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204 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay. Picture: SUPPLIED

HOW often have you driven past a character home on a blue-ribbon street of Sandy Bay and thought: “I would love to own that property”?

Well, here is your opportunity. And it is an all-too-rare one as this home has not been offered to the market in its 61-year history.

Located on sought-after Churchill Avenue within walking distance to The Hutchins School, Waimea Heights Primary School and the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay faculties, this brick residence radiates character and the charms of its era.

The greenery twining its way across the brickwork enchants immediately, even before you enter the main part of the home.

The upper level of the 1959-built property is occupied by three bedrooms and a separate living, kitchen and dining room, all serviced by a central bathroom.

Feel the ‘50s vibes.

Plenty of potential.

Downstairs there is a functioning self-contained unit, most recently leased out, with a full kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.

The next owner might see its investment potential to accompany the upstairs level as part of a family home or the potential for owner-occupiers to receive a passive income.

For renters it is sure to be a hit in this desirable suburb.

Sandy Bay remains one of Hobart’s most desirable, prestigious and in demand areas.

This property sits well below the suburb median of $940,000 and is in one of the area’s premier locations.

This is an opportunity to purchase and get your foot in the door or to add to your portfolio an asset that’s in an attractive suburb.

Neat and tidy.

Sit back and relax.

Combined with the proximity to premier schooling, the Sandy Bay commercial precinct, Wrest Point Casino, stunning beaches, the property is also only a short distance from the Hobart CBD.

The home would absolutely shine following some TLC and has been priced accordingly, enabling a would-be purchaser to renovate to their requirements.

The agent is anticipating strong interest and suggests interested parties do not delay when arranging an inspection.

The latest realestate.com.au data shows Sandy Bay is one of Tasmania’s busiest suburbs for sales volume — well over 120 sales annually — and it has a top-three highest median house price.

In the past year the median has been steady and in the past three years it has increased by about 12 per cent for houses and by almost 10 per cent for units.

REA found that, on average, houses sold after 30 days on the market while units were slightly slower at 36 days.

No.204 Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay is listed with Knight Frank and priced in the “Mid $800,000s”.

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A stunning home at 273 Lilyfield Rd in Lilyfield is for sale.

A property in the heart of the inner west that sold last year for $1.8 million is unrecognisable after returning to market this week.

The 379sqm Lilyfield property with dual access has been transformed into an architectural masterpiece with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury contemporary finishes.

It is a huge difference from the circa 1895 single-storey three-bedroom house with large backyard that previously graced 273 Lilyfield Rd.

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Before construction started.

The front facade is completely different.

According to Inner West Council development records, local builder Robert Kharzoo is behind the transformation.

The Lilyfield Rd house is on the doorstep of the popular Bay Run and is scheduled to go under the hammer on August 27 in a virtual auction.

It has a $3.5 million guide and is being marketed by Pilcher Residential director Simon Pilcher and agent Trent Conlan.

CoreLogic reveals a sale around $3.5 million would see the house claim the second highest price paid for a property in Lilyfield this year, trailing behind reno queen Cherie Barber paying a reported $6 million for the converted warehouse of comedian Merrick Watts.

Before: The living room used to have a fireplace and wooden floorboards.

The fireplace remains, but the room feels much brighter.

Almost everything except for part of the front facade was completely gutted during the renovation and rebuild of 273 Lilyfield Rd.

The finished product features contemporary stylings on the inside and outside including concrete, wood and lots of white. It is also a unique design for Lilyfield, with most of the houses in the suburb generally full of heritage charm.

The open plan rear is a sight to behold.

The view from the rooftop garden.

The two-storey home has an abundance of space including a mix of formal and informal living areas. The kitchen has all the latest appliances, as well as gas cooking, a breakfast bar and a hidden butler’s pantry.

Beside this is the family room, that not only possesses soaring ceilings, but also windows that go from the first floor right up to the second storey.

The main bedroom is the size of a small apartment, with features including a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite bathroom and a private balcony.

