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The Unley home at 72 Thomas Street was snapped up before it had a chance to go to auction. Pic: realestate.com.au

A popular Unley cottage was such a big hit with househunters that it sold two days before going under the hammer.

The three-bedroom home at 72 Thomas Street was snapped up on Thursday night ahead of its Saturday auction.

Harcourts VennMillar principal Stephen Venn, who sold the property with Adam Timms, wouldn’t reveal the sale price but said it fetched much more than its $920,000 guide.

He said the modernised character home’s snappy sale was no surprise given its popularity.

It’s a combination of both old and new. Pic: realestate.com.au

The character home has been modernised and has a contemporary extension. Pic: realestate.com.au

The extended Bluestone cottage was the most viewed property going to auction in South Australia and second across the country on realestate.com.au last week.

Mr Venn said prospective buyers also descended on the home in droves to see it in person.

“We had 113 groups through, which is extraordinary, and we got a couple of really strong offers as well,” he said.

“I think it had a lot going for it in terms of the location, particularly.

“It was the right balance of character with a near new extension at the back.

“It ended up selling to a pair of downsizers, but it attracted young families too.

It has an open kitchen, living and dining area. Pic: realestate.com.au

It opens onto an outdoor entertainment area through stacker glass doors. Pic: realestate.com.au

“My wife and I were actually eyeing off that property, we told the purchasers we’re envious.”

Ornate arches, high ceilings and feature fireplaces pay homage to the home’s original form, while an extended open kitchen, living and dining area that flows through stacker glass doors outside adds a contemporary touch.

Mr Venn said the sale was a clear reflection of what was happening in the market – househunters acting quickly to make sure they get the home of their dreams.

“People are buying and bidding with confidence,” he said,

“I think that’s got a lot to do with the good management of the state in a COVID-19 sense.”

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The Athletes Village at Newington in September 2000.

It was a triumph of human spirit and athletic prowess but the 2000 Sydney Olympics also kickstarted a revolution in the way we live.

Twenty years on, the Olympic Park area and former athlete’s village have become a blueprint for the modern Aussie housing development, launching innovations widely used today.

But it is also one of the Sydney regions that’s undergone some of the biggest changes.

High-rise apartments now tower over the sporting complexes and surrounding suburbs such as Rhodes and Wentworth Point are among the most densely populated in the country.

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The suburb of Newington, which housed the athlete’s village, has become a popular enclave.

With that popularity has come a surge in prices. The median price of a house in Newington was $410,000 in 2000 but it has since grown to $1.34m, according to realestate.com.au data.

Newington in the lead up to the 2000 Olympics.

Mirvac general manager for residential Toby Long, who was involved in the construction of the village, said these changes belied the monumental impact the athlete’s village had on the housing market.

“It was well ahead of its time,” Mr Long said. “There were a bunch of key sustainability principles established and it set a benchmark for how you design masterplanned communities.

“If you look closely at new developments you will see a lot of the same things they did in Newington, that same footprint.”

The athlete’s village was considered one of the most ambitious Olympic construction projects attempted at the time.

Marissa Li and David Armsden at their home in Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Adam Yip

The Sydney Olympic Park Authority signed a $590m contract with a consortium of banks and developers, including Mirvac, in 1997.

The contract, part of $3 billion of construction and capital works for the games, was to plan, design, finance and build housing for 15,300 competitors and team officials.

Newington was chosen as the site because of its proximity to the sporting facilities and ample land available – the area was previously used as an armoury and featured open plains and bunkers.

The houses, townhouses and units built by the consortium for the games were sold as private homes after the Paralympics.

The Newington village was considered a groundbreaking development at the time.

The area was previously used as an armoury, with industry surrounding it.

There were also module homes that were dismantled and sold off to private buyers – many of which are now holiday homes in locations scattered up and down the NSW coast.

Mr Long said it was one of the rare instances around the world of an Olympic project not becoming a “white elephant”.

“It’s transitioned well from an Olympics site to a neighbourhood,” he said. “The growth has been quite phenomenal and people have developed an affinity for the location.”

Part of the success was the combination of easy access to sporting facilities, wide roads and footpaths, along with the pioneering use of solar power and recycled water, he said.

“Not many people realise there is also a substantial green belt in the area now,” Mr Long said.

