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The vendors of 12 Glenmore Crescent, Black Rock have an extra $300,000 to play with.

Houses shot way past vendors’ price expectations at sales held during Melbourne’s first Saturday of stage four coronavirus restrictions.

Agents sold properties from their living rooms via online auction platforms, which reeled in some incredible results.

A Black Rock beauty at 12 Glenmore Crescent sold for a whopping $2.76m, soaring more than $300,000 above reserve.

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Inside the traditional family home.

Ray White Carnegie agent Tom Grieve said the auction was brought forward from its original date, August 22.

“What was meant to be a four-week campaign turned into a two-week campaign because we won’t be able to get anyone through in the coming weeks and we didn’t want it sitting there gathering dust,” Mr Grieve said.

“Right from the get go, we had a lot of inquiries because an offering like this is particularly rare so that generated a lot of interest.

“The sellers are thrilled, they didn’t think they would get this price even prior to COVID-19.”

Another massive result was notched by an architectural delight at 39 Iffla Street in South Melbourne.

This weatherboard charmer at 39 Iffla Street, South Melbourne sold strongly.

An outdoor terrace.

The living area flows outdoors.

A red splashback is a design focal point in the kitchen, which also opens outside.

Two young couples bid for the three-bedroom property, which sold $157,500 above reserve for $1.7325m.

Marshall White Port Phillip agent Nicholas Hoo said a full-length campaign had allowed for about 80 private inspections, which lead to eight registered bidders on auction day.

“It was one of only two homes available in South Melbourne that was fully renovated with three big bedrooms,” Mr Hoo said.

“Lack of stock is a big issue for buyers at the moment … there isn’t much available by way of choice.”

Wakelin Property Advisory direct Jarrod McCabe said online auctions “remain a spirited affair” but they would “become increasingly rare in coming weeks”.

“Prohibition on physical inspections will discourage most prospective vendors from starting new campaigns, although there will be a brave minority who feel there are buyers out there willing to rely on virtual inspection technology,” Mr McCabe said.

The house at 5 Colburn Court, Hillside also sold strongly.

As did 8 Mantaura Avenue, Taylors Lakes.

Inside the Taylors Lakes home.

Other big results included houses at 8 Mantaura Avenue, Taylors Lakes, and 5 Colburn Court, Hillside, which both sold $50,000 above reserve for $675,000 and $650,000 respectively.

The properties were sold via online auctions conducted by Barry Plant auctioneers from their homes.

Barry Plant chief executive Mike McCarthy said a number of sales would be pushed through during stage four lockdown for properties via private sale.

The company’s Manningham office already had 35 properties that were under offer and would be sold soon.

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Simon Beard, pictured inside a Culture Kings store in 2011.

FIVE months after securing a dream mansion on Isle of Capri, the couple behind Gold Coast streetwear giant Culture Kings has put their former home on the market.

Simon and Tah-nee Beard paid $11.75 million in May for the resort-style residence known as Riverpoint in one of the biggest sales on the Gold Coast this year.

The Beard’s former home at 46 Reed St, Ashmore is on the market.

With that deal having settled in June, the Beards are now selling their sprawling Ashmore estate, set on a whopping 4161sqm riverfront lot.

Property records show 46 Reed Street was purchased in Tah-nee Beard’s name for $3.3 million in January 2014.

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The 4161 sqm estate has a long list of features.

No price guide has been given in the fresh sales campaign being handled by Charlon Delos Angeles and Amir Mian of Amir Prestige.

Known as Paradise Mansion, the holding comes with a long list of luxury features including a tennis/basketball court, pool with a cabana, a cinema, gym and an eight-car garage.

Inside the home has a contemporary feel.

The main residence includes six bedrooms, all with ensuites, while a separate guesthouse is ideal for use as staff quarters or for visitors.

The Beards, who founded Culture Kings in 2008, upgraded their riverfront lifestyle with the purchase of their new Surfers Paradise pad.

The Riverpoint mansion on Isle of Capri.

Built on a massive point position, the 1651 sqm holding boasts 90m of main river frontage with lush tropical gardens giving the home a resort feel.

