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Pints, tunes & sliders If you haven’t been to the Grovedale lately you’re in for a surprise, thanks to a massive makeover of the 1850s pub. Don’t want to miss a big game? Make a beeline for the sports bar for a parma and a pint. For craft beer and sliders, head to the open-air garden bar or indulge in decadent dishs such as confit duck leg with caramelised pear in the Pioneer Kitchen dining room. ■

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t’s no secret Newcomb is making its mark on the Geelong property market. It’s one of the region’s hot spots, with buyers snapping up properties to capitalise on the prime location. The latest Domain data reveals Newcomb’s median house price has climbed from $300,000 this time last year to $346,500 in the past quarter – an increase of 15.5 per cent in just 12 months. The highest selling property in Newcomb last year was $550,000, while this July a property sold for $720,000. Fruit Property’s David Phillips recently sold 23 Boundary Road, Newcomb, for $540,000. The four-bedroom weatherboard last sold 10 years ago for $240,000,

Fruit Property’s David Phillips sold this Newcomb property for $540,000.

making a handy annual profit of $30,000 a year for the previous owner. Phillips says Newcomb’s proximity to the CBD, waterfront and Eastern Park is one of the biggest drawcards for buyers looking to snap up property in the suburb. Affordability and big block sizes are the others. First-home owners feature heavily

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among buyers, but Phillips says it is investors and developers that are pushing up prices in Newcomb. “A mix of investors are looking for properties with large land for future development and subdivision in Newcomb,” he says. “The opportunity to add dwellings to a location to capitalise on extra rental yields so close to Geelong’s CBD is a major driving force across the Newcomb area.” The planned development of the former saltworks site at Point Henry is another reason buyers are so keen to break into the Newcomb market. The state government unveiled plans for the land earlier this year. They include new homes, resorts, restaurants and bars and a link to the Eastern Gardens.

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haracter is hard to reproduce. Character in property is generally something hard-earned from years of use and through generations of interaction. The best, most character-filled homes are those that missed the ’70s and ’80s “upgrades”, when period details were stripped and replaced by the brutal and austere lines of the period. Some of these homes were spared because of owner indifference or lack of funds. Some were spared because their charm was recognised by the wise souls of the time, set on protecting the integrity and charm of the building. Which brings us to the present day, Elsternwick, and The Block 2017. Five homes have just been completed, and the show wrapped up until next year. Surely anyone who has been watching has been awestruck by the transformation of these old darlings into fresh, contemporary homes. The key to restoring and renovating an old home is to understand the period. The Californian bungalow, as we’ve seen on The Block, encapsulates more than one style of architecture, so it’s important to know whether yours sits at the beginning or end of the period, for example. It might have elements of the Federation or Edwardian style that preceded the period, or be inspired by the arts and crafts movement, art nouveau or even art deco. Each of these styles will be evident in the details, so look at things such as wall panelling, door handles, ceiling plaster and facades for clues. Californian bungalows, like those on The Block, look best when their heritage is retained and they aren’t developed into a two-storey Franken-house. The approach taken by teams this season was to create a visually differentiated, modern addition

A real character while restoring the original sections, upgrading them for modern living. A great place to start is the ceiling. If ceilings are damaged or incomplete, cast sections of the existing ceilings to fill in the gaps. There are many plaster mouldings available that can replace new for old; be sure to match the correct period to your property. Then look to the walls. Can they be repaired or is the right approach for your home to replace with smooth new plasterboard? Floors can be a hidden gem, quite literally, under old lino or carpets. Finding floorboards that are in good shape is always a bonus, but an engineered board or replacement can invigorate an old home with new style. Restoring hinges, door handles and window hardware offers yet another opportunity to add detail. By focusing on the period details of your home, you can restore charm, honour the building’s history and still have the opportunity to express a contemporary style. The simple elegance of a weatherboard, above, and

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Hannah and Clint’s house from Channel Nine’s

