The weekend's weather was an improvement compared to the last, with sunny skies and a warmer temperature than predicted.
Despite the sudden surge in auction listings, Victoria achieved an impressive clearance rate of 82% on the first Super Saturday of 2017, after 983 of the 1,198 auctions reported to the REIV resulted in a sale. 85 of the 215 passed in properties were due to vendor bids. The clearance rate was 6% higher than the same weekend last year, and the Domain Group reported that this is the highest auction result since October.
The near-new luxurious home at 21 Boisdale Street, Surrey Hills has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, boasting views across parkland. Features of this home include a premium kitchen, an alfresco area with an outdoor kitchen, water features, solar heated pool/spa, a theatre room and an upstairs retreat. Close by are private schools, shops, transport and Wattle Park. Attracting 250 people, seven bidders and a strong vibe on auction day, the sensational home sold for $3.41 million.
4 Adley Court, Vermont South is located in a family-friendly, low-traffic court close to a large variety of schools, Vermont South Shopping Centre and trams on Burwood Highway. The three bedroom home is well suited to families, with a private backyard, generously sized lounge room and a terrace. Other features include a leafy front garden, freshly painted interiors and new carpets. The home successfully sold on auction day for $1.055 million.
On a 778 sq m (approx.) block of land within a tree lined street in Mont Albert is 33 Victoria Crescent. The Californian Bungalow features a verandah, leafy garden, paved alfresco area with pergola, lofty ceilings and an open fireplace in both the lounge room and family room. The residence has potential to develop or extend (STCA) and is only a short distance from schools, transport and shops. The auction of this home resulted in a sale price of $2.175 million.
The brick veneer home at 44 Reilly Street, Ringwood features a low maintenance backyard, three bedrooms, updated family bathroom and a spacious living room with bay windows. Close by are train stations, shopping centres, bus stops and Eastlink, and only moments away are schools and Jubilee Park/Aquanation. Zoned for Ringwood Secondary College and appealing to first homebuyers, young families and downsizers, the residence sold for $795,000 at auction.
On a block of almost three quarters of an acre is 2-4 Roslyn Street, Rye; a Scandinavian, double storey beach home with a tree top outlook. The new home owners can enjoy a short stroll to the beach and local village. Other notable features of the residence include a pool, spa, tennis court, a private balcony off the master bedroom, exposed beams and an alfresco area with a fire pit. Appealing to those wanting a sea change or a seaside retreat, the remarkable renovated home sold for an undisclosed price at auction.
Another weekend of fantastic results!
10 Hallmark Drive, Narre Warren South sold at auction for $500,000. Congratulations to the vendors and purchasers!
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