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The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Renter beats three others to pay $1.65m for large Maribyrnong family home
The property was one of 752 scheduled to go to auction in Melbourne this week. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 75.8 per cent from 557 reported results throughout the week, while 44 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. In Aberfeldie, a four-bedroom home on a 1271 square metre block could soon be demolished after it sold for $3.3 million in post-auction negotiations. The house at 62 Brunel Street had been an investment property and was in good condition. Jas Stephens selling agent and auctioneer Tate Moore listed the property for sale with a quoted price range of $3.1 million to $3.4 million. He said two bid for the home, and both planned to build a large home on land. 'I thought there would be more interest from the developer market, but that segment of the market has gone quiet based on the price of construction at the moment,' Moore said. 'All the interest came from home owners who wanted to build one single dwelling on it and have their forever home.' Bidding opened at $3.2 million and the home passed in at $3,276,000. It sold to the highest bidder for the vendors' reserve price of $3.3 million. In North Melbourne, two young couples battled over a workshop conversion. The winner paid $1.06 million to call the unit home. The two-bedroom apartment at 6/8 Falshaws Lane had previously been part of Fallshaw's workshop, where pool tables were made in the 1800s. The building featured bluestone exteriors and had exposed brick walls inside. Jellis Craig selling agent Trevor Gange listed the home for sale with a quoted price range of $850,000 to $930,000. He said the two bidders liked the block's boutique feel. 'It was very unique real estate, it was one of nine, and it was three per level,' he said. 'The size, the uniqueness, the brilliant position and north-facing rear orientation: it ticked a lot of boxes.' The auction began on a vendor bid at the bottom of the range. The reserve was set at $925,000. 'The auction was ferocious, it was competitively fought out with two people buying,' Gange said. 'It was all over in a couple of minutes.' He said the winning bidders had researched the building and were keen on joining its community. In Sydenham, a three-bedroom house sold for $128,500 more than its reserve in another competitive auction. The three-bedroom house at 22 Stagecoach Crescent featured cathedral ceilings and a large, covered outdoor entertaining area. Sweeney selling agent Adrian Sposato listed it for sale with a quoted price range of $690,000 to $740,000. 'It had that charm, and it was a double-brick house so it was very solid,' he said. Sposato said of the five bidders, two fought the hardest for the home. 'There was one first home buyer who just really wanted it. He was going back and forth. It was like tennis: boom, boom, boom,' he said. 'It came down to $1000 bids and $500 bids throughout. It was a good vibe, it was very fast-paced and rushed, everyone was involved, and they cheered at the end.' The house sold for $908,500 to the first home buyer. Sposato said the reserve was set at $780,000. There is no legal requirement for a vendor's reserve to be in line with their property's price guide. Sposato said the vendors were happy with the sale. 'There were tears of joy, it was amazing.'
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Williamstown Blue Heelers house could fetch $2.4m
A historic Williamstown house that appeared in the long-running police drama Blue Heelers is poised to cop a $2.19m-$2.4m sale. The circa-1907 home at 8 Thompson St was used in external shots for the television show, alongside its neighbour at 10 Thompson St that served as the fictional Mt Thomas police station. Airing from 1994 to 2006, Blue Heelers starred actors John Wood, Lisa McCune and William McInnes and won 25 Logies. The two properties are heritage-listed as Williamstown's former real-life police station, known as the Sergeant and Watchhouse Keeper quarters. Nowadays, No. 8 features a sitting room that doubles as a fourth bedroom, Baltic pine floors, ornate fretwork, decorative fireplaces, pressed-metal ceilings and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry. It's also set for a significant windfall from its days on the show, with sales records showing it sold for $832,500 in 2003, potentially a $1,567,500 uplift. Jellis Craig's Anthony Christakakis said that council-approved plans to extend the home, accompanied by a garden redesign from Richmond's Eckersley Garden Architecture, were in place. 'The owners who intended to do the extension have moved overseas for work reasons,' he said. 'We have had lots of interest with some young families, especially locals – I think, being on a corner block over 700sq m with the potential to subdivide, subject to council approval, creates endless possibilities.' Mr Christakakis also had the listing for no. 10 that changed hands in June after being advertised with a $2.85m-$3.1m asking range. He declined to comment on the sold price but said the five-bedroom abode was bought by a family. 'They are in the process of getting plans drawn up, I believe, for a renovation,' Mr Christakakis. And plenty of Blue Heelers fans came through the doors during the sales campaign. 'There were many people who came through just to have a look and a lot of people took photos out the front,' he added. No. 8 Thompson St will be auctioned at 10am on August 17.
