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Olympic golfer Marcus Fraser and his wife Carlie have sold a renovated mid-century modern house in Beaumaris for $1.65m.

The four-bedroom house at 145 Dalgetty Rd, which sold ahead of its scheduled auction to a local family, fetched the top of its price guide.

Eview Group Hartrick agent Sam Hartrick said the home’s proximity to schools made it the “perfect match for the buyer”.

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Wide hallways and timber wall panels at the Beaumaris home.

The Beaumaris property sold for $1.65m.

“As much as they did fall in love with the house because of its mid-century charm, it also ticked the right boxes in terms of family and location,” Mr Hartrick said.

“I’m glad for Marcus and Carlie.”

Fraser finished tied for fifth while representing Australia in the men’s individual golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Marcus Fraser plays in the Queensland PGA Championship, February 2020. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The home’s stylish entry foyer.

The house wraps around a spacious timber deck.

Fraser, who also has professional wins on the European, Asian and Challenge tours, previously told the Herald Sun the couple completed renovations on the property to retain its mid-century style.

“We wanted to protect one of the homes because they seem to all get bulldozed and we don’t want Beaumaris to lose its soul,” he said.

A half-height wall separates two living spaces.

Timber panelling extends into the kitchen.

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The Penfield Gardens home at 238 Carclew Road has been converted from a chapel into a home. Pic: realestate.com.au

Open the double doors to this Penfield Gardens property and it will feel like you’re stepping into heaven.

The former chapel at 238 Carclew Rd has been converted into a divine residence – which is being offered to househunters for the first time in its roughly 150 year history.

Owners Graham and Karen Jones have spent almost two decades restoring and extending the rundown building, which was opened in 1870 as the Primitive Methodist Church.

It was rundown and dilapidated when Mr Jones bought it from the Munno Para District Council back in 2002.

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It was dilapidated after years of neglect and vandalism prior to 2002. Pic: realestate.com.au

Its owners have spent almost 20 years restoring it to its former glory. Pic: realestate.com.au

They also extended the property, which is now a three-bedroom house. Pic: realestate.com.au

It had been left to rot and was badly vandalised in the decades following its last service in 1950.

“The renovation has taken 17 years but it’s been a good adventure for us,” Mr Jones said.

“A lot of people said I was crazy to buy it but straight away I could see what I could do to it.”

“It wasn’t for sale so I contacted the council and bought it off of them for $30,000.”

The couple spent about four years “roughing it” in a shed while they worked on their now three-bedroom home, then spent many more years perfecting its finer details.

A large lounge room and two bedrooms are front and centre upon entering the building, which is on a sprawling 1935sqm block.

An open family room and kitchen forms the hub of the home, with a bathroom and laundry below the stairs.

It was opened to the public in 1870. Pic: realestate.com.au

A pergola area offers a peaceful spot to kick back in the spa. Pic: realestate.com.au

A mezzanine level offers a bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, a balcony, upstairs living area and bathroom.

Outside, there is a pergola with spa, as well as a separate building with workshop, rumpus room and outdoor entertainment area.

Mr Jones said while the restoration had been hard work, it was well worth it and they would cherish the fond memories they’d made in it – including getting married.

A relative of William Roberts, one of the area’s original settlers who gifted the land that the chapel sits on to the Methodist Congregation, travelled from interstate to marry the pair.

REAL Estate Agents Group Adelaide director Dave Stockbridge is selling the property, which is listed with a $680,000 to $730,000 price guide.

It is listed with a $680,000 to $730,000 price guide. Pic: realestate.com.au

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Tammy Hembrow has spent $2.88 million on a Gold Coast mansion.

Gold Coast fitness mogul Tammy Hembrow is the proud new owner of a stunning two-level family entertainer on the main river.

The online fitness and active wear entrepreneur paid $2.88 for the Broadbeach Waters property which boasts Instagram-worthy views of the city skyline.

The private residence has a sandy beach on the Nerang River.

Fitness entreprenuer and influencer Tammy Hembrow.

Ms Hembrow, who has more than 11 million Instagram followers, secured the private riverfront retreat within 17 days of it hitting the market.

Set on a coveted north east site with 30 metres of river frontage, the residence has an open plan design with multiple living areas and plenty of natural light.more.

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The Broadbeach Waters property has enviable views.

The open plan living and dining areas.

Property records show the 26-year-old mother of two, who offers online workout programs and meal plans, signed a contract on the property on June 12, opting for a swift settlement on June 27.

