Compton Green Village Green Magazine Issue 128

Winter 2012 Property Guide Issue 128

MARKET REPORT

We predict the property market will remain stable as we approach Winter and is a climate buyers will certainly warm to. To date we have experienced an increase in buyer enquiry across all of our trade areas and the positive news of the RBA interest rate cuts signals some favourable outcomes for the Melbourne property market.

In the first half of 2012 we witnessed a consistent volume of sales and our auction clearance rate was on the increase compared to the previous quarter. The interest rate cuts in May impacted consumer confidence significantly and the pulse of the property market is beating faster.

Location really is the key and the western suburbs continue to thrive as we have highly treasured and sought-after areas. CEO of The Real Estate Institute Of Victoria, Enzo Raimondo recently revealed positive news for people considering purchasing in the inner west, “The western suburbs is the pick of all places to buy. I personally believe the western suburbs as an established area will show continued growth even in difficult times. Now is the right time to buy.”

Our vibrant Compton Green team is devoted to facilitating change whether it is residential sales or property management, we are all busy working hard and have an exciting few months ahead.

Compton Green’s Williamstown office will be demolished in the second half of 2012. It’s been our home since the 60’s and whilst it’s with some sadness we see it flattened out, we are very excited with what we have planned to replace it! We have secured a small shop at Ferguson Street, Williamstown which will be our home until the new building is complete.

It’s business as usual from this address.

It’s my great pleasure to inform you that Adrian Butera has registered to compete in the REIV Senior Auctioneers

competition which will be held in June. Adrian continues to push himself to perform at his absolute best. In July we have our Compton Green Project Day for our staff and looking further down the track, our State Of The Market Information Forum in September will provide local residents with an in-depth understanding of the current property market trends.

We wish you all the best in your search or sale and look forward in assisting all of our existing and new clients in making their change possible.

Brad Carlin-Smith Director 0466 605 522 bradc@comptongreen.com.au

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Property Directory Suburb Address

Amenities

Price

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Yarraville

Bed 3 | Bath 2

$790,000-$840,000

4&5

81 Tarrengower Street

Yarraville

3 Severn Street

Bed 2 | Bath 1

$509,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Yarraville

3/35 Norfolk Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$810,000-$890,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Yarraville

60 Newcastle Street

Bed 2 | Bath 1

$560,000-$610,000

Huss Saad 0413 364 769

Yarraville

24 Maryston Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$650,000-$675,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Yarraville

84 Hamilton Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$750,000

Yarraville

14 Cranbrook Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$460,000-$490,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Dee Gibson 0416 091 369

Land

$375,000-$400,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Yarraville

82 Blackwood Street

Yarraville

32, 32A & 32B Ballarat Street Bed 2+ | Bath 1

Price Upon Application

Williamstown

5 Vulcan Grove

$1,160,000

Bed 3 | Bath 3 | Car 2

3 Colin Rich 0414 397 164

Williamstown

2/33 The Strand

Bed 3 | Bath 3 | Car 2

$1,750,000

Dee Gibson 0416 091 369

Williamstown

44 Railway Place

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

Price Upon Application

John Galea 0405 564 669 15

Williamstown

32 Queen Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1

$1,000,000-$1,100,000

Williamstown

82 Power Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$890,000-$950,000

Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

Williamstown

83 Park Crescent

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$879,500

Williamstown

34 McGuire Crescent

Bed 4 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$990,000 plus

Williamstown

6 Lemmon Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1

$650,000

Steele Sexton 0403 557 711 Colin Rich 0414 397 164

Williamstown

5/74 Kororoit Creek Road

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$795,000

Williamstown

2 Illawarra Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 1

$775,000-$830,000

Williamstown

4-18 Ferguson Street

Bed 1 | Bath 1

$214,000

Colin Rich 0414 397 164 8&9

6 Steele Sexton 0403 557 711

Williamstown

3 Dalagarno Street

Bed 2 | Bath 2 | Car 2

Price Upon Application

Williamstown

32 Chandler Street

Bed 4 | Bath 1 | Car 1

Price Upon Application Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

West Footscray

24 Waiora Parade

Bed 2 | Bath 1 | Car 3

$410,000-$445,000

West Footscray

197 Sunshine Road

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$290,000-$340,000

Seddon

7 Pole Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2

$831,000

John Galea 0405 564 669 Traci Charles 0425 717 489 10 Huss Saad 0413 364 769

Seddon

7 Bayview Road

Bed 2 | Bath 1

$690,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Seddon

14 Austin Street

Bed 4 | Bath 2

$830,000-$870,000

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Seddon

87 Alexander Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2

$650,000-$710,000

Huss Saad 0413 364 769

Seddon

14 Alexander Street

Bed 4 | Bath 1 | Car 2

Price Upon Application

Huss Saad 0413 364 769

Seddon

4 Acton Street

Bed 2 | Bath 1

$620,000-$660,000

Seaholme

16 High Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$855,000

Susie O’Neill 0417 755 450 Martin Rankin 0421 605 271

Seaholme

14 Cambridge Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$760,000-$790,000

Point Cook

37 Vaucluse Boulevard

Bed 5 | Bath 3 | Car 3

$1,000,000-$1,100,000 Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

Point Cook

36/39 Astley Crescent

North Melbourne 243 Peel Street

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Bed 2 | Bath 2 | Car 1

$315,000

Bed 2 | Bath 1 | Car 1

$950,000-$1,050,000 Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

Newport

121 Woods Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$650,000-$690,000

Newport

1 Peel Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1

$1,050,000

Traci Charles 0425 717 489 7 Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

