The three-bedroom house at 3 Noske Court, Newtown, sold for $850,000 after being passed in to the highest bidder.
A versatile Newtown property that attracted interest from downsizers, first-time buyers and investors has been snapped up immediately after being passed in at auction.
The three-bedroom house at 3 Noske St, Newtown, sold for $850,000 after it was passed in to the only bidder active at Saturday’s auction.
Gartland Geelong agent Michael Tricarico said there were three interested parties in the crowd, but the only bidder acted to secure the property after it had been passed in.
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Mr Tricarico said the versatility of the renovated weatherboard house was the key attraction across multiple demographics.
It had been listed with price hopes from $815,000 to $885,000.
The property last sold, post renovation, for $460,000 in 2016.
“It’s a very pretty home with a lot of character – it’s quite a stunning place, despite being on a smaller footprint.”
The versatility to the floorplan and the area were also attractions, he said.
Plantation shutters and a restored exposed brick chimney create a cosy environment in this bedroom.
The main living room opens to the kitchen and dining area at the rear of the residence.
“We had everyone from downsizers to first-time buyers. We even had investors looking at it. it was a home that drew the attention of a lot of different buying groups.”
Mr Tricarico said the buyers were enamoured with the property.
“She loved the area, loved the home immediately when she walked into it.”
The property is close to Elderslie Reserve and moments from some of Geelong’s best schools.
Inside, the light-filled home features high ceilings, original timber floorboards and plantation shutters.
A central living area adjoins the combined kitchen/dining zone where the kitchen has stainless-steel appliances – a dishwasher, Smeg oven and 4-burner gas cooktop – plus a pantry and ample benchspace.
A rear carport offers a versatile entertaining space next to a back veranda with a servery bar from the kitchen.
The kitchen is at the centre of the action at the rear of the home.
French doors open on to a large deck and rear yard for indoor/outdoor living while a servery window from the kitchen ads an additional connection to the outdoor space.
There are three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, with one retaining the original brick fireplace and including a ceiling fan.
The spacious bathroom features electric underfloor heating and an indulgent oval bathtub.
Other features include a laundry with external access, ducted heating, multiple ceiling fans, a split-system airconditioner, and a single remote carport that provides secure off-street parking from a side driveway.
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