Before the renovation took place.

Now the kitchen is stylish and modern.

Outside is a swimming pool, a small backyard and a double garage. The garage also has a rooftop garden with some stunning views of the house and of the surrounding district.

Strong interest from aspirational buyers in the inner west, as well as those coming from the north shore and eastern suburbs are expected to take a shine to the Lilyfield home.

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135 Grove Rd, Grovedale smashed its auction reserve on Saturday.

Future development potential drove fierce comptition for a corner Grovedale property which sold for $135,000 above reserve at auction on Saturday.

Five bidders — including two remote buyers locked down in Melbourne — fought for the chance unlock the value of the 1321sq m site at 135 Grove Road.

The three-bedroom house was snapped up for $715,000, selling under the hammer to a buyer on the ground.

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Newtown agent Jason Barnett said bidding opened at $560,000, with 30 bids fired from both online bidders and those on site.

Mr Barnett said he declared the property on the market at $580,000, within the quoted $550,000-$600,000 range.

“It was fact that the house was solid and liveable and they were able to rent it out,” he said.

“The appeal for the two highest bidders was the future subdivision potential.”

The corner site paves the way for subdivision, subject to council approval.

The house offers rental income in the meantime.

But he said the buyer acknowledged he may have to rethink his initial plans for the site after being push to the top of his price range.

The house, on the corner of Dennys Court, is surrounded by multi-unit developments.

Mr Barnett said the street was a good one, with Waurn Ponds Creek walking trails on its doorstep.

The kitchen overlooks an outdoor entertainment area.

The brick house offers an open-plan lounge/dining room, a central kitchen and second meals area that links to a covered patio.

The property also comes with a double garage and a double carport.

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17 Brocka Ave, Belmont, goes to auction at 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Real estate agents have brought forward several auctions to Wednesday night to beat Stage 3 coronavirus restrictions that come in to force at midnight.

Three properties in Belmont and Highton will go under the hammer at in-­person auctions this evening.

Under Stage 3 restrictions, auctions can only be conducted remotely — an option other agents have also chosen this weekend.

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Property inspections can only take place by private appointment under the rules.

However, it seems Melbourne buyers can no longer travel to Geelong to inspect a property under Stage 4 restrictions enforced in the capital city.

News Corp is seeking clarification from the state government on this point.

But buyers have already been turned around at police checkpoints while travelling to property inspections scheduled in Geelong this week.

17 Brocka Ave, Belmont, goes to auction at 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Buxton, Highton agent Tony Moorfoot said auctions at 17 Brocka Ave, Belmont and 2 Desmond St, Highton, were both being auctioned on site at 5.45pm.

“We thought before the restrictions start, we can call the auctions on site,” Mr Moorfoot said.

“We can get the actual buyers together so we can still create the same conditions and ambience of the auction.”

2 Desmond St, Highton, goes to auction at 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Buxton agent David Gray said five buyers had registered to bid for 17 Brocka Avenue.

He said one Melbourne party would have a Geelong-based parent bid on their behalf.

Barry Plant, Highton agent Matthew Constantine said bringing the auctions forward was a smart move.

Mr Constantine said 110 groups had been through the property at 10 Emerald Court, Belmont in three weeks. It goes to auction at 7pm.

10 Emerald Court, Belmont, goes to auction on Wednesday at 7pm.

“It’s been immensely popular. I think it will be best for the buyers,” he said.

“They get a sense of the competition, it puts people at ease.”

“We thought before the restrictions start we can call with auction on site,” Mr Moorfoot said.

“We can get the actual buyers together so we can still create the same conditions and ambience of the auction.”

Other agents have moved scheduled auctions online this weekend.

Mr Moorfoot said vendors and agents would decide whether to convert campaigns already under way to a private sale or continue with an online auction.

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11 Harveytown Road, Dover. Picture: SUPPLIED

A HOME like Eden in Dover is bound to have a property lover’s imagination running wild.