An extensive renovation and extension were carried out on the property in 2009, which has five bedrooms including an oversized master with walk-in robe and opulent ensuite.

A firepit makes for cosy evenings in the winter.

The pool looks over the Nerang River.

A waterfront in-ground pool and wood burn fire pit make the private 979 sqm holding ideal for year-round entertaining while a jetski ramp and timber jetty offer easy water access.

“This property offers a dedication of space for relaxation, family time, large-scale entertaining, intimate gatherings and recreation,” the listing states.

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Metricon’s Regan 24 Elk design, which is suitable for first-home buyers. Image: Metricon

Housing affordability is one of the greatest challenges facing first-home buyers.

But the dream of home ownership is not beyond their reach, according to many new-home builders who have developed specific house designs and offers to lend support to first timers.

Despite the economic stress caused by COVID-19, Melbourne’s volume builders have noticed a renewed enthusiasm among the buying group.

Burbank national general manager of residential housing Louis Sultan said the company saw a 10 per cent jump in sales to first-home buyers during the first pandemic peak, compared with the same time last year. This was mostly driven by record-low interest rates.

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The Carter 234 Jubilee house design by Burbank. Image: Burbank

“There has also been a fourfold increase in foot traffic at our displays since the federal government announced the HomeBuilder grant in June, compared to the (previous) month, and actual sales have doubled,” Mr Sultan said.

The $25,000 grant is on offer for those building a new home valued between $150,000 and $750,000, provided the contract is signed before December 31 and construction starts within three months of the contract date.

“First-home buyers are right in there, taking advantage of the grants already on offer, as well as this new incentive,” Mr Sultan said.

Here are some of the best offers and initiatives that help first-home buyers navigate what can often be a daunting process.

Anne-Marie Shenouda and Joseph Hanna have bought a turnkey new build through Simonds’ new business segment, Start Point. Picture: Simonds/Start Point

SIMPLE IS SMART

A turnkey house is a no-fuss option many first-home buyers will find appealing as with this style of home, there’s literally nothing left to do but move in.

Simonds Homes chief strategy officer Troy Gorton said Start Point Homes — a division of the Simonds Group — allowed eligible buyers to secure a turnkey home with no deposit.

Australian residents who can show their current financial records, including proof of income, are eligible to apply for the offer.

Purchasers can choose from 11 designs in three- and four-bedroom floorplans that offer up to two living areas.

“The zero-deposit option would help first-home buyers past the deposit hurdle and provide them with a refreshed approach to financing a home,” Mr Gorton said.

Buyers also don’t have to make repayments during construction.

The style of home Ms Shenouda and Mr Hanna bought through Simonds’ Start Point.

“It suits those who have secure employment, can demonstrate good finance habits and (have) a clean credit rating,” Mr Gorton said.

Anne-Marie Shenouda and Joseph Hanna (pictured) are among the dozens of buyers building their home through Start Point using the zero-deposit option.

“It was initially daunting to think about buying a new home in a land development community,” Mr Hanna said.

“But our Start Point consultant made it so easy and took time to walk us through each part of the process.”

The builder is also helping first-home buyers into the market via its Start Point Savings Plan, which provides financial coaching on saving a deposit.

Start Point’s Explorer facade with the Flax floorplan and the Solis colour palette.

BREAKING BARRIERS

The vast amount of information first-home buyers have to digest when starting out is often a barrier, according to Mr Gorton.

“Dealing with different points of contact for each aspect — finance, house and land — can be a deterrent and cause stress,” he explained.

At Start Point, buyers work closely with a consultant through the finance application, land settlement and construction, right through to handover.

“This approach really simplifies the process and provides a great level of support and guidance,” Mr Gorton said.

He felt the company’s budget-first approach would ensure first-home owners had a clear understanding of their position and what they could afford from the very start.

Start Point’s Odyssey facade with the Quinoa floorplan and the Zain colour palette.

THE FULL PACKAGE

Henley Properties Group chief executive Antony Blackshaw said the fixed price was one of the advantages of buying a house-and-land package, particularly for those on a strict budget.

“There are no hidden surprises,” Mr Blackshaw said.

Henley has titled land available for house-and-land options at its St Claire estate, in Wollert, so buyers can start building straight away. The company also works with developers at other estates across Melbourne to match some of its most popular designs with suitable blocks.

A townhouse is another good option for first-timers.

Metricon offers a three-bedroom townhouse starting from just $350,900 for first-home buyers who are eligible for any government housing grants.

