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News.com.au
22-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Rare Newtown brick home beats hopes by $110K
A rare triple-pointed brick character house in blue chip Newtown that attracted crowds of buyers from Melbourne and beyond has sold for more than $100,000 above its price expectations. The three-bedroom period home at 365 Shannon Ave was snapped up for $1.23m at Saturday's auction after three bidders contested the 697sq m property. McGrath, Newtown agent Georgie Shaw said two bidders competed for the home down to the wire, with an expat family planning to return to Geelong securing the keys to the Edwardian era house. Mid-century home designed by AFL great up for sale Geelong's top homes of FY25 worth over $120m The property had been listed with a $1m to $1.1m price range. The character-filled house blends Edwardian charm and comfort in a renovation completed since the property last sold for $797,000 in 2018. That project remodelled the rear living area, where the open-plan kitchen and dining zone offers a butler's pantry and flows onto an expansive deck. The main lounge has an open fireplace and ornate period detailed ceiling, with the high ceilings, a wide entrance hall and leadlight details among the character features on show. 'A lot of the interest was from Melbourne buyers – inner Melbourne suburbs such as Elsternwick, Albert Park and Middle Park that are dying for that type of beautiful brick period home,' Ms Shaw said. 'And we just don't have many of them in Geelong, so obviously supply is low and demand was huge there. 'The facade was just so pretty and inside was just charming. It has pressed metal ceilings, original features, it had been really beautifully restored and renovated but still in keeping with the feel of the home.' Ms Shaw said the property attracted about 50 groups during the campaign, with 16 to 18 groups at each inspection. Even the main road position was not an issue for potential buyers, she said. 'Melbourne people are definitely not as deterred because they're used to it,' Ms Shaw said. 'I've got buyers that, for example, were living on Orrong Rd in Caulfield South, another group of buyers that came through were renting at High St, Armadale. 'Given inner-city Melbourne is so busy and the traffic flows 24/7, it's worse than Shannon Ave. 'And of an evening the traffic dies as there's no restaurants along there, no cafes so it's really only busy in certain times.' Ms Shaw said the double-brick construction, along with double glazing offered a surprising calm interior for buyers. 'That surprised a lot of people when once they stepped inside the house and closed the front door. 'They realised how solid it was and that all of the living areas were at the rear, with the double-front of the house being double-glazed, they saw even more value.'
Irish Times
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Times
Look inside: Period redbrick on South Circular Road imbued with eclectic style for €750,000
Address : 376 South Circular, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Price : €750,000 Agent : DNG View this property on The handsome redbrick period home at 376 South Circular Road in Dublin 8 is imbued with eclectic interior style. The owners, who bought the home in 2018 – for €576,000 according to the Property Price Register – were attracted to its period features and have retained and restored such elements throughout the 145sq m (1,560sq ft) four-bedroom home. The house, across the road from the beautiful Our Lady of Dolours church, is set back from the road beyond a charming front yard, bordered by low cast-iron railings. The terraced home features a deep box-bay window on the ground floor, and restored sash windows, the frames of which are painted grey. The porch features black and terracotta diamond-patterned tiling underfoot. One of the owners says she loves colour, while her husband prefers a minimalist, industrial style and the juxtaposition of both works together to create a welcoming home with lots of personality. When they first moved in, they had the house rewired and replumbed and the walls were replastered and painted. Entering the home, the hallway has blue and white sun-patterned tiling that is given space to shine, coupled with the hall's high ceilings and white walls. The livingroom off the hall also benefits from high ceilings, and the owners have made the most of the box-bay window by placing a mustard-coloured chaise longue under it. The floors here are the original wood, restored with additional salvage boards. A wood-burning stove sits in the fireplace, flanked by a selection of contemporary tiles by Wicklow-based artist Alanna Plekkenpol. READ MORE Entrance hall Livingroom Diningroom opens up to the livingroom Diningroom Kitchen Kitchen The substantial original wooden doors open into the diningroom, which features an original fireplace and a sash window overlooking the garden. The doors can be left open to create a dual-aspect cohesive space, perfect for entertaining or daily family life. The long dual-aspect kitchen is accessed down two steps to the rear of the house. Here the duality of styles really comes into play with a no-messing stainless-steel double oven housed in an exposed brick hearth, coupled with dark-green and white kitchen units, and an exposed-wood dining table with three glass-bauble pendant lights above it. There is also underfloor heating in the kitchen. As well as a paved patio outside the French doors, there is also a lovely seating area at the end of the garden, past a faux lawn, and shrubs and trees that can flourish in the northeast-facing space. There is also access to a gated laneway to the rear. Back inside, the main bathroom and a bedroom sit on the first-floor return. The spacious bathroom has bright blue tiles underfoot and white metro tiles and exposed brick on the walls. As well as a separate shower, it features a claw-foot Victorian bath, which the owners discovered hidden behind tiling when they moved in. Bedroom with pink wardrobes Bedroom Bathroom Back garden Back garden On the first floor, the main bedroom sits to the rear with built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes painted blush pink, with a second large double to the front. There is also a small room that is used as a home office that could also make a good nursery. This fine period home, with a C3 Ber, is a 10-minute drive or 35-minute walk from Dublin city centre, and is now on the market through DNG, seeking €750,000.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
See inside Grade II listed house near Stroud canal on sale for £700k
A Grade II listed period home has come onto the market. The semi-detached house boasts a south-facing garden and scenic views. It is situated between Stroud and Stonehouse and is close to the Ebley Wharf development, which has a coffee shop, wine bar, and barbers. The property is also close to St Matthew's Primary School and Foxmoor Primary School. The home has four bedrooms and spans 2,862 sq ft across three floors. There is a driveway with off-road parking, and the home is close to the Stroudwater Canal. The guide price - according to estate agents Hamptons - is £700k. The inside of the house has high ceilings and fireplaces. There is an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and utility room on the ground floor. The first floor has three bedrooms, with the master bedroom being 22 foot. There are also two bathrooms. The staircase then leads to a fourth attic room. Outside the property, the south-facing garden has been landscaped and has "secluded areas." There is also a "diverse collection of trees, plants, and shrubs." The property is also close to the M5, with access to Cheltenham and Bristol. A spokesperson for Hamptons said: "Steeped in character and Grade II listed, this period residence features a desirable south-facing garden and picturesque views. "Spanning 2,862 sq ft over three levels, the beautifully presented interior includes a welcoming entrance hall, a light and airy sitting room, and an impressive dining room, each enhanced by high ceilings and fireplaces. "The ground floor is completed by a kitchen and a convenient utility room. "The first floor offers three bedrooms, with the generous 22-foot master bedroom benefiting from lovely outlooks, and two bathrooms. "Stairs ascend to a versatile fourth attic room. "The south-facing gardens are a particular delight, recently landscaped to offer secluded areas ideal for outdoor gatherings, soaking up the sun, or reading."