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Transform for profit

Renovation expert Cherie Barber says: “It’s not one thing that adds value, it’s the combination of multiple things that adds value.” COURTESY CHANNEL TEN

on’t spend money on making an ugly house look better if you leave it “half-ugly”. That’s the advice of home makeover guru Cherie Barber, who says it’s a waste of time and money to make improvements unless the entire facade of the house is transformed. Barber, who recently worked with Network Ten’s The Living Room and a $10,000 budget to transform a home in a western Sydney suburb, ended up adding $50,000 to the value of the property. Needless to say, owners Jaclyn and Michael were overjoyed. So what’s the secret to cooking up a huge difference in value? Barber, who has just released her first book, Renovating for Profit: Transform Your Property on a Budget, says she always treats a house like a cake

– the house is the cake itself, the facade is the icing and planting and landscaping the decorations. “It’s not one thing that adds value, it’s the combination of multiple things that add value,” Barber says. “Getting it right, getting it to a quality standard means finishing the cake in its entirety.” She says many renovators do not realise the importance of garden planting in finishing off the look of a house. “You’ve got the colours on the house … but there’s nothing like lush green grass and plants to bring it all together,” she says. “The plants are the decoration, the ornament, like the strawberries you put on top of icing.” Barber, who has made a living teaching people how to makeover their homes, is adamant that a

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makeover must be done properly or not at all. She says that’s because buyers will not appreciate your effort if they still think a house is ugly. “Common sense is not so common,” Barber says. “But all of the things I am doing on The Living Room, almost every Australian can do them, they’re not hard, you’ve just got to learn how.” She also says it’s a “crime” for homeowners to redo exteriors without considering the period features of a property. Even worse is using modern features on older homes.

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“For example, a Federation home should not have a modern, timber-slatted fence, it should be a picket fence,” she says. Barber has been a particular hit on social media sites, and is often inundated with hundreds of questions after The Living Room goes to air. She can sit for hours late into the night to answer the sometimes more than 500 queries from renovators. She says that demand is a sign of just how keen Australians are to add real value to their properties without breaking the bank.

Barber is also realistic about how many Australian families might be feeling the squeeze financially. “My renovations are resonating with people because the reality is they don’t have $50,000 to renovate the kitchen, they don’t have $50,000 to renovate the house,” she says. “Most are living day to day and they’ve got to try to renovate on a budget. “My work is resonating with the section of the market that represents the average Australian.” Renovating for Profit, by Cherie Barber, $39.99 (Hardie Grant)

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Good looks on any budget

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ant to see the back of those ugly old wall tiles, that scratched bathtub? How about that mouldy grouting that refuses to come clean despite constant scrubbing? Along with the kitchen, revamping a bathroom is one of the most expensive projects you can undertake. It can also be difficult to budget for, with the price varying wildly depending on fittings, your tradespeople and the level of customisation. We asked some experts for the lowdown on cost.

The budget bathroom Cost: $5000 (partial renovation) to $27,000

If you’re really watching your pennies, you can still give your bathroom a rev-up, says James Mason, the builder behind the website Renovation Junkies.

“A very basic facelift would cost between $5000 and $10,000, and that would include painting or resurfacing tiles, and painting over an old bath that looks a bit chipped and scratched,” he says. Small changes such as replacing an old shower

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curtain or vanity can also make a big impression Mason adds. “For a rental property, say a standard little fibro shack with a very dated 1960s or ’70s bathroom, a mini-makeover is a good way to get a little bit of extra rental income.” Hunting for bargain tiles at wholesale discount stores or auction houses could also help your budget. But Mason warns that the most popular way to save money, doing it yourself, could backfire and wind up costing you more. Richard Armstrong, director of The Makeover Group, says a full-budget bathroom renovation will set you back between $20,000 and $27,000. “In that sort of situation, you’d be buying off-theshelf cabinetry,” Armstrong says.

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Cost: $25,000-$35,000

Cost: $35,000+

In this category, bathroom fixtures start to get a little fancier. “You would generally include a double shower, possibly a double vanity and you would also possibly incorporate a walk-in shower [without the old-fashioned base],” Armstrong says. He says these showers – in wet rooms – are more accessible, particularly for an ageing population, and are in hot demand. Undertile heating is also popular, he adds. While you can afford to be a bit more ambitious and luxurious in the mid-range – for example, moving your plumbing to where you want it – you’ll still need to keep a firm eye on costs. Mason suggests ‘‘keeping it real’’ when it comes to the price of fittings such as tapware, basins and bathtubs. “You could spend close to $3000 on a stone bath,” he says. “But you could pick up the same thing in plastic that looks just as good for $900.”

