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Buyer Tania Christoffelsz, right, with Maxwell Collins, Geelong agent Laura Vander Noord.
A LOCAL family ended a two year property search after landing the keys to their dream home at a Moolap auction.
Their top bid of $1.325m was enough to overcome one other buyer in the mix for the sprawling lifestyle property at Manton Rd.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
The private oasis is set on a 4047sq m allotment.
It features a charming three-bedroom home made from Geelong red brick, a cracking outdoor entertainment area with swimming pool, and a converted garage that has a sound studio, office and kitchenette.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
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Buyer Tania Christoffelsz said she loved the family-friendly nature of the home, and the outdoor entertainment area that comes kitted with a wood fired pizza oven and barbecue.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
“We’re going to move in with our three children, “Ms Christoffelsz said.
“We’ve been renting for the past two years.”
Maxwell Collins, Geelong agent Eugene Caroll, auctioneer Duncan Skene and agent Laura Vander Noord.
Price hopes had been $1.3m to $1.4m for the three-bedroom home.
The underbidder kicked the auction off with a $1.1m bid.
A few of the neighbours called in to watch the auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
Shortly after, Maxwell Collins, Geelong auctioneer Duncan Skene placed a vendor bid of $1.25m and from there, the price slowly climbed in $10,000 and $5,000 increments.
Maxwell Collins, Geelong auctioneer Duncan Skene wraps things up.
Mr Skene declared the property on the market when the price reached $1.3m.
“It’s an opportunity to live on a big parcel of land so close to town, and potential to make this your dream home,” Mr Skene said.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
“It’s a well-loved, well-presented and well-built character home.”
Mr Skene said the property felt like being on permanent holiday, and that most of the interest came from local buyers looking for a bit more land.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
Inside, the home has multiple living zones, one with cathedral ceilings, another with a built-in bar, while the central kitchen, dining and family area has a wood heater.
Auction at Manton Rd, Moolap.
Set away from the others, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
The property has lush gardens and plenty of shedding, and is 10 minutes by car to the Geelong CBD.