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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