“In 2000 you could drive to the top of (Newington) and see all the houses but you can’t now because the trees have grown over that vista.”

Horwood Nolan agent Shane Sullivan has sold numerous homes in Newington and the surrounding area and said the area has become a vibrant suburb.

The suburb and Olympic Park were now at the centre of Sydney, with roughly an equal number of people living east and west of them.

He added the suburbs were also between the city’s three biggest employment hubs in Parramatta, Macquarie Park and the Sydney CBD.

Sydney Olympic Park has many high-rise buildings today.

The area has changed a lot in 2020.

“Most of our buyers for houses actually already live in the area. We find once they come here they tend to stay for good,” Mr Sullivan said.

Olympic Park residents Marissa Li and David Armsden recently purchased a unit in new development Pavilions and said the Olympic legacy made the area attractive.

“We were previously living in Wolli Creek where there is also lots of new housing but Olympic Park is much better designed,” Ms Li said.

“We like that the roads are wide and there’s cycling paths everywhere. I had driven past many times and always loved the parks … it’s a good place to wind down after work.”

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Have it all at 2 Lascelles Avenue, Toorak.

Not one, but two acclaimed architects created this magnificent Toorak mansion that’s catching the eyes of buyers near and far.

Marcus Martin — a popular architect among the suburb’s wealthy establishment — designed the elegant home in 1935

And Stephen Akehurst injected “a superb modern influence” while retaining the abode’s “enormous amount of charm and character” by curating a renovation and extension about seven to eight years ago, Marshall White Stonnington director Andrew Hayne said.

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Take a dip after a hit.

A touch of European sophistication.

This involved adding a six-car basement garage, an alfresco terrace, a pool and tennis court to the large 1163sq m landholding.

The five-bedroom house at 2 Lascelles Avenue is now on the market via an expressions of interest campaign with a $13-$14m price guide.

Despite being listed in the depths of Melbourne’s stage four COVID-19 lockdown, the impressive property racked up more than 5700 views on realestate.com.au within its first week on the market — about five times that of a typical Toorak home.

Cheeky.

A home cinema is among the highlights.

Space for the family fleet and more.

Mr Hayne said this had translated to strong early inquiry from both local buyers, and expats based in Asia and Europe.

“We’re going to do virtual inspections (via Zoom) with myself, the buyer and the vendor,” he said.

“We’ve got adaptable in this market.”

The agent expected the home’s closeness to Toorak village, prized schools and public transport to be a drawcard for buyers.

Laid-back living.

A stately facade.

Its other highlights include multiple living spaces that open out to charming gardens, a premium kitchen drenched in black granite, Carrara marble and Miele appliances, and a cosy home cinema and temperature-controlled wine cellar on the basement level.

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At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

It was often joked that she could sing before she could speak, so it’s little wonder Carla Mattiazzo blossomed into a cabaret artist.

The 34-year-old has certainly come a long way since those lounge room debuts, performing at the likes of Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Fringe and Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

“I was the kid that would get my family, neighbourhood kids and friends together to put little shows together. In all honesty, I would rather not exist if I couldn’t create and perform,” she says.

Over the past two years, Carla has been working on her own show ‘The Catchelorette’ which debuted at last year’s Adelaide Fringe to much acclaim.

“The inspiration was my ‘love’ live – oh boy, material just seems to find me,” she says.

Despite postponing her Australian tour due to COVID-19, Carla says she’s keeping positive.

“If Australia is COVID-19 free and restrictions have evaporated, The Catchelorette will be at The World Fringe in Perth in January 2021,” she says.

“Until then, my pianist Lainie Jamieson and I are performing a Christmas special/online show in December via Instagram and we are about to start a podcast in September based on my cabaret show. Look out for The Catchelorette and Friends on Spotify.”

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At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

AGE

34

WORKLIFE

Cabaret artist.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/BEST KNOWN FOR …

2020 Adelaide Fringe Best Cabaret Award for ‘The Catchelorette’.

I’VE LIVED IN MY HOME FOR …

Six months.

MY HOME IS A …

Joyful and calm place.

I LIVE WITH …

Maximus Sparticas and April (my fur babies).

I LOVE MY HOME BECAUSE …

My dogs live here ha, it is decluttered, colourful and full of purposeful art that reflects my travels or my cabaret achievements.

