The Peterhead property at 104 Mead St starred on House Rules in 2014. Pic: Ray White Woodville
The ink has dried on the sale of a Peterhead character home that attracted national attention when it starred on House Rules.
The villa at 104 Mead Street, which featured on Channel 7’s 2014 season of the reality renovation show, sold for $695,000 shortly after its auction and settled this month.
Selling agent Jonathon Kiritsis, of Ray White Woodville, said a local buyer snapped it up following strong competition.
It was rundown and tired prior to its renovation. Pic: Ray White Woodville
Now it has a modern chic style. Pic: Ray White Woodville
A white palette and wood floors give it a fresh look. Pic: Ray White Woodville
“After auction, there were probably about three to four key parties who made contact that were interested in the property,” he said.
“In the end that buyer was actually a whole new buyer who didn’t come through the auction campaign.
“They wanted something (of) character that was renovated already.”
Mr Kiritsis said demand for the five-bedroom home was strong from the moment the campaign kicked off, with three househunters making offers after it was passed it at auction.
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“At auction, we had a huge crowd and we had two parties that were bidding live,” he said.
The 1910-built home, which property records show last sold for $331,160 in 2013, has come a long way since it appeared on House Rules six years ago.
Owner Mel Chatfield planned to restore the property from the day she bought it but the show gave her the chance to transform it into her dream home.
Imagine relaxing in this bath. Pic: Ray White Woodville
Now that’s a feature wall! Pic: Ray White Woodville
“There were holes in the floor, the windows were boarded up, there was no electricity in the back of the house and no hot water – but I could see the potential,” she said when it hit the market in July.
“I was genuinely passionate about restoring the character of the home and making it into a big, warm, family home, and the plan was to do this slowly.
“I was then approached by House Rules and it was a great opportunity for me to fulfil my dreams for the home – so I accepted the offer and the journey began from there.
“I’ve since applied the finishing touches to the inside of the home and spent a lot of time fixing up the outside as that wasn’t part of the show.”
Ms Chatfield decided to sell the home so she and her daughter could downsize.
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