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Luxury Highton home beats $3m in landmark sale
A luxurious five-bedroom home near Buckleys Falls at Highton has beaten $3m in a rising area of the suburb.
The voluminous two-storey residence constructed by custom builder Signature Homes Geelong sold for $3.1m recently, after first hitting the market last spring.
Belle Property agent Maree Corda brokered the deal at 50 Rivergum Drive with local business owners who were looking to upgrade in Highton.
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She said the seven-year-old residence was initially offered off-market, with a number of taking private inspections before the listing went live to the public with $3.15m to $3.35m hopes, later sharpened to a $3.1m single price.
'We had a couple of people genuinely interested throwing figures in the low $2m range,' Ms Corda said.
'The buyers are local Highton people who want to stay in Geelong and upgrade.'
The home provides 58 squares of living space, on a 959sq m corner block overlooking the Barwon River.
The home offers palatial living with quality finishes and high ceilings, including Italian and German fixtures and dramatic designer lighting enhances the voluminous space.
A floating staircase connects the levels, while large windows allow natural light to flood the home, with metal louvres fitted to ensure climate control indoors.
The Nobilia kitchen has Dekton benchtops, integrated Liebherr appliances and a butler's pantry and laundry fitted with premium appliances.
The living and dining areas have with double-glazed doors, electric blinds and ducted heating and cooling.
A protected outdoor area adjacent to the pool is equipped with outdoor kitchen prep area, an imported pizza oven, barbecue, and bar fridge.
Ms Corda said the fully automated pool with bubble jets, lighting, and year-round heating, adds a resort-like ambience.
The 4-car garage has a custom 6m roller door, 360-degree camera system, backup battery, and Sons-integrated speakers, with additional storage with internal plumbing.
The property is the second multimillion-dollar sale in Highton in 2025, beaten by a luxury 2529sq m Willowfield Court estate that hit $5.5m in March.
Highton's $875,000 median house price is nearly 5 per cent lower than the same time last year.
