Carmen Forward is a freelance writer covering lifestyle and property
A crowd of 300 watched in the rain as the six-bedroom, three-level home sold for just $15,000 more than its reserve.
Five bidders pushed the large double-bricked house in the suburb’s “Golden Mile” $100,000 over its reserve.
The renovated home with pool and ample natural light broke the suburb record by $2 million in a hotly contested auction.
The Art Deco building attracted 10 registered parties at auction for what the agent described as a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.
Four parties competed for a five-bedroom home with high ceilings and a swimming pool after the owner had a change of heart.
It’s flexible enough to boost a property’s value, be used as extra living space or gather a whole family together.
The proceeds of the deceased estate will be donated to charity after six local families competed for the beachside residence.
The four-bedroom home soared $610,000 above its reserve after eight parties registered for the brick home with two entrances.
A string of relatively affordable areas have been highly sought by tree-changers and investors.
Australians love to take a dip at the beach, but cooling off in your own backyard is still a dream for many.