Another weekend in Melbourne has passed, but this time with quite impressive weather. Saturday reached warmer temperatures with only a few clouds, and Sunday following suite with a slightly cooler—but still without rain—change.
In terms of auction results, the numbers increased slightly from last week, with 1,238 auctions reportedly held in Victoria over the weekend. The overall clearance rate was 78%, with 129 of the 274 passed in auctions being due to a vendor bid.
The luxurious 19 Clematis Court in Warrandyte is set upon a single landscaped acre, with a circular driveway and a porte cochere being the first features you see as entering the prestige property. The home is perfect for those who love entertaining, with a granite kitchen with walk in pantry, alfresco terrace, a flood-lit tennis court and a heated pool and spa. With four huge bedrooms, a large study, three bathrooms, two powder rooms and an open-plan family room/meals area, the home has more than enough room to accommodate to a family. Other unforgettable features include an exceptional location, four car garage with workshop, and a master bedroom with a retreat, large walk-in robes, marble spa ensuite and French doors that open onto the pool area. The property sold above its reserve on auction day for $2.46 million.
The charming original home located at 9 Ronald Street, Box Hill North features a red-brick façade and is ready to be transformed by the new homebuyers by either extending, rebuilding or creating a new dream home (STCA). With a north-facing backyard, fantastic location and land of approximately 779 sq m, the home holds great appeal to families. The location itself is a feature of this property, with Tassells Park at the end of the street, within walking distance to Kerrimuir Primary School and buses close by for shopping trips to Westfield Doncaster. The home also boasts that is on a low-traffic street and within the zone for Koonung Secondary College—a very popular and sought after school! With three bidders after the property on auction day, the home sold for a huge $221,000 over its reserve price for the impressive price $1.441 million.
In a peaceful and private position, 8 Webster Avenue in Croydon is a renovated, solid brick home with three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of room for entertaining. The home features an updated kitchen with a breakfast bar, a brilliant dining area, a light filled living room and a floating egg bath in the central bathroom. The outdoor area has a private backyard, outdoor entertaining deck, two sheds and a large swim spa. On top of these desirable attributes, the property is located within the Monastery area, is surrounded by serene bushland yet and is close to Sacred Heart Primary School and Melba Secondary College. It is also within walking distance to Croydon shopping and transport. With five bidders on the day, the home sold for the final price of $805,000 on auction day—that's $155,000 over the reserve price!
The home at 3/47 Southern Road in Heidelberg Heights is set at the rear of a boutique block. In the perfect position, the home has a bus stop at the end of the driveway, is 100 meters away from the local shops, is located close to parks and within walking distance to Northland. The two bedroom, one bathroom, single level residence is perfect for down-sizers, first home buyers and investors with more features including an open plan living, a private courtyard garden and secure carport which could be used for entertaining. The home sold at auction for $510,000.
Congratulations to Mark 'The Closer' Fletcher, who participated in the modern day Australian Royal Queensbury Championship on Friday night. The challenge takes everyday people out of their comfort zone and provides them with an intense, emotional challenge in a safe environment, that is life changing on a multitude of levels. It was all for a good cause, to raise money for Australia's sick and disadvantaged children through ToyBox International. Well done Fletch!
Mark Fletcher looking rather relaxed after an intense boxing match!
by Mark Fletcher in Miscellaneous