News.com.au
23-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Plenty luxury home breaks suburb record
A showstopping Plenty residence featured on Open Homes Australia has broken a suburb record of $3.775m for an undisclosed price. This was the first time the completed home at 2 Grange Ave, had ever been offered for sale, following its transformation from a vacant block — sold in 2020 — into one of the region's most luxurious private residences. Set on Plenty's exclusive 'Blackwood Acres' estate the completed home at, the home landed ever been offered for sale, following its transformation from a vacant block — sold in 2020 — into one of the region's most luxurious private residences. The previous suburb record was held by 5 Park Ave, Plenty, which sold for $3.775m in May 2023, according to publicly available property records. Jellis Craig Greensborough and Hurstbridge director Aaron Yeats said did not comment on the sale price but told The Herald Sun the home had attracted strong attention since launch, including multiple private inspections and 'very strong digital engagement'. 'It's almost certainly the most expensive home ever offered in Plenty,' Mr Yeats said. 'But it's also the newest and largest, from a build and replacement cost perspective alone, the value is outstanding.' The six-bedroom residence features a curved concrete staircase, soaring six-metre atrium entry, in-floor slab heating, billiards room and outdoor spa among a suite of luxury inclusions. It was previously showcased on Open Homes Australia before landscaping was complete, and has since gained widespread attention across digital platforms including Melbourne House Spotters, Spacecraft and Jellis Craig's internal reach campaign. Social media has further turbocharged the campaign, with Instagram posts from property pages such as Melbourne House Spotters and Million Dollar Listing Melbourne drawing tens of thousands of views, likes and comments. One reel showcasing the dramatic entry and pool view drew a flurry of interest in just days. Mr Yeats said that while the Open Homes appearance wasn't a major focus, the property had 'absolutely benefited from digital momentum'. The owners, who have built several bespoke homes, worked closely with their architect to realise a lifestyle inspired by luxury hotels and international design. 'They love the creative process,' he said. 'The feedback has been phenomenal, and they're genuinely proud of what they've created here.' The main bedroom includes dual dressing rooms, a private retreat and deluxe ensuite, while the kitchen offers stone finishes, premium appliances and a butler's pantry with integrated fridge-freezers. Mr Yeats said the home was ideally suited to a large or multigenerational family seeking 'resort-style living' in a tightly held location. 'You could go on holiday and still not find this level of luxury or amenity,' he said.
News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Young tradies pays $80k over reserve for first home in Belmont
A young tradie has scored his first home at a hotly contest Belmont auction that landed $80,000 above reserve. Targeting a smaller two-bedroom townhouse as an entry point to a sought-after riverside precinct proved a winning strategy for the Ocean Grove buyer. He was one of four bidders to raise a hand for 10 Victoria Tce, Belmont, which sold under the hammer for $710,000. 'Strong turnaround' for Geelong housing market Highton home's bar channels pub vibe Jellis Craig Geelong agent Ross Bywater said given the modest size of the 368sq m property, the reserve had been set at $630,000. But buyers saw greater value in the well-presented residence that felt more like a 'little house than a unit'. 'Four bid on the day but we had a couple that didn't even get a chance,' Mr Bywater said. 'For that property it was a mixture of first-home buyers and downsizers. They had done a lovely renovation so it had new carpet, new paint and the kitchen and bathroom had been done at some stage. 'It was just a combination of the layout of the property, the fact it was on its own title and the closeness to the river.' The brick townhouse is just the second property to trade in tightly held Victoria Tce since 2023. A spacious lounge and adjoining kitchen/dining area, both flowing out to a rear deck overlooking a north-facing back yard, are highlights of the home. It also features a walk-in wardrobe and updated two-way bathroom off the main bedroom and single garage with backyard access. 'It was lovely for the owners because it was their first home and they have loved it and to see it go to another young person was a happy event,' Mr Bywater said.
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Riverside renovator sells $140k over price hopes in Highton
A bidding quartet confirmed Highton's riverside pocket remains hot property with an original two-level home selling $140,000 above price hopes. The mid century cream brick house at 32 Cara Rd, Highton, was snapped up for $890,000 at Saturday's auction after four bidders emerged to secure the property. Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer said the 876sq m property attracted strong interest during the campaign, with plenty of potential buyers mulling the opportunity from north of the border. The property had been listed with $750,000 price hopes. 'There was great interest from Queensland and New South Wales,' Mr Falconer said. 'I think a few were looking from an investment perspective.' Mr Falconer reported the full gamut of interested parties in the property, with people also looking to renovate or knockdown and rebuild. Ultimately, the neighbourhood's residential appeal won out. 'The buyers want to renovate it as a family home,' he said. 'The underbidder wanted to a knockdown rebuild, who would be land banking for the short term. Others wanted to occupy.' As a renovation project, the house has plenty to work with, from decorative cornices offering an glimpse of Art Deco style. The house has hardwood floorboards, sash windows, including large picture windows in the main living room looking through the trees and across the river valley. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms and an updated kitchen and dining room split across two levels. But the position is the key element that had potential buyers drooling over this property, about 200m from Barwon River parkland at the end of the street. The property is also near Highton Village shops and in the Belmont High School zone.