If you’re in this bracket, those $2000 taps you’ve been eyeing are a realistic proposition, Mason says. And while spending, say, $60,000 on a bathroom might sound excessive, Armstong says it makes complete sense if the house is worth $2 million. In fact, installing a cheaper style of bathroom might do the house’s value a disservice. “It’s just not going to work; it’s not going to be a happy sort of outcome,” Armstrong says. So at the top-end of the bathroom renovation scale, what can you expect? “A lot of these premium bathrooms, you start talking about wall-to-wall windows where you can get a gorgeous view while you’re bathing,” Armstrong says. Custom-made cabinetry, natural stone bench tops and high quality – even handmade – tiles are other likely inclusions.

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t’s only natural to try to save money wherever you can, especially when it comes to renovating that overpriced dump with rising damp as its best feature. Who among us hasn’t done the sums and figured out that, for the price of a plumber to move a pipe, we could buy that new Lexus we always wanted, or a case of lip-smacking Grange? However, as any experienced renovator will tell you, there are some jobs that are best left to the experts, if you want to avoid a world of pain, death, and, possibly, a messy divorce. Here are five of the jobs you should never, ever tackle yourself:

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Painting Nearly everyone thinks they can save money by painting, because, let’s face it, how hard can it be? And the truth is it isn’t rocket science and you’ll probably pick it up from a YouTube video. But it’s what painting does to your head that makes it, hands down, the worst job any renovator can do. When people go to TAFE to become master painters, they spend just one 90-minute lesson on how to use a roller and a brush. The rest of the year they learn how to cope with the sheer mental torture of the job. Ever wondered why professional painters wear white overalls? It’s the uniform of the lunatic asylum and matches your padded cell. Simply choosing the paint is an exercise in anguish. Me: “I want to buy a tin of white paint.” Dulux person: “What colour white?” Did you know Dulux has more than 1100 shades of white in its range? That’s as many stars as are in the Milky Way, which, by the way is actually a fetching shade of Dulux Whisper White. And do you want flat, lowsheen, satin, low-gloss, gloss, glossy-gloss or glossier-gloss? Then there’s the preparation: filling all the gaps, sanding, scraping, wiping down, taping, filling the bits you missed the first time, sanding again …

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Putting a man on the moon required less groundwork. Three months later, you’re ready to actually paint. You start by doing this thing called cutting in; trying to paint along a dead straight ceiling line with a brush that has a mind of its own. On to the rolling, with a device that sprays paint across the room like a garden sprinkler as it crinkles across the wall. If you’re wearing glasses you’ll spend the next year thinking the world is covered in tiny specks. Then you have to do all of this THREE TIMES. Finished? Not so fast. Then there’s the woodwork. And the doors. Just shoot me.

ceiling rafters. Sure, that bit is kind of easy. The hard part is spending the next three days scratching like an ice addict.

Plumbing

This is much, much harder than you might think. Doing the job properly takes dexterity. Good wallpaper hangers know exactly where to start on the wall. They adjust the adhesive according to the ambient humidity, and they line up each sheet perfectly to match patterns. You won’t do any of these things. You’ll just start at one end and work your way towards the other, creating something resembling a year-10 art project.

It’s easy to see why anyone might be tempted to try plumbing to save some dosh. Plumbers are like some airport cafes in that they make up the price as they go along. However, unlike making a $24 focaccia, plumbing really is a skill that takes years to learn. You don’t have that much time. But if you are still tempted to give it a go, you should be aware that, apart from replacing a washer, it is illegal to do your own plumbing work. And would you really want to mess about with your toilet anyway? Plus, if you’re working with old-school copper pipes, you’ll need to learn how to solder, while the newer plastic pipes require special crimping tools to join. Put this one in the too-hard basket. Just pay the plumber, and forget that trip to Venice – in the short term at least.