Newport

26/4 Mason Street

Bed 2 | Bath 1 | Car 1

$560,000

Susie O’Neill 0417 755 450

Newport

10 Jack Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 1

$445,000

Susie O’Neill 0417 755 450

Newport

3B Home Road

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$800,000-$880,000

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Newport

33 Collingwood Road

Bed 3 | Bath 1

$690,000-$720,000

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Maidstone

22/8 Crefden Street

Bed 2 | Bath 1 | Car 1

$370,000

Kingsville

146 Williamstown Road

Bed 5 | Bath 1 | Car 2

$625,000

Kingsville

105 Queensville Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 1

$620,000-$650,000

Footscray

6/1 Saltriver Place

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 1

$685,000

Footscray

360 Barkly Street

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 4

$625,000-$675,000

Docklands

1502/90 Lorimer Street

Bed 2 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$1,020,000

John Galea 0405 564 669 Martin Rankin 0421 605 271 Nathan Johnson 0410 331 032 Steele Sexton 0403 557 711 11 Traci Charles 0425 717 489

Altona North

11 Sixth Avenue

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 5

$420,000-$440,000

John Galea 0405 564 669

Altona North

30 Macdonald Avenue

Bed 4 | Bath 3 | Car 4

$609,000

John Galea 0405 564 669

Altona

304/117 Pier Street

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

$520,000

Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522

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Yarraville 32, 32A & 32B Ballarat Street Outstanding opportunity to buy one of Yarraville’s trophy retail investments perfectly positioned in the heart of Yarraville village. 2 x retail shops and dwelling. Hausfrau Bakery Area: 140 SQM (Approx) Rental: $38,025.00.

Dawson Liquor Investments Area: 43 SQM (Approx) Rental: $22,997.00. 2/3 bedroom dwelling. Approx: $32,000.00. Land Area: 232 SQM. (Approx) Zoned: Business 1.

Features

Bed 2+ | Bath 1 |

Enquire

txt BAL to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

11:30am Thursday 21st June on location

Contact

Stan Sidiropoulos 0413 332 180 & Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Yarraville 81 Tarrengower Street

“Living The Vibrant Village Lifestyle!”

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This rare opportunity to secure of Yarraville’s most stunning period-style homes exuding with elegance and sophistication is right at your fingertip. You’ll love the lifestyle on offer in the vibrant village with its funky cafes, restaurants and theatre making it one of Melbourne’s finest inner-City suburbs. Featuring beautiful timber floors, period fireplace, high ceilings and spacious light filled open plan kitchen/ meals area, and stunning modern bathroom + master ensuite, this is a property you’ll truly want to call your own.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 2 |

Enquire

txt TAR to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

2pm Saturday 23rd June on location

Contact

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271 & Huss Saad 0413 364 769 Yarraville 9314 1188 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Williamstown 2 Illawarra Street Seize this incredible opportunity and renovate or recreate your ideal masterpiece in an elite Williamstown position (STCA.) This is a once in a lifetime opportunity as this home is positioned a block away from The Esplanade and close to Williamstown Beach. Featuring: large living/dining area,attached self-contained bungalow. The backyard is perfect for a designer’s inspiration to extend (STCA) while side & rear access further emphasises a worthwhile project.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 1

Enquire

txt ILL to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

10am Saturday 30th June on location

Contact

Susie O’Neill 0417 755 450 & Adrian Butera 0409 099 791 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Newport 121 Woods Street Experience an immediate impression of light, space and contemporary comfort from the moment you step inside this family home. Built for entertaining and daily living, the layout features two family rooms, kitchen with new appliances and timber deck, a sophisticated area for dining. The master bedroom (BIR’S) has ensuite and the additional two bedrooms (BIR’S) are serviced by a sky lit bathroom. Features: heating, cooling, study, off street parking, backyard.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

Enquire

txt WOO to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

12pm Saturday 30th June on location

Contact

Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522 & Nathan Johnson 0410 331 032 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Williamstown 34 McGuire Crescent

A Truly Exceptional Lifestyle Awaits

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Nestled in a tranquil neighbourhood rests a classic family home. Nothing has been overlooked in creating this private sanctuary which boasts parkland on the doorstep and an idyllic lifestyle by the bay. Downstairs comprises a lounge room, kitchen/dining room and generous bedroom with BIR’S. The remaining three bedrooms (BIR’S) are situated on the second level (two with balconies/views of the bay.) Features: entertainer’s deck/garden, heating, cooling, dishwasher, double garage.

