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Fresh update has buyers swooning for central Geelong unit to be auctioned
Investors, downsizers and first-home buyers are keen on the renovated unit at 5/73 Maud St, Geelong.
THE work renovating a two-bedroom unit in central Geelong is set to pay off handsomely with the selling agent expecting a cracker auction on Saturday.
McGrath, Geelong agent Ross Bywater said the unit at 5/73-75 Maud St, Geelong, had attracted a lot of interest once the fresh renovation was revealed when the property hit the market.
The brick veneer home is listed with a $360,000 to $390,000 price guide, which had also attracted buyers.
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“That will go off. It will be a cracker,” he said.
Mr Bywater expects at least six bidders, with a mix of downsizers, investors and also first-home buyers sizing up the potential.
The auction is on Saturday at 11.30am.
Other auctions to look out for include:
20 Charlotte Ave, Newcomb is close to Bellarine Village Shopping Centre, with easy access to the city on Bellarine Highway or Portarlington Rd.
Whether you’re looking for a ready-made investment or a permanent base close to amenities, this Newcomb property ticks many boxes.
The three-bedroom brick veneer house is located in a tree-lined street close to a choice of shopping centres.
It offers easy access to both the city, the Bellarine Highway and Portarlington Rd.
Maxwell Collins, Geelong agent Eugene Carroll said the property, which has price hopes from $400,000 to $420,000, has attracted interest from investors and owner occupiers.
The auction starts on Saturday at 10.30am.
5 Connemara Close, Highton, is the only house that fronts this small street, with views across Highton to the bay.
It’s the only house in this street, and has three bedrooms, a study, open-plan living with views over Highton and outdoor entertainment options.
Buxton, Highton agent Tony Moorfoot has price expectations from $580,000 to $620,000.
It goes to auction on Saturday at 10.30am.
A recent renovation stands up at 50 Wellington St, Geelong West.
50 WELLINGTON ST, GEELONG WEST
A five-year-old renovation stands tall in this charming Edwardian house. It has Bosch appliances, solar power and hot water, and a 5000l water tank.
McGrath, Geelong agent Will Ainsworth said it has a $650,000 to $700,000 price guide with several buyers keen.
The auction is on Saturday at 10.30am.
The 733sq m block adds potential to this three-bedroom house at 8 Sturt Court, Grovedale.
A brick house is located on a 733sq m block, offering potential for a renovation, extension or rebuild close to Waurn Ponds shopping centre.
Ray White, Highton agent Adam Natonewski said the $370,000 to $407,000 price guide was entry level for a buyer that wants to roll up their sleeves.
The auction is on Saturday at 11.30am.
28A Lawton Ave, Geelong West.
A welcoming extension that captures the spirit of a Geelong West period house is the key to the success of its modern reinvention.
The weatherboard residence at 28A Lawton Ave treads a familiar path with the addition of a rear open-plan living area that takes advantage of its lovely north aspect.
But it’s the beautifully detailed execution of this family-friendly space that sets the property apart.
Buxton, Newtown agent Tom Butters has set price expectations at $880,000 to $950,000.
The auction is on Saturday at 11am.
The open-plan living space is central to the townhouse at 1/140 Gheringhap St, Geelong.
The semi-detached townhouse close to Kardinia Park has spacious living with stone benches in a kitchen that has excellent storage.
Gartland Property, Geelong agent Nathan Ashton will take it to auction at 11am. Price hopes are $650,000 to $700,000.