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Electrical work

How hard can it be? Cutting those fibreglass batts with a Stanley knife and placing them between the

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Top sales (Geelong) 1. 98 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads $1.269 million 2. 17 Marsh Court, Drysdale $1.2 million 3. 47 Corymbia Circuit, Barwon Heads $1.15 million 4. 27 Grosvenor Drive, Wandana Heights $1.12 million 5. 12-14 Seabank Drive, Barwon Heads $835,000

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loyd Moulton (Barry Plant Geelong) was on his toes outside 3 Lindsay Street, Newcomb, on Saturday, but two bidders did not make it easy for him. Up for grabs, in front of 35 onlookers, was a three-bedroom weatherboard on a block of just under 550 square metres. The house, in need of a bit of updating, is close to schools, shops and public transport. “The bay [Corio] is really close and the whole bay area will be redeveloped,’’ Moulton said. “That will lift up the prices in this area even more.’’ He began proceedings with a vendor bid of $270,000 and two parties battled it out. The property was on the market after the second live bid – $280,000 – and then the games began. Offers came in increments of $2000, $3000, $1000, $4000, $500 and $600. Listing agent Craig Casey put himself among the action to help out, confirming the desired increments for his colleague. At $298,600, Moulton made a light-hearted plea: “Take me to $300,000, please.’’ One of the bidders obliged, but again it had an odd effect, taking the mark to $300,100. “I’m going to

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learn to count today,’’ Moulton said. At $310,000, the hammer came down. The winner was an investor from Melbourne who plans to renovate the property. Out in Norlane things were also a little unusual, as a quarter of the crowd became involved in the fight for the three-bedroom weatherboard on a block of just under 650 square metres at 140 Sparks Road. Shane King (Harcourts North Geelong) stood in front of 20 onlookers and reminded them that the suburb was on the move. “Where we see demand, we see

growth,’’ King said. “This is an area in demand and on the rise.’’ A strong opening bid of $250,000 rang out and four other parties got involved. The mark rose steadily and two bidders fell by the wayside. Eventually the hammer came down at $362,000. The winner was a woman from Sydney who had flown into Avalon that morning. She had missed out on two previous auctions in the northern suburbs, but was delighted to have snapped this one up. She has bought the property, which is tenanted, as an investment.

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140 Sparks Road, Norlane $362,000

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Christian Bartley

Bellarine Property

A beautifully constructed family residence in a stunning rural setting. It showcases luxury finishes, sophisticated design and the ultimate spaces for entertaining.

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enny and Steven Chapman had a clear vision of what they wanted to create at this remarkable rural location four years ago. Just three minutes from Barwon Heads’ beaches, the five-acre (twohectare) property is a stunning mix of coast and country and its owners wanted the new house to mirror that rugged, breathtaking beauty. The Chapmans build dream houses for a living through their business Homes by Chapman. Their previous property in Thorn Street, Barwon Heads, was a HIA award-winning house. It showcased the couple’s love of timber, concrete and brick and those three elements are again a strong focus at this fourbedroom residence. Easy family living inspired the floor plan. Exposed beams and corrugated iron feature on the towering ceiling over the expansive open-plan zone.

Polished concrete floors and an exposed brick wall further add to the rustic charm. The kitchen is part of this zone and while impressive, it’s not an obvious focal point. A two-part timber bench offers a place to prepare while still interacting with guests, while the rest of the kitchen is subtly placed in a designer walk-in pantry. There are two further indoor living areas, one in the kids’ wing and the other – a theatre room – in the parents’ wing, just off the open-plan zone. Now, it’s not often an en suite is the star attraction of a home but few en suites are as inspired as this one. Private paddock views are captured through walls of windows, while a freestanding stone bath is nothing short of indulgent. The second and third bedrooms also have en suites, while the main bathroom opens to the back deck.

Outside, a covered entertainment area, complete with bar fridge and built-in barbecue, overlooks a solarheated pool. The acreage has an orchard, vegetable garden, a double garage, two four-car garages and a “party barn”.

