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A unique bushland property S ET on 19 hectares of native bushland, agents say this property is one of the most unique residences in Gippsland. Originally designed with hexagonal buildings linked by hallways, this home delivers a layout not often seen in modern architecture. Recent renovations have taken this property to a whole new level, bringing in revenue opportunity through accommodation and business training retreats. The residence has been designed with family in mind, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two laundries, two kitchens, two living areas, an undercover entertainment area, multiple verandas and a balcony. The eastern wing of the residence has been used as a bed and breakfast, while the western wing has magnificent views of the landscape. This wing has a light-filled family zone with polished concrete floors, and a kitchen with custom cabinets, a barn door to the walk-in pantry, a dual compartment oven and servery window to the entertainment area. There is a solid fuel heater and reverse cycle unit, along with access out to the north-facing veranda. The second storey master bedroom has one of the three renovated bathrooms, and features a walk-in robe and stunning views from the balcony over the farming valley to the east. The remaining bathrooms service the bed and breakfast wing and surplus bedrooms. Other features include stone and brick feature walls, locally sourced timber, a loft study linking the family zone and master bedroom, ample storage in sheds and containers, water supply from tanks plus surplus from the dams, a large water feature in the garden, fed from the dam, brick retaining walls and a full camera security
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Property: Six bedroom architecturally designed home with a fully self contained studio, presenting earning opportunity as a bed and breakfast or retreat. Address: 77 English Rd, Maffra West Upper. Price: $1,200,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Kevin Read on 0488 411 026.
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AS Melburnians continue to run for the hills, there are concerns the great sea and tree change is pushing prices out of reach for the some Gippslanders. This year, 43,000 people exited Australia’s capital cities for regional areas — the largest influx the Australian Bureau of Statistics has seen since it began recording the data. A report released by Proptrack, commissioned by realestate.com.au, found anecdotally, activity on realestate.com.au (including
Positioned on the edge of town surrounded by farmland, this 2 acre (8023m2) property creates a lifestyle like no other. THE RESIDENCE: A floorplan with the modern family in mind. * 4 generous bedrooms with the master best described as a suite with walk in robe, split system air conditioning and spacious ensuite * open plan living areas with a rumpus room ideally positioned for the teenagers *eye-catching kitchen with butler s pantry * and a double garage with direct home access. THE TENNIS COURT: ITF size, synthetic grass, with high standard fencing and state of the art lighting. This is a serious tennis court. THE GYMNASIUM: A 20m x 10m fully equipped fitness gym that is every fitness fanatic s dream complete with rubber matting flooring, cardio machines, Olympic lifting platforms, plates & bars, dumb bells, wall bells, kettlebells and free standing, 4 station rig with gymnastic rings, ropes and wall ball targets. There are full bathroom facilities and the bonus of a 3 person infrared ihealth sauna. THE DEPENDENT PERSONS UNIT: High standard 2 bedroom unit boasting an outstanding north facing kitchen, lounge with split system air conditioning, built in robes to both bedrooms, excellent bathroom facilities and a relaxing sunroom overlooking the tennis court.
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system. The fully self-contained studio was purposely built to conduct corporate retreats and seminars. With about 76 square metres of floorspace, it has all the amenities needed to continue this style of business, or convert to more accommodation, a gallery, boutique hospitality area or any number of other business models. The studio features a timber kitchenette with a dishwasher, a toilet block with disability access, a viewing deck with shade sails, two reverse cycle units for heating and cooling and another full camera security system. Agents say this would be a wonderful opportunity for a tree changer or empty nester looking for a stunning location in Gippsland with great earning capacity.
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searches, high intent buyer activity and views per listings) continued to grow for regional areas. In fact, regional activity has outpaced that of metropolitan areas, suggesting an ongoing relationship between COVID and regional relocation. However, counter-urbanisation is not a new trend; numbers of people looking for a regional tree change have been climbing since 2011, according to the report. Wellington Real Estate’s Julian McIvor, based in Sale, confirmed the numbers of enquiries from Melburnians for the region had grown during the past 12 months. “Speaking with a lot of the other agents it [demand] is certainly on the increase,” Mr McIvor said. “Early on, it was just the dribs and drabs — but now the numbers are definitely up. I am surprised at the amount I have sold sight unseen.” Mr McIvor believes the hybrid work model is contributing to the numbers of Melburnians shifting to Wellington Shire. “There is a lot of conversations around changing workplaces and working from home, the commute by train is only two and a half to three hours, so they can handle it for one or two days a week,” he said. Mr McIvor does not believe the region is suffering from a shortage of properties, but admitted the prices were definitively climbing. “It is certainly pushing things up — they [Melburnians] have more money,” he said. Gippsland experienced the greatest year-on -year percentage change in buyer demand for the past 12 months of any region in Victoria. The report showed buyers were looking toward larger homes; five-plus bedroom homes were searched for more, while searches for three to four bedroom homes dropped during the past 12 months. Listings steadily declined in regional centres, showing the options for prospective buyers were beginning to dry up. Regional listings dropped by 40 index points, while it only fell by 20 index points in metro areas. The average regional house price is continuing to climb, with house prices growing by 22 per cent since January 2020 to the highest they have been in 30 years. The median house price for Sale has grown by $45,000 since November 2020, while units have climbed by $16,000 during the same period. — Josh Farrell