Culture Kings has carved an international reputation for its streetwear, including brands from all corners of the globe, live DJs and instore barber haircutting and VIP customers including Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown and A$AP Rocky.

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The magnificent 106/100 Western Beach Road, Geelong.

WITH the state of the world as it is at the moment, this set-up would be the perfect place to be when you’re pent-up.

The exquisite three-bedroom penthouse at 106/100 Western Beach Road sits on the top level of the Pier Point Apartments.

Imagine coming home to this.

It presents as-new, despite actually being built in 2010, and is sure to attract plenty of attention.

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McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross has the listing, with a price guide of $1.95m to $2.145m.

He said the place is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle without having to forgo any space.

Mr Cross also said the inviting space is great for those that like to entertain.

Views for days.

In fact, he reckons there’s space to host 20 to 30 fellow humans (once safe to do so, of course).

“Everything is in abundance,” Mr Cross said. “It’s rare to have such a large volume apartment all on the one level.

“Penthouses of this volume are not available very often.”

So, this means you can take the next few weeks to plan, dream and scheme up all the epic events you’re going to host post COVID-19.

Mr Cross said the apartment has had only one owner who bought it off the plan.

And, the list of flashy modern luxuries is long.

Each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom and sliding door onto the terrace.

Terrace access just a few footsteps away.

With all these social gatherings, the family chef will need every inch of the huge open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone.

The calming kitchen.

They’ll meal prep in style with stone benchtops, a 900mm oven, loads of storage and roomy island bench, and won’t miss a minute of the action.

Here, large commercial grade sliding doors link to the huge terrace (more on that later).

Party house central.

Plus, there’s a separate study off the entry that could be used as another living zone or home office, and loads of extra storage.

Then there’s the vantage points (yep, points) in the form of a huge wraparound deck that travels the west, south and east boundaries of the property.

The result – jaw-dropping city and bay views. Noise won’t be a problem either (well, external noise).

“The house is completely double glazed throughout, and is positioned at rear of the building, so you don’t get the noise of the hustle and bustle,” Mr Cross said.

Light and bright living spaces are the order of the day.

He’s a big fan of the location (keep an eye out for him down there exercising on Saturday mornings) and reckons it’d be a swell place to live.

“The new owners will be living above local cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and all the Geelong CBD amenities,” Mr Cross said.

Other highlights include ducted heating and airconditioning, as well as lift access, secure parking for two vehicles and a storage cage.

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4 Dalton Road is for sale for $1.25m in hot market Gisborne.

Victoria’s best suburbs to buy into — and the no-go zones — have been revealed in a new report.

Hotspotting’s latest Price Predictor Index names Clyde, in Melbourne’s outer southeast, and Macedon Ranges town Gisborne among Australia’s five best prospects for future price growth.

Buyers would also do well to target Altona North, Boronia, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Flemington, Prahran, and the Bendigo, Geelong and Mornington Peninsula regions, according to report author Terry Ryder.

But they should steer clear of the “danger” CBD, Southbank and Docklands unit markets, where sales activity had “dropped markedly” and vacancy rates had “spiked”, he said.

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Jared Gresle and his partner, Aylin — pictured with children Alara, 5 and Jayden, 3 — have a home being built in hot spot Clyde. Picture: Nicki Connolly

The CBD, Docklands and Southbank have been dubbed “danger markets”. Picture: David Caird

Property pundits have conceded buying will be challenging during metropolitan Melbourne’s stage four COVID-19 lockdown, with the market having to operate entirely online. But they’re forecasting a spring revival for the market, should restrictions ease in September as planned.

Mr Ryder said parts of Melbourne had experienced declines in sales and prices during the pandemic, while others had “continued to show strength”.

He identified 32 suburbs with rising sales activity across the city — down from 69 in the previous quarter, but still much higher than the zero recorded during the 2019 downturn.

Seven were in the Mornington Peninsula: Blairgowrie, Hastings, McCrae, Rye, Safety Beach, Sorrento and Tootgarook.

1 Knott Street, Safety Beach is on the market asking $820,000-$880,000.

Mr Ryder said the area was one of several Melbourne fringe and regional Victoria markets to boom thanks to an “exodus to lifestyle locations within one to two hours of major cities” that had been exacerbated by COVID-19.