Features

Bed 4 | Bath 2 | Car 2

Enquire

txt MCG to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

2pm Saturday 30th June on location

Contact

Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522 & Nathan Johnson 0410 331 032 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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West Footscray 197 Sunshine Road If a lifestyle of ease is important, than this home should not be missed. Offering comfortable, low-maintenance spaces, this residence holds incredible appeal for first home buyers, renovators or developers (STCA, 448m2 approx). Exuding a 60’s charm, this home has a welcoming lounge room, functional kitchen, three spacious bedrooms (main-BIR’S). The large backyard is perfect for extension (STCA.) Features: separate laundry, fireplace, ornate ceilings. Close to shops, transport, schools.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 2

Enquire

txt SUN to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

3pm Saturday 30th June on location

Contact

Huss Saad 0413 364 769 & Martin Rankin 0421 605 271 Yarraville 9314 1188 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Footscray 360 Barkly Street Feel time stand still as you enter this almost 110 year old home. Offered to the market for the first time ever, this is a rare chance to renovate (STCA) this three bedroom family home into your dream vision or for mixed use zoning (medical centre, shops, dwellings, townhouses) STCA. The large backyard is perfect for a designer’s inspiration to extend. Close to shops, schools, transport, CBD. Features Enquire

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | Car 4 txt BAR to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

12pm Saturday 7th July on location

Contact

Martin Rankin 0421 605 271 & Adrian Butera 0409 099 791 Yarraville 9314 1188 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Newport 33 Collingwood Road

A Brilliant Lifestyle Beckons

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The charming facade of this Edwardian home creates positive first impressions from the onset. Conveniently positioned, this family sanctuary reaps all of the lifestyle awards as it walking distance to The Esplanade, cafes, schools. Three bedrooms (main-BIR) and a modern bathroom provide appealing accommodation in a home made memorable by rich period detail. Further enhancing this residence are two family areas, dining room, open plan kitchen. Features: garden, fireplaces, heating.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 1 |

Enquire

txt COL to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

11am Saturday 7th July on location

Contact

Susie O’Neill 0417 755 450 & Steele Sexton 0403 557 711 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Newport 3B Home Road Escape into this luxurious home and be greeted by the true essence of stylish, contemporary living. Positioned in a sought after pocket of Newport, this 12 month old residence is footsteps away from The Strand, Newport Station, schools. Immaculately ďŹ nished, this home comprises: designer kitchen, lounge/dining room, three large bedrooms (two BIR’S, main- ensuite & WIR). Features: heating, cooling, entertaining deck, double car garage (rear access), SMEG oven and dishwasher.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

Enquire

txt HOM to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

1pm Saturday 7th July on location

Contact

Brad Carlin-Smith 0466 605 522 & Nathan Johnson 0410 331 032 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Williamstown 32 Queen Street “Explore.Dream. Discover”-Mark Twain. Only footsteps away from The Strand lies a 1950’s circa brick veneer home and 1860’s circa blue stone cottage (586m2 approx). The land has been loved by The Lafferty’s for 150 years and the brick home represents a unique opportunity for sub division, development, renovation (STCA.) Conveniently positioned in close proximity to quality schools, shops, transport and easy access to the CBD. Features Enquire

Bed 3 | Bath 1 | txt QUEE to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

1pm Saturday 21st July on location

Contact

Colin Rich 0414 397 164 & Adrian Butera 0409 099 791 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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Seaholme 14 Cambridge Street The captivating spaces of this timeless home brilliantly cater to every stage of family life. Gleaming Tasmanian Oak floors, high ceilings and a distinct sense of space creates a positive first impression. Comprising: welcoming family room, large backyard, three beautifully designed bedrooms and well-equipped kitchen. Features: venetian blinds, cooling, heating, off street parking (three cars), dishwasher. Positioned close to Cherry Lake, shops, Altona Beach and quality schools.

Features

Bed 3 | Bath 2 | Car 2

Enquire

txt CAM to 0429 306 075 for a price guide & open times

Auction

1pm Saturday 21st July on location

Contact

Nathan Johnson 0410 331 032 & Adrian Butera 0409 099 791 Williamstown 9397 1600 or visit comptongreen.com.au

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how green is your investment?

Goes Green is an exciting initiative developed by Compton Green, your local real estate agent for over 80 years.

Because houses are our business, we concentrated on water saving measures and other ‘green’ concerns, soon realising our research may help our landlords (and subsequently, their tenants). By developing a simple checklist and plan for improving the ‘green’ credentials of properties under our management, we believed we could create real benefits for all involved. Hence, Goes Green was born.

Now we direct our attention to all landlords to make them aware of all the areas we can assist them in improving their homes.

Goes Green aims to help our environment, save money for the tenant and add value to our landlords investment.

To find out how to green up your investment property contact your local Compton Green office or visit goesgreen.com.au