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Kieron Hunter, left, calls for bids at 54 Riverview Tce, Belmont.
A classic California bungalow in a favourite riverside Belmont pocket found a buyer after auction.
The three-bedroom timber residence at 54 Riverview Tce sold on Saturday amid negotiations after the auction didn’t reach the vendor’s reserve price.
Two bidders contested the auction or the 580sq m property on a corner block after Barry Plant, Highton auctioneer Kieron Hunter opened with an $800,000 vendor bid.
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But the auction stalled with the bidding reaching $850,000 and Mr Hunter couldn’t prize another rise from the underbidders.
Mr Hunter said the property later sold at a higher price, that was just below the $889,000 to $949,000 range.
54 Riverview Tce, Belmont.
Auctioneer Kieron Hunter speaks with the highest bidder during the auction.
“We had probably four or five considering it,” Mr Hunter said after the auction.
“A lot of interest from people from East Geelong, Geelong West, South Geelong, all looking at competing properties in that area.
“The main attraction was with Riverview Tce. They were similar homes but you’re getting the access to the river and walking distance to amenities, shops, things that you don’t get in some of those other locations.
“It obviously needs some work., it was purely driven on the facade and the location. It has a good orientation on the block as well.”
54 Riverview Tce, Belmont.
54 Riverview Tce, Belmont.
54 Riverview Tce, Belmont.
The house offered loads of street appeal thanks to its pretty front garden, deep veranda and a large bay window with leadlight.
The house has been modernised but retains period features such as high ceilings, timber flooring, ceiling roses and feature lighting from the era.
The spacious living room and main bedroom are found off either side of the entry hall.
The living room has a view of the front garden through that beautiful bay window, and an antique fireplace with timber mantle.
The main bedroom is a pretty room with a leadlight feature window and built-in wardrobes.
At the rear of the house, the dining area overlooks the back garden and undercover outdoor area. The kitchen and dining area provides a good space for the family to gather.