“That trend was underway, with people moving out of the big city to regional or fringe-city areas,” Mr Ryder said.

“It was driven by technology, which allows people to work remotely, and COVID-19 has enhanced that.

“Areas on fringes of metropolitan Melbourne have thrived as a result.”

Gisborne was another beneficiary, with “steady uplift in buying activity” driving the median house price up 6.4 per cent in the most recent quarter.

345 Lauriston Reservoir Road, Kyneton attracted an avalanche of Melbourne buyers before selling well in excess of $1.275m.

Keatings Woodend agent Sandi Barry-Mueller said the Macedon Ranges had experienced “an amazing surge of buyers” from Melbourne in the past three months, with COVID-19 making many city dwellers’ tree-change desires “absolutely clear”.

She predicted “a second surge” once Melburnians could move more freely post-stage four.

“With (people realising their) ability to work from home, why wouldn’t you live somewhere where there’s fresh air and a safe community?” she said.

62 Hartleigh Street, Clyde is on the market with a $600,000-$640,000 price guide.

Clyde’s popularity among first-home buyers had helped spur 12 per cent annual median house price growth, Mr Ryder said, noting there had “never been a better time for first-timers, with interest rates ultra low and government assistance at an all-time high”.

National Pacific Properties pinpointed Clyde as a hotspot way back in 2008, general manager Stephen Copland said.

Mr Copland said the developer had three projects in the area, including the well-advanced Hartleigh and Eliston estates, with a new train station and commitment from the local council to build key infrastructure furthering the suburb’s potential.

Jared Gresle, who with partner Aylin and children Alara and Jayden is building a home in Clyde, can’t wait to move there.

“It’s a great location and is very family orientated with lots of parks and walking tracks nearby,” Mr Gresle said.

The Hotspotting report also identified 27 Melbourne markets that represented “safety for investors”, among them Caulfield and Mount Evelyn, and 11 “declining” markets that should be avoided for now, including Melton South, South Yarra and St Albans.

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VICTORIA’S HOT SPOTS AND DANGER ZONES

Best bets for future growth: Altona North, Boronia, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Clyde, Flemington, Gisborne, Prahran, and the Bendigo, Geelong and Mornington Peninsula regions

Safest markets: Caulfield, Chirnside Park, Kilsyth, Mitcham, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Parkdale, Thomastown

Declining markets: Burnside Heights, Dallas, Delahey, Doveton, Frankston North, Ivanhoe East, Melton South, South Yarra, St Albans, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale

Danger markets: Melbourne CBD, Southbank, Docklands

Source: Hotspotting Price Predictor Index for winter 2020

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13 Stephen St, Paddington has plenty of room for the whole gang to spread out.

Some luxury homes are amazing works of art, but totally impractical for a family.

This three-level Paddington residence — up for auction on August 19 with a $6m guide via Richardson & Wrench Double Bay’s Marion Badenoch and Veronika Turnbull, is the best of both worlds: beautiful and also extremely family friendly.

No wonder more than 50 groups attended the home’s first open home.

With five bedrooms, four bathrooms and multiple entertainment areas, 13 Stephen Street has plenty of room for the whole gang to spread out.

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BYO pool table ….

And there’s even room for a grand piano!

And great for bringing in the shopping from the car — a door leads straight from the double garage into the kitchen.

The chef in the house will love the kitchen, too, which has recently been updated. A premium Ilve gas range with barbecue grille and two ovens was added.

The house, designed by renowned architect Brian Lynch, was built in 1985 but every surface was touched in its makeover.

The master suite opens to a balcony.

His and hers bathrooms have recently been updated.

With the older children moving to bedrooms on the lower level, one of which has an ensuite and the other close access to a bathroom, Mum and Dad decided to upgrade their bathrooms off the master suite.

There’s also a huge dressing room and a wide balcony overlooking the large garden, designed by Marcia Hoskins.

The back yard is a stunning outdoor entertainment space, perfect for barbecues. And the laundry in the nearby rumpus room has a sink, dishwasher and large fridge.

The kitchen, too, has been freshened up.

The rear courtyard is a great spot for family barbecues.

What’s particularly special about this home is the width — it’s 12m across. That’s extremely rare in Paddington.

