14th September 2015 / Gail Logan: Fletchers Group News Update 14 September

The picture perfect lifestyle at 2/1217 Riversdale Road, Box Hill South was up for auction on Saturday. Nestled at the quiet end of Riversdale Road, the attractive two bedroom residence sits at the rear of only two on the block. Contemporary styling and quality renovations showcase a spacious lounge, gourmet kitchen with stone bench tops and an expansive deck – perfect for entertaining. Auction day saw four bidders hoping to secure the property. It eventually sold for $975,000 – an excellent result for our vendors!

The brilliantly located unit at 5/440 Whitehorse Road in Surrey Hills had plenty of interest from prospective purchasers. The spacious two bedroom home offered a stylish lounge, dining and private paved courtyard with retractable awning. The auction saw five bidders keen to purchase. The unit reached well over reserve, selling for $889,000.

Also in Surrey Hills, 218 Prospect Hill Road went under the hammer. The weatherboard Californian Bungalow is set in a treed front garden and it becomes immediately obvious from the street appeal, that you are about to enter and warm and inviting home. With space to accommodate a growing family, the five bedroom home features two en-suites, a modernised family bathroom, spacious lounge/dining, family meals and TV room that opens to a private terrace. Retaining period features throughout the home, including parquetry flooring, original decorative ceilings and wall panelling. Situated on a block of approximately 964 sq m, at the rear of property there is a solar heated pool and fruit trees, vegetable garden and grapevines. A large crowd gathered for the auction with five competitive bidders, the property reaching $300,080 over reserve. The property was sold for $2,500,080!

Further east, 7 Valda Avenue in Ringwood East also sold for well over reserve. The original two bedroom weatherboard home is ready for reinvention. Set on a highly desirable block of approximately 1,019 sq m, the existing home features high ceilings, an open fireplace and beautiful Tasmanian Oak Floorboards. Ready for rebuild, renovation or development, the home sold for $924,500.

At our Diamond Valley and Banyule offices, we also had some great auction results. In Macleod, 1/84 Strathallan Road sold for $835,000. The spacious two storey, four bedroom home with well appointed interior, quality kitchen and luxurious lounge, is located just a short walk from shops, schools and transport. Also up for auction was 3 Nungeroo Court in Eltham North. A home of generous proportions, the two storey three bedroom home has been built with families in mind. Featuring large lounge/dining with open fireplace, rumpus room and covered alfresco area with mature landscaping. The spacious family haven sold at auction for $751,000, a great result for all involved!