It is the type of prestige waterside property that most only dream of owning.

Fall Real Estate property consultant Jeanne Best said a few words sprang to mind when thinking of Eden.

“Grand, an ambience of elegance, prestigious and spectacular,” she said.

“But I also think of it as a spacious yet warm family home.

“It is certainly an enviable lifestyle that is on offer here.”

Jeanne said Eden was built with absolute attention to detail.

“Among its many, many fine features, the home is perfectly private,” she said.

“It offers uninterrupted views and spectacular displays from the dolphins and whales that swim by.

“The luxury of being able to swim every day in the indoor heated pool is appealing.

“Eden also comes with a private registered mooring, perfect for the boating enthusiast.”

Make a good impression.

A grand entrance.

Picture perfect pool room.

Luxe place to relax.

Entry to Eden, set on a substantial 2539sq m of waterside land, is via high custom-made gates.

This double brick five-bedroom home features 10-foot ceilings, exquisite mantelpieces and an abundance of blackwood including the architraves, alongside skirting boards and handmade panel doors.

The home has an ambience of elegance that is evident in the wide entrance foyer with large marble tiles or in the magnificent blackwood and Huon pine staircase.

There are four upstairs bedrooms, two with ensuites. The master bedroom’s ensuite is exquisite with its Rose Aurora marble tiles, a large walk-in shower, double vanity and a spa.

The main bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe and access to a parents retreat, fourth bedroom or nursery featuring an ornate, antique white marble mantelpiece and a black granite hearth.

Classic lines.

Big bedrooms.

Million dollar vista.

Work or play in the kitchen.

The upper level also has access to a beautiful terrace that captures the amazing outlook.

Downstairs, the floorplan includes formal dining room and formal lounge, both adorned with ornate ceiling roses.

A marble fireplace and an antique crystal chandelier add to the sense of grandeur.

The formal dining room has a full-length, solid blackwood mantelpiece with an antique fire grate, plus two crystal chandeliers.

A comfortable family room adjoins a spacious all blackwood kitchen with a large, black granite centre island bench, a walk-in pantry and quality appliances.

Off the informal dining area there is a well-appointed laundry with plenty of storage and a sewing bench.

The bathroom downstairs is conveniently located off the study or fifth bedroom, with custom-made American cedar louvres on the bay window.

From the family room, the owner can enter the indoor swimming pool and patio area – a wonderful spot for year-round entertainment.

A formal entertainer.

Luxury at every turn.

Total bliss.

A waterside lifestyle.

There is a shower and a custom-made floor to cover the pool, when required.

The sauna has a Tylo heater and rocks, three-tier seating plus a steam-proof light fitting.

Located nearby is a self-contained studio with its own entrance.

Jeanne said an ideal buyer for this prestige home might be retirees looking for a relaxed lifestyle in a pristine location.

“This is a home that offers the type of space – and beauty – where you will want to invite family and friends to come and stay,” she said.

“It would be an ideal home for a family with schools, a medical centre, transport, wonderful beaches, walking tracks,
fishing, festivals, fresh air and great produce all at hand.

“I could see a couple buying it if they were looking to mix business with pleasure.

“There could be an opportunity to Airbnb the separate one-bedroom unit.

“And could you imagine hosting a wedding or garden party here?”

Jeanne said Dover and the Huon was known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and events such as the Cygnet Folk Festival or Taste of the Huon.

“Dover offers a wonderful lifestyle,” she said.

“It is only one hour’s drive from Hobart and people love the temperate climate and village atmosphere.”

No.11 Harveytown Road in Dover is listed with Fall Real Estate Kingston Beach and priced at $1.88 million.

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197-199 Beach St, Coogee has a price guide of $9m-$10m ahead of a September 5 auction.

The comedian Tim Minchin was spotted at the open home of a ‘beachside manor’ in Coogee with a price guide of $9m-$10m on the weekend.

The grand three-level 1900s building with seven bedrooms at 197-199 Beach St is in fact two residences on one title with DA approval to convert it back into one home.