The vendors, who now have an empty nest and are downsizing, love the light — there’s a large skylight in the living area.

The house is 12m wide, which is huge for a Paddington home.

There are multiple places to dine throughout the home.

They say: “The house has provided us with a beautiful family home that is so light and sunny with flexible spaces and a great place to entertain family and friends.”

They also adore the location. It’s close by Five Ways village, CYC, good schools and Rushcutters Bay Park.

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The grand mansion at 1525 Riverdale Dr, Hope Island.

PRIVATE negotiations will begin this week on the sale of Harbour Point, the grand Hope Island mansion which was passed in at auction for on Saturday.

The sun was shining down on 1525 Riverdale Drive where more than 200 people turned out to see the fate of the largest land holding in the exclusive enclave.

Spectators and bidders gathered around the pool. Photo: Jason O’Brien

A strong local contingent gathered around the resort-style pool where auctioneer Colin Banks listed the virtues of the iconic estate.

“This is the largest block in the area,” he said.

“There are 11 entitlements, subject to council approval; it’s a whopping 4982 sqm property. The house is master built and has a 1815 sqm footprint.”

One of four registered bidders – all local – got the ball rolling at $4 million, with the auctioneer bidding $4.25m when no further offers were forthcoming.

“People have travelled over the border to be here — I can’t do anything to help you unless that hand goes up,” he beckoned.

Auctioneer Colin Banks passed the property in at $4.5 million. Photo: Jason O’Brien

The same bidder upped his original offer to $4.5m, still well short of the $9 million paid by the Chinese owners during the GFC in 2009.

“I know you’re going to test me here, but $4.5m isn’t going to buy it,” Mr Banks told the crowd.

“We’re not selling cattle or horses, we’re selling a mansion of a house.”

When the third and final call produced no further interest, the property was passed in and the auction wrapped up less than 10 minutes after it began.

The doors were open to the public for the first time in 18 years. Photo: Jason O’Brien

Professionals Vertullo Real Estate agent Mark Carew, who led the marketing campaign alongside Nikki Dunlop, said the result was a surprise given the level of interest.

“It’s been very positive,” he said.

“There are a number of interested parties who we will be speaking with this week.”

Mr Carew said the border closure and lockdowns prevented a serious Melbourne contender from attending the auction, which was conducted onsite only.

The campaign pivots to private treaty this week, with an anticipated price guide of $6.5m-$7.5m.

Gilt columns, decorative domes and ornate ballustrading dominate the interior.

The Mediterranean-style mansion was built by national car-warranty business owner Gary and Suzanne Chuck, who purchased the prime plot in 2001 for $2.1 million.

Long-time Riverdale Drive residents Daryl and Pam Sutherland, who attended the auction, recall dinner parties at the house during the Chuck’s tenure.

“There were chefs, waiters and sorbet between courses,” Mr Sutherland said.

“It was like being in a five-star hotel. Gary was a real character, it was always a lot of fun.”

Mr Sutherland said he was surprised to see the property passed in.

“I really thought the bidding would have started at $5m or $6m,” he said.

“I thought a wealthy celebrity might have bought it, like maybe Russell Crowe and his football team.”

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The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

COVID-19 has transformed aged-care facilities across Melbourne into a place few would want to call home.

But latest federal government figures show almost 1600 Victorians aged 18-65 have little other choice, with complex care needs forcing them into such residences.

And while new initiatives between Melbourne developers and not-for-profit groups like Summer Housing are opening alternatives, there are fears the virus could limit the novel intervention.

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The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

Linked to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Summer Housing is one of several groups buying apartments in soon-to-be built complexes around Melbourne to give those with complex care needs a chance at an ordinary life and independence.

But despite having 60 new units under construction across the city today, they are now worried their clients will have fewer choices in the near future as off-the-plan project approvals tumble due to the virus.

Summer Housing chief executive Dan McLennan said they had recently bought 11 apartments at Cedar Woods’ Huntington Apartments, including 10 for those with complex care needs and one for an in-building assistant.

But they have watched others they wanted to buy into fall short as buyers baulked in the face of COVID-19.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

“We are cheering on the developer to secure sales from people who will never know us, but are helping the project to proceed,” he said.