BUT I STILL NEED TO …

Get a proper front hall table and bar stools for the kitchen.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

MY DECORATING STYLE IS …

Colourful minimalist.

RECENT PURCHASE

Squeaking Pig gin.

I COLLECT …

Dresses/gowns.

FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR HOME

Ohhh that is so hard. Studio because of my cabaret gowns. Lounge for the layout and because the doggies hang out in there.

HOME FAVOURITES

■ Doggies.

■ Pink terrazzo pots/stands as they remind me of my Nonna Anna’s bathroom floor.

■ Art.

IN MY GARDEN I HAVE …

Nothing, it is minimal, grass with edge of mulch and out the front some natives.

WHEN I GET HOME AT NIGHT …

I am cooking, hanging out with doggies, dancing, singing, reading and occasionally watching the television.

AT WEEKENDS I LIKE TO …

Walk the dogs, see friends and family, go to pilates, barre or yoga … and shop.

MY FIRST CAR WAS …

A VY Commodore wagon.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

I LIKE TO LISTEN TO …

Beyonce, Alicia Keys, JT, Armchair Expert, Just the Gist, Wilosophy, the old crooners and the old soulful divas.

AT THE MOMENT I AM READING …

Talkin’ Up To The White Woman – Indigenous women and feminism by Aileen Moreton-Robinson.

FAVOURITE FILM

La Dolce Vita and Nine the musical.

CLEAN FREAK OR MESSY BESSIE?

Clean freak.

ON MY WISHLIST IS …

An automatic vacuum … all the dog hair.

WHEN I’M HOME I LIKE TO COOK …

My home cooking is basic and clean. Vegan and gluten free over here.

FAV CAFE/RESTAURANT/ BAR

Brother Bear, Hains and Co, Casa Bla Bla, Tell Henry and Nutrition Republic.

FAVOURITE DRINK?

Water ha ha … watermelon juice.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

At home with cabaret artist Carla Mattiazzo. Photo: Nick Clayton.

WHEN I WAS A CHILD I WANTED TO BE …

A singer.

FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY

Playing with my animals in the backyard and singing to them while I jumped on the trampoline.

FAVOURITE SA HOLIDAY SPOT/ACTIVITY

Carrickalinga / Lady Bay and hiking at Mt Lofty or the Marino walk.

DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Spain, Africa, Hawaii and NYC.

SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS?

World Cabaret Domination and love/marriage/baby … these eggs are getting old.

MY NEIGHBOURS ARE …

They keep to themselves.

I COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT …

My dogs.

IF I COULD AFFORD IT I WOULD LIVE IN …

Walkerville, Florence, Italy, NYC, Melbourne or Hyde Park.

HOME MEANS …

Peace.

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No. 170 Westbrook Rd, Bickley Vale, is one for the buyer after some space.

A 2ha luxury contemporary residence on the outskirts of Camden, ticks all the boxes for buyers after more space in this coronavirus world.

Built by its owners six years ago, 170 Westbrook Road at Bickley Vale offers buyers a bush oasis with an eye-catching swimming pool, mesmerising interiors and a whopping 1016sqm of internal space.

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The property is for sale via an expressions of interest campaign and is expected to sell for upwards of $5m.

The house was built by the current owners six years ago.

A sale at this price point would see it annihilate the Bickley Vale residential record by $3.8m — surpassing the previous $1.2m record set in 2013 by 136 Westbrook Rd, according to CoreLogic.

Davies Mclean Property’s Stuart Davies said the sprawling estate is the fifth property that the vendors have built and designed themselves.

“They’ve really nailed this one — it would have to be the best one yet,” he said.

Set on 2ha, it could break the Bickley Vale suburb record by $3.8m.

The outdoor kitchen has a pizza oven.

Since coming up for sale at the start of the month, the sprawling estate has become a hit on realestate.com.au with more than 8000 people viewing the listing ad. Mr Davies said it has been really popular with a range of families after more space from the local area and across Sydney.

“This would be the first home like to come up for sale in the area in more than six months, so buyers have been waiting a while,” he said.

The bar also has a cellar to store lots of wine.

The resort-style pool will make every day a holiday.

“There is plenty of demand for high quality homes in the district and stock levels cannot keep up.”

Blending sandstone and timber characterises, the 1016sqm of internal space across two wings features multiple entertaining spaces, five bedrooms and a luxe kitchen with a butler’s pantry.