Owned by interior designer Annie Benjamin, who bought the unique property for $2.95m in 2007, it’s recently been updated and is set to go under the hammer on September 5 via James Ball and Clint Ballard of Ballard Property.

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Tim Minchin with Missy Higgins and Tim Minchin, who collaborated on a song together, in Melbourne in January. Picture: David Geraghty/The Australian.

The grand Coogee mansion at 197-199 Beach St, Coogee is set to go under the hammer on September 5.

It’s unclear if Minchin and wife Sarah, who are already Coogee locals, are planning an upgrade from the Stephen Varady-redesigned P&O style home they bought for $5,875,000 in 2016 ahead of their return to Australia from Hollywood in 2017, or if they were simply window-shopping.

Bought from the car dealer Steve Nasteski and his wife, actor-turned-singer Alisa Gray, the Minchin’s current home has ample room their two children, Violet, 13, and Caspar, 11, and dog, Sonny, with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, formal and informal living areas, a library, pool and garage for two cars.

It also has an ocean view.

Views of the beach and coastline.

Designer kitchens.

But the Beach St property has an even better view — the rooftop deck has awesome views over the beach, Wedding Cake Island and the coastline.

It’s described as being perfect for a large or multi-generational family or as a “home plus investment in one of Coogee’s most inspiring settings”.

The current two residences — one with four bedrooms and the other with three to four bedrooms — come with designer kitchens and bathrooms and are on a 453 sqm block.

There’s triple parking and landscaped gardens with a heated pool.

Super stylish.

Even the bedrooms have ocean views.

The property featured on the cover of House & Garden magazine last December.

The British-born Minchin, 44, raised in Perth, is estimated to have a net worth of $6m, and is famous for his adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, which wowed audiences in New York, London and Sydney and won a Tony Award and Olivier Award.

In 2013 starred inthe TV series Californication and a year later he wrote the book, Storm.

He’s also won awards at the US Comedy Arts Festival, the Helpmann Awards for best comedy performer and appeared in multiple comedy shows along with being a talented musician, producing multiple CDs and DVDs.

Minchin was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2020 Australia Day honours.

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McGrath Geelong auctioneer David Cortous auctions 8A View St, Belmont. Picture: Glenn Ferguson

Five buyers contesting a new three-bedroom townhouse in Belmont’s riverside precinct have pushed the sale price well above expectations.

The quintet, including two parties bidding online, contested the residence at 8A View Street, which sold for $840,000.

The property, which is newly built, was listed with $750,000 to $795,000 price hopes.

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8A View St, Belmont.

McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross said bidding started at $750,000.

“It was a hotly contested auction,” he said.

“There was two online bidders that registered to bid online and one of those from Melbourne and one was from down the coast.

“The other bidders that were at the auction were all local buyers.”

8A View St, Belmont.

Mr Cross said despite the high sale price, the buyers were attracted to the better value for money properties available on the south side of the Barwon River.

“I think the attraction of the property was that river end of Belmont now has become increasingly popular as a fringe suburb outside of Newtown and Geelong West,” he said.

“Those areas are starting to price themselves out of the market for some buyers and people are seeing really good value in that river end of Belmont.

A section of the crowd at the auction of 8A View St, Belmont. Picture: Glenn Ferguson

“It is such a great location, it’s still close to the CBD. And a nice, quiet area.”

Mr Cross said the local buyers were looking to downsize.

The two-storey residence offers views over the Barwon River and Geelong city skyline, best enjoyed from a first floor sitting room.

8A View St, Belmont.

But there was plenty more to rave about, including the large, open-plan kitchen, dining and living area links to the north-facing deck, landscaped backyard and heated plunge pool

Two large bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes, a central bathroom and separate laundry are downstairs.

Extra elements of luxe include double glazed windows, ducted heating and airconditioning.

And, there’s a workshop/storage area in the garage that could be altered to make a double.

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