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Contemporary style and lowmaintenance living are the hallmarks of this three-bedroom brick townhouse. On-trend finishes impress, while a clever floor plan maximises space. At the back is an open-plan zone with sliders to a courtyard. There’s a second courtyard off the hallway. Each of the bedrooms has built-in wardrobes, with the main featuring an en suite. Private sale Agent: Sonya Kurul, Barry Plant Geelong, 5221 4011 Scan the code Easy living with an emphasis on style

BELL POST HILL

large living area at the front of the

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allows plenty of room for an extension

84 Darriwill Street

house. Shops and schools are walking

88 Vines Road

or redevelopment. Hamlyn Heights is

POA

distance from here, while the ring

POA

riding Geelong’s property wave, with

road is just a short drive away.

shops, schools and ring road nearby.

Auction: November 18 at 11.30am

Auction: November 25 at 1.30pm

Updates and an extension have

Agent: Shane King, Harcourts North

Location and potential make this

Agent: Nick De Stefano,

transformed this three-bedroom

Geelong, 5278 7011

three-bedroom weatherboard so

Harcourts North Geelong, 5278 7011

residence into an ideal family home.

appealing. It’s recently been

The back of the house is all about

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restumped and rewired, with updates

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relaxed living, with a rumpus opening

Big changes bode

ensuring it’s completely liveable. But

A walk-up start with

to a large covered deck. There’s also a

well for families

the 650-square-metre allotment also

options for the future

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Herne Hill 2a Staverly Road

880sqm A 6 B 6 C 6 D 6 E 6 J

Blue Chip Investment With Upside

Auction

A fantastic opportunity exists for the astute investor to acquire this block of 6 x 1 bedroom units in the fast growing and highly sought after suburb of Herne Hill. Located within walking distance to all amenities including shops, transport, schools and parklands and set on approximately 880sqm this unit block is truly a rare find. Each unit offers a private courtyard, open plan kitchen, meals and living area and generous bedroom with ensuite. Each unit is individually titled and separately metered with a combined annual rental return of approximately $56,056 per annum, with scope to further add value and increase rental return. This rare opportunity means speed will be of the essence to secure this super investment.

Saturday November 25 at 11.00am View Saturday 10.25-10.55am Photo ID Required www.northgeelong.harcourts.com.au/VNG29732 Shane King M 0411 141 463 P 03 5278 7011 shane.king@harcourts.com.au Lana Valenti M 0410 217 363 P 03 5278 7011 lana.valenti@harcourts.com.au Harcourts North Geelong

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200 Bones Road, Bells Beach

FOR SALE: $4,500,000

Spectacular Panoramic Views Over Bells Beach “Jana Park” iconic Surf Coast location enjoying coastal panoramic views on approx 86 acres (approx 35 hectares). Watch the surfers drop in at the renowned Bells Beach bowl or the ferry crossing to Sorrento with the best views on the Surf Coast. The Jana Park sale represents a rare offering in the ultimate in lifestyle living; having been held by the same family for 35 years. Rolling paddocks and elevated 180 degree coastal views are the backdrop from every room in this four bedroom home offering a parents retreat with spacious bedroom, private sitting room, walk in robe and ensuite. The open plan living with open fire, large kitchen and custom bar for entertaining - lets your guests sit back and enjoy the incredible views, picture framed through the colonial windows. The north facing bricked patio is perfect to enjoy the afternoon sun surrounded by the local iron bark trees. This single story solid, feature brick home is ready to move in providing a blank canvas for a fresh start. There is potential to run livestock on the extensive paddocks with three dams and cattle yards. This rare property inspires sea-change dreams and is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. Contact: Patrick Hayden 0437 882 088 or Bryan Hayden 0417 613 250

TORQUAY | 19A Gilbert Street | 5261 2101 ANGLESEA • BALLARAT • DUBAI • LEOPOLD • MELBOURNE • OCEAN GROVE • TORQUAY

Inspect: By Appointment Only

Land: 86 acres (approx)

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1/126 Kilgour Street, Geelong A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN CENTRAL LOCATION 5

