44 Nantes St, Newtown, sold for close to $3m.
A high-end knockdown rebuild project has found its first new residents in Newtown’s leafy Nantes St.
The custom five-bedroom home from renowned builder Bruce Warren at 44 Nantes St which incorporates just about every feature imaginable to create the ultimate turnkey project sold for about $2.93m.
McGrath Geelong agent David Cortous said initial price expectations of $3.595m were adjusted to a $3m to $3.3m range.
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The pool is in view from the main bedroom suite.
Mr Warren paid $1.17m for the property in 2021 before embarking on the knockdown rebuild project.
Mr Cortous said the home had sold to a local family.
“They’re not moving far – just upgrading from their house in Manifold Heights,” he said.
Mr Cortous said the property had attracted strong interest.
“In the end, when we brought that price back into $3m to $3.3m there was some strong interest in the property from multiple buyers.”
44 Nantes St, Newtown, is selling for $3.35m to $3.55m.
The swimming pool is the centrepiece of the outdoor entertainment area.
Entertaining takes centre stage behind the sage green front door, where a beautifully finished outdoor entertainment area effectively creates a fourth living room overlooking the 783sq m property’s swimming pool.
The home is designed around a central crazy paved courtyard and pool that’s accessible from both the main open-plan living zone and adjoining family room.
“It had a south facing block, so they built the backyard into the middle of the house so it could pick up the north-facing sunlight,” Mr Cortous said.
“It was really designed to pick up the northerly aspect where the pool was positioned and the outdoor pool house.”
High ceilings amplify the sense of space in the main living room.
There’s a huge amount of benchspace for meal prep.
The gabled facade featuring a modern, low-maintenance version of weatherboards and old Geelong red brick retaining walls takes it cues from the neighbourhood’s traditional character.
The spacious interior strives for a similarly timeless feel, combining timber floors with raked ceilings, a neutral colour scheme and subtle pendant lighting.
“The house didn’t miss – it had everything, hydronic heating, LED lighting throughout, it’s got multiple living zones, four bedrooms, beautiful outdoor dining and an outdoor kitchen,” Mr Cortous said.
“It’s really done well and you know, Bruce does a great job. I think there was really good value in that property for around that $3m compared to if you were ever going to try and build something like that in this market. I think the buyer did well.”
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