The main integrated living and dining area has an open fireplace and huge windows all natural light to saturate the space. There is also a spectacular resort-style swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven.

Two wings are connected by a central living room.

The main bedroom has lots of natural light and space.

Off the main living area and outdoor kitchen is a games room that also features a bar and cellar to store plenty of wine. Other features include an aquarium, a sweeping driveway entrance, airconditioning, games room and a four car garage.

Expressions of interest on 170 Westbrook Rd close on September 30.

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28-year-old real estate “whizzkid” Eddie Dilleen who has been buying up a storm across Brisbane when the rest of the country was in COVID-19 lockdown. Pictured at one of his properties in Greenacre, Sydney. Picture: Dylan Robinson

A 28-year-old ‘whizzkid’ bought almost one property a month while Australia was in the grip of COVID-19, one of many investors scooping up high rental yield homes at a discount now.

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Eddie Dilleen bought two Ipswich duplexes in April, paying $410,000 ($130k discount on the last price paid). Rented at $580 a week, the gross yield sits at 7.3 per cent.

For Eddie Dilleen, 28, who has 25 properties in his portfolio, it’s a no-brainer to buy now, especially with interest rates so low.

“I’ve bought seven properties in total since COVID started. Six properties in Brisbane and one in Sydney. The six properties I bought in Queensland were to continue building my property portfolio growth, mixing from houses, duplexes, townhouses and a commercial property also. The other property in Sydney was changing PPOR (place of residence) and was bought for $1.3m.”

“So, since COVID-19 started I’ve added almost $2.5m to my property portfolio bringing the total value close to $8m in property I own.”

EDDIE DILLEEN’S BRISBANE COVID BUYS:

March: Townhouse (Logan): Paid $135,000; Rent $270 a week; 10.4% gross yield.

April: Two Ipswich Duplexes: Paid $410,000 ($130k discount on last price paid); Rent $580 a week; 7.3% gross yield.

May: Ipswich 2 bed villa: Paid $133,000; Rent $280 a week; 10.9% gross yield.

August: Commercial property (Logan): Paid $200,000; commercial lease 12.5% gross yield.

September: Two bed unit (Surfers Paradise): Unconditional $210,000; Rent $350; 8.6% gross yield.

(Source: Eddie Dilleen)

In May, Eddie Dilleen bought this Ipswich two-bedroom villa for $133,000. Rented out at $280 a week, the property gets him a 10.9 per cent gross yield.

When it came to how his portfolio would be hit because of COVID-19, Mr Dilleen said he “wasn’t concerned at all”.

“I have invested with a strategic formula to minimise risk,” he said. “My property portfolio is extremely cashflow positive which means the total income far outweighs the expenses and holding costs.”

Mr Dilleen said he got almost $500,000 rental income a year while his mortgage expenses sat at $200,000 a year, leaving $300,000 in the kitty as a buffer through any economic shockwaves.

“I haven’t thought about negotiating better terms with the banks due to COVID-19. I haven’t had any issues with tenants paying rent or anything either.”

The man who bought his first property at 18 after saving two years worth of earnings working at McDonalds, said his goal was to never sell any property he bought.

“I hate the idea of selling property. Most people regret selling properties after 10 to 15 years because usually they are worth a lot more.”

His three-pronged wishlist for properties was “good cashflow or high yields, capital growth and buying properties at a discount price below market value to create instant equity of 15 to 20 per cent plus”.

What drives him is being able to buy a property way under market or bank valuation.

Eddie Dilleen paid $200,000 in August for this commercial property in Logan. It has a 12.5 per cent gross yield.

”If someone needs to sell and their main priority is getting a quick sale they will usually compromise on price, therefore sell lower. It’s just about having the right contacts and putting in the research and work.”

Mr Dilleen said he often bought properties at $50,000 to $100,000 below what the bank valuation was.

He said the prices he got were usually unheard of in the wider market because most people just limited themselves to places where they lived.

“I’ve bought in Brisbane as close to the CBD as 5km but also as far as 40km. Same with Sydney. I’ve bought as close as 12km to the city CBD and also as far as 35 km.”

“Property investing is about numbers and making money to create a life of financial freedom. To me the only thing that matters is the profit, not the colour of the carpet or if the paint isn’t the nicest. It’s about trying to take the emotion out of property investing.”

