Sold by Meg Pell and Tom Barr Smith of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "As well as many buyers making a permanent move, some are reviewing future travel plans and opting for a weekender for the next few years."
This beautiful north-facing acreage property just outside of Melbourne in the Red Hill region has been sold via auction by Meg Pell and Tom Barr Smith of Kay & Burton. The sale achieved 20% above the vendors’ reserve following a 10-day campaign.
The scenic property is ideally located to fully enjoy the Hinterland experience, located within a short walk of vibrant Red Hill village, Epicurean Centre, and Red-Hill Merricks Equestrian trail, and within a five minute drive of Point Leo Beach, wineries and the Red Hill market.
Speaking to WILLIAMS MEDIA, agent Meg Pell said the property “ticks most boxes”.
“The property is a very useable, manageable and desirable 10 acres, with dreamy sea and paddock views, northern aspect, lovely rural feel, large spring fed dam, private from neighbours, a really well zoned house with lots of family accommodation and fabulous entertaining areas, an orchard and established veg patch, close to Pt Leo Beach and walking distance to Red Hill village,” Meg told WILLIAMS MEDIA.
Prior to the sale, there were 35 private inspections, including 1 virtual inspection from NSW via Facetime. 13 parties requested to be a part of the Zoom Auction, with 7 bidders on the day. The home sold to buyers from Melbourne. “My understanding is that it will be an extended family weekender,” Meg told WILLIAMS MEDIA. “More generally our buyer range is broad - from families looking at a permanent tree change, including some due to the changed conditions after Covid, to those looking for a weekender out of the city now travel elsewhere is limited.”
“The majority are Melbourne based buyers, with some local, overseas and interstate. At the moment our overseas and interstate buyers are hindered somewhat by Covid, although they have expressed interest to purchase based on video footage.”
Privately poised on a sun swept and sheltered 10 acres (approx.) with broad views across Western Port, the low maintenance grounds include three acres of beautiful indigenous bushland with walkways through towering ferns to a picturesque and permanent spring fed dam, verdant reticulated kitchen garden, orchard and citrus grove and three frog ponds; while the gentle north sloping block and permanent water supply provides the ideal environment for vines with ample room for a paddock.
The five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom residence includes a spectacular architect designed addition, while offering a self-contained, four bedroom, two bathroom wing ideal for teenagers, extended family or Airbnb accommodation. The principal open-plan living and dining domain offers a spacious feel with vaulted ceiling, reclaimed timbers and banks of windows taking in the panoramic views, while decks facing north, east and west offer wonderful spaces to entertain or relax in the sun throughout the day.
“The fresh air and space that a lifestyle property offers have become luxury items in themselves during the current lockdown,” Meg said to WILLIAMS MEDIA. “Working from home has now become reality so people are reassessing where they live and work. Being just over an hour from Melbourne, the Red Hill region is the perfect option.”
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