Grand double storey home presents a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Geelong’s history. An 1800s Colonial Georgian style residence bursting with charm, grace and character in a much sought-after location. This is a rare find indeed with as much character as it has appeal. This outstanding home is located just meters from the South Geelong Train Station, perfect for Melbourne commuters, walking distance to Geelong City Centre, Eastern Beach Waterfront and Barwon River. Close proximity to both Primary and Secondary schools, public pool and Kardinia Park, Simonds Stadium. Features include: Auction Ensuite Marble fireplace & kitchen benchtops Three living areas Saturday 18th November 2017 - 12noon Walk In Robe Five bedrooms Three fire places Land size: 698m2 Four utility rooms/study areas Gas log fire View Built-in safes Three bathrooms Hydronic heating system Saturday 11.30 - 12noon rebecca.gibsonmclean@gmail.com Gibson McLean Real Estate 0409 904 936 Rebecca Gibson www.gibsonmcleanrealestate.com.au DOM A IN GEELONG

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15 Staceys Road Connewarre

A4 B4 C4 E6

• This rural retreat within 8 acres of beautiful gardens, has an expansive vista across scenic Lake Connewarre, offering a truly picturesque and genteel lifestyle. • Multiple living spaces with sublime water views, separate dining, Master suite with dressing rooms, and an indoor pool opening to natural landscapes. • Premium ttings and appliances, temperature is thermostatically controlled, warm polished timber oors, quality talian tiling and marble feature throughout. • An unsurpassed location, with beautifully maintained gardens that lead from the secure entrance gate- right to the very edge of the unique natural lake. • Barwon eads is just down the road, as are the championship golf courses at 13th Beach, and the fabulous coastal towns and beaches of the Bellarine.

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FOR SALE LAND SIZE

8 Acres

PRICE

RED CED - NOW 3.3M

INSPECT

Contact Agent

AGENT

Christian Bartley 0410 695 325 Levi Turner 0408 552 539 SMS ‘15STACEYS’ to 0416 907 838 for further information and webbook

84 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads VIC 3227 P: 03 5254 3100 E: info@bellarineproperty.com.au

117 The Parade Ocean Grove

A4 B2 C2 D1 E3

• Want it all in a superb location just 400m approx. from The Terrace shopping precinct and approx 500m from the beach? • Luxurious contemporary home delivers 4BRs, study, 2 indoor & 3 outdoor living zones, rooftop terrace with ocean views, and lift. • Open plan living hub with private north facing pergola, lounge with scenic balcony and triple garage. • Quality kitchen with butler‘s pantry, Caesarstone-topped joinery, en suite & bathroom, ducted heating & cooling. • Your dream can now become reality... you CAN have it all! Want to see more? See the 360’ walk through online!

www.bellarineproperty.com.au

AUCTION

Sat 2nd December @ 11am

LAND SIZE

408sqm approx

INSPECT

Sat 11th November @ 12:10pm Sun 12th November @ 1:40pm

AGENT

Ben Roberts 0488 414 456 Toby Lee 0448 008 900 SMS ‘117PARADE’ to 0416907838 for further information and webbook

84 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads VIC 3227 P: 03 5254 3100 E: info@bellarineproperty.com.au

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ARMSTRONG CREEK BELL POST HILL BELMONT CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO EAST GEELONG GEELONG GEELONG GEELONG WEST GEELONG WEST GROVEDALE HIGHTON HIGHTON LARA MOUNT DUNEED NEWCOMB NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE NORLANE ST ALBANS PARK

Rent

26 Beard Street 139 Anakie Road 1 Cambra Road 4 Goodall Court 14 Sharland Road 7 Booth Court 10 Kiewa Court 11 Montana Court 103 Purnell Road 21 Talpa Crescent 5 Gatling Court 16 Bendle Street 18 Richmond Place 9 Pardon Place 82 Elizabeth Street 47 Clonard Avenue 3 Rimbool Road 35 Grantham Drive 15 Thwaites Close 415 Bacchus Marsh Road 20 Boeing Street 9 Watsons Road 20 Finch Street 18 Melbourne Road 5 Nowra Court 20 Tallis Street 46 Alkira Avenue 18 Darebin Street 66 Donnelly Avenue 21 Tallis Street 44 Tallis Street 55 Wendover Avenue 70 Forster Street 55 Donnelly Avenue 17 Sirius Court

$400 $380 $380 $250 $260 $300 $280 $280 $265 $295 $340 $315 $420 500 Fully Furnished $330 $330 $370 $390 $460 $470 $410 $330 $270 $230 $270 $240 $260 $380 $297 $230 $230 $240 $220 $240 $310

