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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tranquil Family Haven With Birdsong

4 Chadwick Place, Vermont South




The perfect haven to return to at the end of a long day, this exceptional family home offers versatile & accommodating spaces, indoors and out. Features: 4 bedrooms (including main with ensuite), a guest suite/home office (external access) with kitchen & sitting room, formal living/dining room, open-plan kitchen/meals/family room, ducted heating, RC split-systems, study/rumpus room, powder room, 2 bathrooms, outdoor spa, covered alfresco area, entertainment deck, double lock-up garage, alarm, and idyllic gardens with private gate to Bellbird Dell. Positioned on an 815 sqm (approx.) allotment in a quiet court surrounded by bushland reserves; walk to Vermont Secondary College & more!

 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Let the Sun Shine In!

15 Cumberland Court, Forest Hill

Auction: Saturday 22nd October, 12pm




Positioned on an elevated 649sqm allotment and designed to take in ample light from the north-facing rear gardens, this character-filled home is an enchanting, leafy retreat featuring a warm and inviting ambience, sun-dappled living spaces, and an expansive entertainment deck. Comprises: 3 bedrooms, polished floorboards, L-shaped living/dining room with wood fire heater and air-conditioning, kitchen (with stainless steel appliances) with Rinnai instant hot water system, family room, ducted heating, spacious deck, tranquil and private gardens, 4 car garage with workshop space. Close to schools, bus, shops, Aqualink aquatic centre and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, this is a prized, convenient location for families.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Property Sales Under the Hammer


In a property market which is currently slow, as a result of buyer uncertainty, auctions are proving a way of getting property to move.  Properties that go to auction are spending 40% less days on the market and First National Real Estate’s corporate auctioneer said he expects this trend to continue.

“Even though there is uncertainty about the market, the future, carbon tax and so on, there are often no real concrete reasons why properties are not selling” corporate auctioneer Mike McCaffery said.  



“We are seeing this in every state across the country, where auctions are moving properties faster than other sales methods”.

“We encourage vendors to go to auction for a number of reasons,” Jee Chin, principal of First National JM Chase said.

“For the vendor, it provides a set date when they will know the result of the sale.  For the buyer who might be thinking about a property and are considering their options, an auction actually helps them make a decision.”

“In many ways an auction is a mini version of the market,” Mr McCaffery said.

“On the day, both the vendor and buyer can see what the interest is and the price people are prepared to pay.  An auction says this is the day, this is the time, make a decision.  It makes people certain one way or the other.”

“If property owners really want to sell their property, we tell them to go to auction, we know they will get a result on the day,” Mr Chin said. “We know the market, we know the buyers, and we can bring those buyers to the auction and get a result”.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Sophisticated and Harmonious Design

18 View Road, Vermont

Auction: Saturday 8th October, 2pm






Art meets life with this majestic and unique family home, showcasing quality craftsmanship and an appreciation for sophisticated & harmonious design featuring natural textures, localised lighting, recessed wall storage and neutral tones creating warmth, continuity, and calm, efficient spaces to accommodate a growing family. The upper level comprises: open-plan family/living (bluestone fireplace with timber storage feature wall) and dining featuring stunning Tasmanian Oak floors, granite kitchen with SS appliances and imported marble floors, sitting room, home theatre room (with acoustic panelling & surround sound system), linen room, designer family bathroom with spa, and 3 robed bedrooms including main with WIRs, ensuite and exquisite views. The open-plan living zone opens to alfresco entertainment facilities including a sheltered Spotted Gum deck complete with timber stacker sliding door, heat lamps and bench seating, a 6-8 person spa with built-in stereo and ‘light show’, BBQ area, and immaculate private landscaped gardens. The home’s lower-level features a 4th bedroom, bathroom, study, laundry, 400 bottle capacity cellar with fan-based temperature control, and a spacious rumpus room and wet bar with funky orange backlit feature wall. Versatile and functional living areas offer excellent options for teens/extended family. Comfort, security and luxury is guaranteed, and the home is perfect for hosting parties – beginning with your housewarming!

Extras: hardwired surround sound in main living area, theatre room & rumpus, ducted heating; evaporative cooling; grand entrance with contemporary chandelier & polished hardwood staircase; modern decorative doors in rumpus and theatre room; sensor lights; pet-sensitive security system; RC DLUG; under house storage; 11,000L water tank with fully-integrated watering system & external tap. Positioned on an elevated ¼ acre block in a peaceful setting attracting birdlife; enjoy easy access to Eastlink and shopping centres; walk to Vermont Secondary College, primary schools, and bus.

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