45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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The popularity of Little River for people searching for that perfect lifestyle property has helped create a new price benchmark for a premium five acre home.

Such was the case at 45 Shaws Rd, where a 2.02ha property was snapped up for $2.325m.

The property had drawn a crowd throughout the four-week campaign, said HF Richardson agent Matt Poustie.

“We had a very large turnout on auction day after a strong inspection campaign which secured just under 40 inspectees over the four weeks,” he said.

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Three bidders raised a hand during last Sunday’s auction, however the crowd saw the property passed in for $2.232m.

Auctioneer Matt Poustie calls for bids at 45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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But post-auction negotiations shifted the price another $93,000 to get to an agreeable sale price.

Mr Poustie said it was a standout district result for a premium five acre rural lifestyle property.

La Bella Vita was a decade old Dennis Family Homes construction with a distinct Mediterranean influence and a You Yangs outlook.

45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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45 Shaws Rd, Little River.

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Double height Queensland bricks was just one of the features behind the automatic gates.

While the five-bedroom house was the obvious star, the property also enjoyed a championship-sized synthetic, floodlit tennis court, a swimming pool or manicured lawn and gardens.

Also a covered deck with built-in speakers and surround sound system, a deck extending beneath a shady grape wine, while other pursuits were also indulged, such as the golf putting and pitching green.