Greenvale family home sold to first-home buyers at auction

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This Greenvale home sold under the hammer for $850,000 to first-home buyers Olga and Guiseppe after a five-bidder auction.

A young Greenvale family has sold their first home under the hammer for $850,000, handing it over to a pair of first-home buyers after nine years of ownership.

Sellers Ryan and Michelle Sacco bought 32 Ventura Way as first-home buyers and raised two children in the house, which features a contemporary design, open-plan living and a low-maintenance backyard.

“Honestly, it was just the design of the house,” Mr Sacco said.

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“It had a really modern, smart layout that just worked, the moment we saw it, we could picture ourselves living here.”

The home became the heart of their family life, with the lounge room a particular favourite.

“That was our go-to space — open, bright, and perfect for spending time together as a family,” he said.

A wide entry and bright front bedroom greet buyers at 32 Ventura Way, Greenvale, the home of a young family for nine years.

The sunlit living area was a favourite spot for the vendors and offered seamless flow through to the outdoor entertaining zone.

“It’s been perfect. We raised both our kids here, everything about the house just suited our needs as a young family.”

“One memory that stands out the most is probably just the kids playing in their bedrooms when they were little. Those early years, hearing them laugh and run around, that sticks with you.”

The couple said the sale marked a “bittersweet” moment as they prepare to upsize.

“It’s our first family home, and that’s always going to be special,” Mr Sacco said.

Ray White agents Malek Younan and Adem Karahan with first-home buyers Olga and Guiseppe, who won their very first auction.

A stone benchtop, stainless steel appliances and mirrored splashback headline the sleek, functional kitchen.

“But mostly, we’re just happy. Happy we had the chance to enjoy it, and now someone else will too.”

The successful buyers, Olga and Guiseppe, were attending their first auction after recently securing permanent residency in Australia. Olga is originally from Russia and Guiseppe from Italy.

“It was our first auction and our last auction,” Olga said.

A separate laundry and mudroom added extra convenience for family living in this well-designed single-level Greenvale home.

The alfresco and low-maintenance yard offered the perfect set-up for kids, pets and weekend entertaining.

“We are shocked and very excited.

“We saw so many people at the auction and everyone was bidding, so we thought we might be in trouble, but it worked out very well for us.”

Ray White Gladstone Park director and auctioneer Malek Younan said the home attracted 61 buyer groups over a shortened three-week campaign, with five active bidders on auction day.

“Bidding opened at $700,000 and it came down to two bidders fighting it out at the end,” Mr Younan said.

The central bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles, a wide vanity and a modern freestanding bath.

“The winning bid went to a lovely couple of first home buyers.”

Mr Younan said the home’s single-level layout and quality finishes appealed to a broad range of buyers.

“It was especially attractive to first-home buyers and downsizers looking for low-maintenance living close to transport, parklands, and still with space to entertain,” he said.