-bedroom home at 60 Waverley Park Drive, Mulgrave. The property also has views of an oval at the Waverley Park complex that served as Hawthorn's base from 2006 until recently. Ahead of the Hawks' move to a new base in Dingley, the club sold Waverley Park back to the AFL in a deal believed to be worth about $20m, in June. To celebrate the residence's connection to the sporting complex, Mr Xu dons a Hawthorn uniform, runs around the oval and tosses a footy to Ms Chen who is standing on one of the abode's two balconies, in the listing clip. 'I think there are only a few properties around Waverley Park with three levels and oval views,' Mr Xu said. 'Every time Hawthorn do training there are a lot of Hawks fans standing there watching, by owning this property you can sit and watch from your balcony while having coffee.' The clip is not Mr Xu's first foray into creative marketing. In February, he had the listing for a house owned by an assistant director's family who know Hollywood actor Liam Neeson. They recruited the Taken star to voiceover their listing video as a humorous tribute to the hit franchise. And earlier this month, Mr Xu and colleague Eric Liu donned matador and bull costumes to film a clip for a house that has a Spanish Mission-style facade. As a keen Hawthorn supporter, Mr Xu already owned the outfit he needed for the latest video. The Mulgrave house would suit a variety of buyers, he added. 'I think it would be great for a family with one or two kids as there's four bedrooms and multiple living areas, or a couple who enjoy having a healthy and active lifestyle as locals can use the oval when footballers are not training,' he said, The main kitchen is fitted with stone-topped benches, a 900mm Smeg oven and gas stove, Haier dishwasher and an island breakfast bench. Sliding doors open onto a balcony, while an indoor entertainers' area includes a second kitchen with a Goldline gas stove and gas log fire. Upstairs, is a lounge room, study nook and two bedrooms with balcony access, including the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and dual vanity ensuite. Head to the lower level for a terrace and garden with oval views, bathroom and laundry with a walk-in linen press and chute. Other highlights include a powder room, ducted heating and airconditioning and a double garage with internal access. The house will be auctioned at midday on August 2.