In March, the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, Eddie Dilleen bought this townhouse in Logan for $135,000. Rented at $270 a week, it has a gross yield of 10.4 per cent.

His top tip was research or get help from someone who can get results and has done it themselves.

“Build the right team of people who can help you such as mortgage broker, property manager and buyer’s agent if you don’t have the time to do it yourself. Property investing can be extremely complex as everyone has their own opinion and thinks they’re an expert.

I would recommend people to not listen to the naysayers, If I can do it, anyone can. I grew up in an extremely poor family and no one owned a property at all – now I own 24 plus properties.”

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73 York Street, Sandy Bay. Picture: SUPPLIED

GRAB a pen and get ready to tick some boxes.

Premium Sandy Bay address? Check. Classic historic architecture? Ready and raring for a renovater’s magical touch? Check and check, again.

This 1930s Californian bungalow is described as “in need of love” and a “renovator’s delight”. And that will sound like a wonderful opportunity for anyone with the skills and the inspiration to get started on a restoration project.

Situated in popular York Street, this gem boasts fantastic street appeal.

Once inside, the appeal and potential is crystal clear. Be it a forever home or with an eye to adding value and selling later on.

Neat and tidy.

Floorboards under the carpet.

The home has Tasmanian oak floorboards waiting to be revealed, high ceilings and a cosy sandstone fireplace, just to name a few of the wonderful characteristics it offers.

On the lower level there is a self-contained flat with one bedroom, a bathroom/laundry, dining area, lounge and kitchen.

The separate laundry is on the lower level.

On the street level, the doors opens to a wide entrance foyer.

From here there are three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes.

The main part of the residence offers a bathroom and a galley kitchen, which leads to a sunroom or dining area.

A sunny spot.

Good size yard.

The loungeroom has double doors opening to a another sunny north-facing sunroom with a lovely leafy outlook and water glimpses through trees.

The land is a generous size at 764sq m, which offers the possibility to build a townhouse or unit at the rear of the house, subject to council approvals.

The position attracts all day sun and is in proximity to quality schools, the beach, shopping, various cafes, Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay Yacht Club, and it is within walking distance to the University of Tasmania.

There is off-street parking for three or more cars.

Blast from the past.

Time to get to work.

Fall Real Estate property consultant Jeanne Best said this ‘30s property is waiting for someone to restore it to the “beautiful charming home it once was”.

“There is no doubt that someone with imagination and flair could restore this property to a wonderful family home,” she said.

Sandy Bay’s 73 York Street is listed with Fall Real Estate Sandy Bay and priced around $875,000.

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2-4 Portarlington Rd, Newcomb.

A high profile property in Newcomb has become a potential development target after a Geelong businessman emerged as the buyer at an auction on Saturday.

Maxwell Collins, Geelong agent Eugene Carroll said the $826,000 price for 2-4 Portarlington Road would prove a very shrewd investment for the 1474sq m property.

Mr Carroll said the property, located minutes from central Geelong, had sold $36,000 above the vendor’s reserve.

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“We had three bidders and a local businessman purchased it,” he said.

“We’re not sure of his plans at this stage, but we’ve got no doubt it will be pretty good.”

Mr Carroll said bidders contested the property, making 32 bids before the property was sold.

“Long term I think it will be a very shrewd buy I think,” Mr Carroll said.

Maxwell Collins, Geelong agents Eugene Carroll, left, and Duncan Skene posed with their vendor at 2-4 Portarlington Road, Newcomb. The property sold at auction for $826,000.

“It’s so close to the city, Eastern Gardens, there’s loads of shopping centres close by.

“It seems as though Newcomb is become an affordable entry point into a very good market.”

The property included 1474sq m of land plus an additional carriageway from Boundary Road.

A developer could capitalise on the high profile corner building townhouses.

The original three-bedroom house on the property needs work.

2-4 Portarlington Rd, Newcomb, is diagonally opposite Try Boys and minutes from the city.

The auction was held in front of nine people after the state government lifted COVID-19 restrictions on public auctions last week.

He said the decision to sell in public was vindicated by the buying activity.

“There’s safety in numbers — there was three bidders and there was potentially other people there,” he said.

2-4 Portarlington Rd, Newcomb.