Currently they have apartments available or under construction in Fairfield, Oakleigh, Southbank, Docklands, Abbotsford, West Melbourne, Heidelberg and Williamstown.

While not widely known about, the model helps young Australians escape nursing homes. “But also people who are living with mum and dad but are well above the age where they would want to do that … or are living in hospital,” Mr McLennan said.

They target new developments which provide lifts and fire sprinklers built in, but also allow them to make subtle but important changes to units.

These range from adjusted bench and sink heights or home automation controlled by smart devices and voice, to systems that allow residents to call for help from a building-based carer.

Those moving into Summer Housing properties pay rent, but it is capped at 25 per cent of their disability support pension, and any rental assistance they receive.

“It is usually equivalent to social housing, with the balance from the NDIS,” Mr McLennan said.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

Cedar Woods Victorian state manager Lloyd Collins said he was proud to be working with Summer Housing and expected more developers would turn to them and similar operators.

“It’s important that our young Australians have an opportunity to live an independent life, and 11 pre-sales to Summer Housing also helped us to get the Huntington Apartments under construction — and that really is win-win,” Mr Collins said.

“I expect it’s going to be a growing market, we would certainly look forward to doing more deals with Summer Housing and other providers.”

However, he warned that with pre-sales having slowed across much of the development industry as a result of COVID-19, there “must have a knock-on effect to what gets delivered in 18 months time”.

The Huntington Apartments have 165 units in total and construction will be completed mid next year, with the Summer Housing apartments to be scattered throughout the building.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

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The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

CONSTRUCTION on a residential development in the heart of Mount Louisa has started in a bid to support jobs and help Townsville surge ahead following the COVID-19 impacts.

Summerset Estate, an infill development off Banfield Drive set in an established neighbourhood, is the latest in Mendi Group’s property portfolio and will offer 95 residential lots.

Originally destined to be used for schooling, the site was bought from the state government in 2012.

Mendi Group managing director Jeff Doyle said now was the perfect time to get moving on the project with residential development considered to be the “best use” for the parcel of land.

Mr Doyle said providing employment opportunities and generating activity offered flow-on effects for local businesses.

The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

“I’ve had this approval for a while and we chose to do it now because it fits with our availability of construction crew, but it also fits with the need to employ people,” he said.

“We’re trying to generate jobs in Townsville given the current COVID situation.

“We’ll employ 20 people here throughout the construction, for the rest of the year. It will also keep another 25 to 30 people external to the site (in jobs) such as consultants, town planners and engineers.

“We’ve got a unique parcel of land because it is an infill. We can’t be compared to other developments so we’ve had a lot of interest since our boardings have gone up.”

The project will inject more than $40 million into the community and increase the value of the area.

Managing director of Mendi Group, Jeff Doyle at the site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

It is designed to complement existing housing, offering lot sizes between 390sq m and 865sq m close to existing amenities such as businesses, schools, parks and major road infrastructure.

Mr Doyle said it was important to be agile and adapt to changing circumstances, and to drive activity.

“We understand that COVID’s had a big impact on certain industries, but not so much the construction industry, so we consider ourselves lucky,” he said.

“We have also grabbed people from the hospitality industry and we have got some of them working in our business now.”

The first stage of the development is scheduled for release in October with construction to be completed by the end of 2021.

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The Wilberforce property of drag racer Jason Hedges is on the market.

Australian drag racing driver Jason Hedges has listed a palatial home regarded as one of the finest in Sydney’s west.

The 10.12ha Wilberforce estate is an entertainer’s paradise with a home theatre, rumpus room and a stunning deck.

It is also the ultimate man retreat, with the Krahe Rd residence featuring a 560sqm garage with games room, a car showroom, secondary shed and enough undercover parking for 23 cars.

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The home theatre is kitted out with the quality technology.

The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property being offered for the first time via private treaty with a $3.9-$4.1m guide.

Cutcliffe Properties agent Craig Donkin said the home known as Meadowgrove Farm, is one buyers could not look past.

“In my 24 years of selling real estate this would be of the one best homes I have ever come across,” he said.

“Everything is immaculate, the land is stunning and it is an expensive build.”

