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The property was situated on an awkwardly shaped block and had once been used as a smoko spot for Kensington police officers.
The large block size and absence of heritage overlay enticed the buyers to pay $490,000 above reserve to secure the house,which they plan to demolish.
A local downsizer bought a brand-new home in the Grace Park Estate with floor-to-ceiling windows,beating two other bidders.
The home’s high-spec renovation prompted two bidders to push the price well beyond the quoted price range. It was one of 1028 auctions scheduled on Saturday.
Established suburbs like Kew and Hawthorn have plenty of schools and green space – but they are not where families are moving.
The couple,who competed against a young family,bought the property in post-auction negotiations by offering an extra $50,000.
A few years ago,buyers were snapping up properties sight unseen,but Melbourne’s market has since faced a string of hurdles.
From Brighton to Bellbrae,we’ve rounded up some of our favourite homes on the market right now.