4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 2 0 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 3 4 0 1

TOWNHOUSES AND UNITS Suburb

Address

CORIO CORIO GEELONG GEELONG HAMLYN HEIGHTS HAMLYN HEIGHTS HERNE HILL HERNE HILL HIGHTON HIGHTON LOVELY BANKS MARSHALL NEWTOWN NEWTOWN NEWTOWN NORLANE SOUTH GEELONG SOUTH GEELONG

Rent

3/11 Coolidge Street 3/13 Ontario Avenue 6/52 McKillop Street 1/83 McKillop Street 3/42 Tahara Street 3/12 Mary Street 2/15 Buxton Road 2/10 Bakewell Street 1/11 Burdekin Road 43 Cuthbert Avenue 2/139 Anakie Road 18-20 Station Road 8/8-10 Ballater Avenue 5/29 Aberdeen Street 1/379 Shannon Avenue 2/26 Stradbroke Street 2B Lonsdale Street 2/21 Lonsdale Street

GEELONG GEELONG GROVEDALE HERNE HILL MOOLAP NORTH GEELONG NORTH SHORE

Rob Kules Director

Tessa Harrington Property Manager

Address 4/24 Aberdeen Street 172 Moorabool Street 13/147 Marshalltown Road 79 Heytesbury Street 2/45-53 Denbigh Street 203 Melbourne Road 2C & D Seabright Street

Kelly Kules

New Business Manager

Elly Alessi

Property Manager

Sally Freijah

New Business Manager

Linda Nelson

Property Manager

Barry Plant Geelong

Bell Park

78 Thorburn Street

Bell Park

39 McClelland Street

Bell Park

61 McClelland Street

Bell Post Hill

$200 $300 $330 $310 $200 $235 $220 $430 $310 $390 $270 $380 $300 $235 $245 Per Week $300 $430 $270

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Rent

Available

$760.00 per month $2,173 per month plus GST and outgoings $2,000 per month plus GST and outgoings $1,820 per month plus GST and outgoings $4,200 per month plus GST and outgoings $1,350 per month plus GST and outgoings $2,200 per month plus GST and outgoings

Emily Lester

Leasing Manager

Megan Simpson

Property Manager

Sarah McNulty Leasing Manager

Jasmine Kaur

Property Manager

11/29/2017 Now Now Now Now Now Now

C LEASED 1

AVAIL RENT

NOW

$230

30/11

$260

NOW

$320

91 Ruhamah Avenue

NOW

$440

Corio

28 Harpur Road

NOW

$220

Corio

32 Michigan Avenue

NOW

$250

Corio

9 Hancock Court

6/12

$275

Corio

1 Donax Road

15/12

$300

Drumcondra

39 Bell Parade

30/11

$340

Highton

8 Jessica Way

18/11

$595

Lara

11 Saintfeld Street

NOW

$350

Mount Duneed

11 Velocity Way

NOW

$360

Norlane

33 Waitara Grove

NOW

$250

Norlane

4 Tulip Street

NOW

$270

Norlane

6 Nowra Court

23/11

$290

Norlane

78 St Georges Road

30/11

$300

TOWNHOUSES & UNITS

COMMERCIAL Suburb

HOUSES

LEASED 2 1

LEASED 1

AVAIL RENT

Bell Park

4B Milan Street

NOW

$290

Bell Park

4A Milan Street

NOW

$320

Bell Park

1/104 Anakie Road

3 UNDER OFFER 2

NOW

$320

Belmont

4/7 Regent Street

NOW

$295

Belmont

1/46 Torquay Road

NOW

$440

Corio

3/1-3 Marilyn Close

NOW

$190

Herne Hill

4/36 Fraser Street

20/11

$185

Marshall

13/9 Moretti Court

NOW

$320

Newtown

18/54 Percy Street

NOW

$310

Norlane

2/35 Bellnore Drive

05/12

$250

Norlane

16B Camelia Crescent

NOW

$300

Whittington

24/5-13 Oxford Street

NOW

$290

Whittington

28/5-13 Oxford Street

NOW

$290

Whittington

26/5-13 Oxford Street

NOW

$290

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