“For some reason they didn’t bid but certainly they did quite a bit of due diligence on the property.

“We knew that it was a good site and that’s why the decision was to auction it right from the start.

“As it turns out we did the right thing.”

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This is how 28 Loch Street, West End, looked when the couple bought it in March 2017.

It was the location that first won over Danny Ngo and Tina Tran when they viewed 28 Loch Street, West End in 2017.

Mr Ngo said it had good bones, with high ceilings, timber floors, VJ walls and plenty of period features. “It was a big project for us,” Mr Ngo said. “It was the location that we really wanted because my son was starting at Brisbane State High and that location is so nice and quiet and close to everything.”

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The front of 28 Loch Street, West End, after the renovation which has taken almost three years to perfect.

A haven for outdoor entertainers.

As they had never taken on a renovation of this size and scale before, the family hired architect Jeff Collins of JT Collins Architects, to ensure they could achieve exactly what they wanted with the project.

“We were thinking we would do a small renovation and then move in,” Mr Ngo said.

But the job became bigger than expected and although work started in late 2017, the renovation has only recently been completed with no part of the home left untouched.

A third level was added out the back of the property.

The new extension can be a stand-alone home, making it a dual living property.

It started life as a two-level, four-bedroom house, although Mr Ngo said two of those bedrooms were too small to be used for that purpose. It has been transformed into a six-bedroom, five-bathroom, three-level home.

“We pretty much only kept the old front half of the house and we demolished the back and built another level there, so it became three levels,” Mr Ngo said.

Old elements were maintained at the front of the home.

All modern grays in a new bathroom.

“We have only just finished it. We were living in it a little bit, staying there every weekend, but our circumstances have now changed, which is why we are selling.”

Mr Ngo said because it was renovated to be their permanent home, only the best finishes were used throughout, which is also why it exceeded their original budget.

“In the beginning, I was trying to keep the budget low, something like about $600,000 but it cost a lot more,” he said.

Before renovation the living zone was spacious but dated.

The freshened up living zone.

“My favourite part of the home is around the kitchen and the deck; it is the most relaxed place when I sit there.”

The lower level of the home can be used as a private two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence as it has a kitchen and laundry as well as an entertaining area.

The middle level of the home is the renovated original part of the house. This has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also an open plan living, dining and kitchen area plus a walk-in pantry, main laundry and extra powder room.

Both of the bedrooms on this level have direct access to the front deck.

The upper level of the house has a parents’ retreat in addition to two bedrooms and a full bathroom as well as a deck.

The house will be auctioned on Saturday, September 26, at 11.30am through David Sullivan of One Percent Property Sales.

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21 Clarendon Road, Gretna.

WELCOME to Wensleydale, an impressive riverside homestead on 141ha of land just 20 minutes from New Norfolk

The vast property’s 350-odd acres of picturesque grazing land is full of potential agricultural or tourism development depending on what inspires its next owner.

Many homes around Greater Hobart can boast river views, some even sit on the waterfront. But Wensleydale as it plays host to 2km of stunning Derwent River frontage.

It also has a 100 megalitre water right.

Welcome.

Rural bliss.

The homestead was built in 1994, a three- bedroom two-bathroom brick home.

On offer is a huge open plan kitchen, living and dining area. that is partially wrapped around by a veranda. Tall ceilings give this space an added touch of grandeur while the brick fireplace feature hints at the home’s vintage. This, combined with central heating, ensures the winter chill is no problem at all.

The timber kitchen is well equipped for the home cook that loves to entertain. There is plenty of cupboards, storage, bench and preparation space for moments when friends drop by and views of the colourful countryside that would make even jobs like washing up that little bit less worrisome.

How’s the serenity?

Framed views.

This corner of the house is also home to a generous 3.6m x 4.5m office.

Between the dining room and the garage on the opposite side of the home there is a lovely courtyard with impeccable views.

A sunroom separates the courtyard from the master bedroom, which is privately positioned beyond the living rooms and the second and third bedroom. It has a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and easy access to another toilet.

Outdoors, there are beautifully maintained gardens and a workshop. The property has NBN and three-phase power available.

As well as being located pretty close to New Norfolk, the property is less than one hour’s drive from Hobart.

No.21 Clarendon Road, Gretna is listed with Knight Frank and will be sold by expressions of interest closing October 7.

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