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Buxton's agent Tom Butters is calling for auction for 148 Verner Street, Geelong.
The unexpected sale of their home last week has paved the way for a Melbourne couple to confidently bid on a distinctive home in Geelong.
The quality of previous renovations attracted buyers to this immaculate four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 148 Verner Street, Geelong.
They were one of two groups to put their hands on a property on the outskirts of the city that sold for $1.33 million in a quick auction Saturday.
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At 148 Verner St, Geelong, the all-white facade proved to be a winner.
Buxton agent Tom Butters won the opening bid of $1.15 million from the eventual buyer and quickly put the home on the market as competition pushed the price past the high asking price of $1.3 million. declared.
Designed by Cactus Designs and constructed by Tremel Constructions, the combination of a light-filled rear extension and a picture-perfect traditional façade was a deciding factor for the buyer.
They had followed family to Geelong and had not set their sights on the property, but said they felt comfortable making a bid only after the sale of their current home was completed.
Buyers hugged each other after emerging as the highest bidders at Saturday's auction.
Cactus Designs has devised an open plan extension to the rear where highlight windows bring in natural light.
The deck creates a private outdoor entertaining area.
“The front is great, and the rear is great. It's really nicely finished,” he said.
“There are a few things I want to do with the bedrooms. The front of the house isn't perfect, but the back is perfect.”
Mr Butters said the 1920s facade and recently landscaped front garden made a great first impression, while the original features inside were blended into the modern addition.
The open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with high-end cookware and stone benchtops lead to the deck and lush rear garden.
We recently added a Bosch oven and dishwasher to our kitchen.
A triple garage off the rear lane is also accessible from the rear.
He said the sale already reflected buyers' current preferences for modernized homes.
“What's popular are beautiful homes that have been beautifully renovated with no construction work in great locations,” Butters said.
“Tick, tick, this is what’s trending in the market right now.”