The garage has a bar with a drag car on display.

There is also enough space to work on multiple cars and park a motorhome.

Since coming to market a few days ago, Mr Donkin has been inundated with around 100 inquires from across Sydney.

“The phone has been off hook from not only locals, but also inner city buyers after more space because of coronavirus,” he said.

Hedges, who races under the Jason Hedges Racing banner, purchased the 10.12ha parcel in 2012 before building sparing no expense with the build.

The master built country-style home has a modern stone kitchen, open plan family room and three of the five bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms.

The family room and kitchen is the hub of the house.

The main bedroom is located far away from the other bedrooms.

The house also has a gigantic cinema with two rows of red couches, a rumpus room, study and an entertaining deck with a built-in spa and kitchen. Furthermore, the home has high ceilings, seven-zone ducted airconditioning, a fireplace, and a four-car garage.

The 560sqm garage is the stuff of dreams with a carport running down the entire length of the building, while inside has a workshop large enough to store a motorhome and work on multiple race cars at the same time.

The deck has a built-in spa.

The level property has a dam and a full bitumen driveway.

“With those polished floors, the garage would have to be one of the best ever built,” Mr Donkin said.

To top it off, the garage also a showroom with a drag car on display and a fully stocked bar. Behind the garage is a games rooms, as well as a three-bedroom studio with kitchen that could be used for guest accommodation.

There is also a four-door machinery shed which includes a John Deere tractor, ride on mower, farm ute and kids buggy.

Drag racer Jason Hedges built the home after purchasing the block in 2012.

High ceilings and a fireplace are among many features of the home.

A full bitumen driveway, landscaped irrigated garden, dam and a heated swimming pool round out the epic features.

With a $3.9m-$4.1m guide, Mr Donkin said the property offers exceptional bang for buck.

“If you went 30 minutes down the road to Dural, you would not be able to find a property of this size and condition for this price,” he said.

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110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie was designed by renowned mud-brick builder Alistair Knox.

A NATURAL haven designed by famed mud-brick craftsman Alistair Knox has hit the market in Anakie.

The sustainable hideaway showcases the pioneering designer’s work on a 1.98 hectare bush property that counts a kangaroo called Harvey among its regular visitors.

With a playground to rival some small suburban parks and a man cave, 110 Clarkes Road, Anakie is the perfect place to disconnect.

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Exposed timber and brick features inside.

The living area has a rustic feel.

Ray White, Lara agent Terry Cleary will take the two-bedroom, two bathroom mud brick house to auction on August 25, with a price guide of $710,000 a $759,000.

The rustic home features red brick flooring, reclaimed timbers and vast windows to frame views of the landscape.

A huge brick open fireplace is the centrepiece of the open-plan living zone, while the kitchen has an IXL combustion stove.

Clerestory windows draw in natural light.

The main bedroom comes with an open fireplace.

Large windows frame garden views in the sunroom.

Vendors John Sanders and Carol Brislane said the home’s warmth and natural setting drew them to the property.

They have savoured the serenity and native flora and fauna, while their grandkids got hours of entertainment out of the playground.

There’s hours of entertainment out here.

“It was very different and it had a lot of character, that’s what attracted us to it,” Mr Sanders said.

“It’s a real nature block, there are lots of birds.

“It was built by Graham and Heather Bird so we have called it Bimbimbi, which means place of birds.”

The late Mr Knox is considered a pioneer of modern mud brick design was awarded an honorary doctorate in architecture from Melbourne University for his contribution.

There’s no sense of neighbours here.

The native trees attract lots of birdlife

Mr Cleary said his homes had quite a following.

“It’s one of those properties, it may be rustic in design, but it’s just got a real warm, comforting feeling,” Mr Cleary said.

“It’s not going to suit everybody but the people that like it will really love it.”

The property includes a large outdoor entertainment area, a two-bedroom caravan with an annex for guests, three dams, a windmill and shedding.

The property has a man cave ready to go.

And three dams.

Mr Cleary said Anakie was popular for its rural lifestyle and location, within 30 minutes of Geelong.

“It’s a natural setting and if you want to disconnect from this crazy world it’s a good place to do it,” he said.

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