Metricon’s Lawson 22 Elk design, which is suitable for first-home buyers. Image: Metricon

BE FLEXIB
LE

Often first-home buyers start looking to build in areas they want to live, rather than

areas they can afford.

But it was important to be flexible about location, Metricon’s HomeSolution sales and brand manager for Victoria, Glenn Cooper, said.

“Otherwise, it can draw out the process,” he said.

Metricon offers free Build Smart First Home Buyers webinar information sessions, which aim to help buyers better navigate the process.

Part of Dennis Family Homes’ Aspirations range, which is priced for the first-home buyer market. Image: Dennis Family Homes

HOUSE DESIGNS TO CONSIDER

Escape range by Arden Homes
These fully rendered homes feature premium finishes, an architect-influenced floorplan, pre-designed mood boards to simplify the selection process, a $10,000 bonus from the builder towards the cost of your home, and a washing machine, dryer and fridge. House-and-land packages start from $450,000.

Aspirations Series by Dennis Family Homes

Customers can choose upgrades to best suit their lifestyle. Spend $1990 and get up to $15,000 on single-storey homes or spend $2990 for up to $20,000 on upgrades on a double-storey home.

Swift Collection by Burbank.

This range includes five of the builder’s most popular designs, each redesigned with a ready-to-go floorplan, facade, colour scheme and fit-out for a streamlined planning and building process. House-and-land packages start from $430,000.

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Moving house during stage four lockdown is still permitted for Melbourne residents who have made arrangements to relocate over the next six weeks.

But question marks still remain over whether they can move if they hadn’t already signed a contract before the latest restrictions.

The Department of Health and Human Services website confirms people with plans to move to a new primary place of residence can still do so within curfew hours between 5am and 8pm, while wearing a face covering.

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Those with arrangements in place to move house during stage four restrictions can still do so.

Premier Daniel Andrews flagged further announcements regarding real estate in his Monday press conference.

“I don’t want to see people not able to settle on their home,” Mr Andrews said.

“I don’t want to see people who are supposed to move from one place to another because the lease has run out unable to do so.

“I think the answer will be ‘yes’ if you’ve got a contract, an arrangement in place.”

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said more announcements for housing were to come. Picture: Ian Currie

A state government gazette has confirmed Melburnians can leave the state or country for relocation purposes.

It is also clear they can move if the premises they usually reside in is no longer available for them or no longer suitable for living in.

The Herald Sun has asked the Department of Health and Human Services for further clarity on whether Melbourne residents could move house if they haven’t already made contractual arrangements to do so.

More information has also been sought about whether city residents can relocate to a new home in regional Victoria, inspect a property before settlement or hire removalists.

Collings Real Estate head of property management Caleb Pikoulas said there were more than 20 people moving into rentals with his agency this month.

“It’s our understanding you can still move in and out, and if you have a lease agreement on hand you can use that as proof of your moving date,” Mr Pikoulas said.

“But what we’ve done this week is handed out keys to tenants earlier than their start date and allowed them to move in before Wednesday night restrictions take place.”

Those without contractual agreements should wait until further announcements before choosing a move in date, he added.

Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Gil King wrote to industry members that confusion on restrictions still reigned and discussions with government authorities could last until “late afternoon on Wednesday”.

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The location of this Highton property attracted multiple buyers.

Six bidders eager for a slice of old Highton real estate contested the auction of a much-loved family home offered for the first time in 75 years.

The modest three-bedroom house at 4 Lichen Grove sold under the hammer for $710,000 on Saturday.

The location of the 1012sq m block, within walking distance of Highton Village and the Barwon River, drove strong interest, Barry Plant, Geelong agent Mitchell Falzon said.

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Mr Falzon said the competition showed Geelong buyers were still out there and keen to purchase, even in the face of tougher coronavirus restrictions.

He said the Geelong buyers, who plan to rent out the property for now, couldn’t pass up an opportunity to purchase in the tightly-held location.

The three-bedroom house was offered for the first time in 75 years.

The kitchen.

The bedroom window frames garden views.

“The street is one of the best streets in Highton, it’s on the top of Geelong and everyone loves the views,” Mr Falzon said.

“Everyone saw value in the land.”

“(The buyers) just saw it come up in Lichen Grove and thought they had better grab it because they don’t come up very often.”

The big backyard offers lots of space to play with.

The weatherboard house has a loungeroom, kitchen/meals area and one bathroom but the large backyard was perhaps its biggest attraction.

