jessica brown
Has been updated January 11, 2024, 10:56 a.m.
First Published January 5, 2024, 6:00 AM
News Corp Australia Network
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The Prospect property at 58 Le Hunte Ave has been updated ahead of sale. Photo: realestate.com.au
Crisp white walls and laminate wood floors define this newly modernized 1930s Prospect home. Therefore, its bright bathroom is a real surprise.
The black and pink tiles and matching fixtures and vanity stand in stark contrast to the rest of the home at 58 Le Hunt Ave, but make the bathroom a standout feature.
The owner of this home had considered replacing them as part of a refurbishment to sell, but on the advice of Ray White North Adelaide director Rachel Rowley, decided against doing so .
The bright bathroom tiles are some of the original features of this home. Photo: realestate.com.au
A coat of paint and new flooring gave it a new lease of life. Photo: realestate.com.au
The residence has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Photo: realestate.com.au
Laurie, who is selling the property, made some changes, including re-sealing, re-grouting, adding a new shower screen, water fixtures and a toilet, but the tiles were in good condition. He said it made sense to leave it as is. .
“It would be too expensive to do a reno for sale, so we went that route,” she said.
“It needed some attention to bring it up to a more respectable standard.”
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Lowry said the new owners may add a modern addition to the house, and if they do, the bathroom will likely be removed.
“The updates make it a really livable home until you decide what to do with it,” she said.
The two-bedroom house sits on a 612.89sq m site and has been updated but retains many of its original features.
The selling agent said it was receiving a lot of interest in the lead-up to the auction. Photo: realestate.com.au
A wide range of buyers, including investors and downsizers, have expressed interest. Photo: realestate.com.au
The property is scheduled to be auctioned later this month. Photo: realestate.com.au
Rowley said it was officially launched on the market late on New Year's Eve and received multiple inquiries within 30 minutes.
“From people looking for an allocation per se to people looking for it as an investment,” she says.
“We have second and third home buyers. Some are looking to expand, some are looking to downsize. Almost everyone is buying, except for first home buyers. I am.
“This is a great opportunity to go to the suburbs where prices have gone up significantly since COVID-19.”
The median home price in Prospect has increased 47.9% over the past three years to $1.05 million, according to the latest PropTrack data.
The property will be auctioned on January 23rd at 6pm.