It was listed with a price guide of $650,000 to $715,000.

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Make a splash – 29 Arabella St, Longueville.

When it comes to upper north shore suburbs, not only is Longueville one of smallest, it also has the biggest median house price.

Latest data from realestate.com.au puts that median at $4.35 million, which represents an impressive five-year growth of 46 per cent.

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There have been a handful of big sales in the suburb this year well above this median,

The suburb’s residential price record was set in 2018 with the sale of 28 Lucretia Ave, for $11.88 million.

Arabella St keeps good company with Lucretia St – together they dominate the suburb’s top 10 sales list.

This beauty at No. 29 is a perfect example of why it is one of the most sought-after streets in Longueville.

There has only been one sale in Arabella St this year, even though it is home to almost 130 properties, according to CoreLogic.

Contemporary style.

Cosy up in style and look at the view.

Soak it up.

Brent Courtney, of McGrath Lane Cove, said the 795sqm property occupied a prized position in the street, with views that stretch from Woodford Bay to the Harbour Bridge and beyond.

“I think it’s one of the best views in Arabella St,” he said.

“It is the most phenomenal view on a nice day and you should see it at night – it gets better.”

Mr Courtney said the current owners, who bought the property in 2002, built a brand new home about 15 years ago.

The contemporary design features extensive use of glass, timber and stone, and capitalises on the amazing view.

Make an entrance.

The rear terrace and gardens.

The kitchen.

The extensive list of features make it ideal for buyers of all types, from families to downsizers.

Those features include a media room with gas fireplace, covered dining area in the rear garden, gas kitchen with Ilve appliances and Zip HydroTap, ducted airconditioning, undertile heating and an internal elevator.

Formal dining.

Sweet dreams.

What a view!

Literally nothing has been missed – right down to the indoor heated pool with swim jets, spa, sauna, gym, wine cellar and cool room.

And it is only 10 minutes to the heart of the Sydney CBD. The property is due to go to auction on August 15, at 3.45pm, with a price guide of $8 million.

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The view from David Waterhouse’s apartment in Santina, at 19/85 Yarranabbe Rd, Darling Point.

The Darling Point unit of David Waterhouse, son of the late bookmaking legend Bill Waterhouse, has hit the market with hopes high of an imminent deal on the $50m mansion he owns with his estranged wife.

Jason Boon of Richardson and Wrench Potts Point and Daphne Sauvage of Sotheby’s both posted Instagram posts yesterday revealing the stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment had hit the market.

The guide is $5.5m to $6m.

Just three images are available currently, but they indicate the apartment in Santina at 19/85 Yarranabbe Rd has had a recent dramatic internal fit-out.

The listing comes as Waterhouse, who split with wife Janette three years ago, believe they’re close to a deal on their Elizabeth Bay waterfront trophy home Tresco, which remains on the market as an open listing with $50m price hopes.

“The owners are expecting a sale soon,” says Jaime Upton of Sotheby’s. “There’s been a lot of activity.”

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The price guide is $5.5m-$6m.

The available pictures show stylish interiors.

Property records show Waterhouse, the former options trader and art collector and now long estranged member of the horse racing family, purchased the apartment in the popular 1957-built block in 2014. It’s understood he paid about $2.5m back then.

It was only last May that Waterhouse had a run-in with his neighbour, Double Bay travel agent Fay Cohen and her magician husband Garry Cohen over their yapping cavoodle, Fifi. The Cohens are understood to have now moved out.

And it’s not as if Waterhouse is heading to the $12.5m Rose Bay mansion Villa Biscaya, that he and Janette have purchased from Rob Gregg, the founder of medical supply firm Mondeal Aesthetics, and his wife, Elaine.

That’s destined to one day be the future home of Janette.

The Wentworth Courier wrote in February that the circa 1929 Tivoli Ave home — designed by architect Alan Edgecliff Stafford in the Spanish Mission style — had sold after five years on the market with Upton. It’s rumoured to have sold for close to $12m, but doesn’t settle until next January.

The Waterhouses believe they’re close to a deal on $50m Tresco, at 97 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay.

It has impressive waterfront facilities.

Meanwhile, the Waterhouse’s long-held trophy home Tresco, has been on the market since their separation nearly thre years ago,

It was built in 1868 and designed by Victorian architect Thomas Row.

The colonial mansion was bought by the Waterhouses in 2004 for $11 million and was extensively renovated soon after.

It’s on 3300 square metres and has impressive waterfront facilities and a tidal swimming pool.

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