Five bidders clashed about this Essendon Federation classic and ended an emotional 50-year chapter for one family. Image: delivered
An Essendon family house that is held for almost 50 years has been sold in an emotional auction for $ 2,642 million, more than $ 400,000 above the guide.
The 27 Raleigh St -Aonroende good, a corner block of 920 m² with graceful federation -details and a separately measured bungalow, attracted five strong bidders.
Jellis Craig Moonee Valley director Christian Lonzi said that the competition started firmly in $ 50,000 steps before he delayed up to $ 25,000 increases when Momentum wore the price far beyond $ 2.2 million $ 2.4 million price guide.
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“It was a fantastic auction, five interested parties, not supplied suppliers, and three serious contenders to the end,” said Mr. Lonzi.
“The property was declared on the market at $ 2.6 million and pushed another $ 42,500 before the hammer came down.”
The sale was mainly moving for the sellers.
The estate was managed by an executor son on behalf of his brothers and sisters after their parents lived in the house for almost half a century.
Retro Charm: The Backyard Gazebo hides a spa bath that became a quirky drawcard for buyers. Image: delivered
A Time Capsule cuisine from the 1970s is waiting for transformation in the next chapter of this Windy Hill house. Image: delivered
For them it was occupied by the original builders, the England. In a rare moment of continuity, the granddaughter of the England even returned to view the auction.
“It only had two families, which made it extra special,” said Mr. Lonzi.
“When the Havel fell, tears were gathered outside with the family.
“It felt like the end of an era.”
Beautiful in pink: vintage bathroom fittings show the untouched character of the house after decades in one family. Image: delivered
Character detail shines in the children’s bedroom, complete with graceful fireplace and federation relationships. Image: delivered
The buyers are a young family who is moving from nearby Moonee Ponds, who are planning to turn the real estate into their home in the long term.
They are planning to enjoy his current state before renovating, with the individually measured bungalow to be used as a home office and accommodation for an au pair.
“It is incredibly solid, a real quality structure, with a beautiful federation character,” said Mr. Lonzi.
“Heritage overlays mean that you have to keep the facade, but buyers love that. Inside there is room to modernize and really make one home forever.”
As soon as a games that withdrew, the billiard room reflects the generous scale of the house and the old-World elegance. Image: delivered
The oversized main suite catches the grandeur of Essendon’s Federation Streetscapes. Image: delivered
The director of Jellis Craig Moonee Valley said that 920m² corner blocks in tightly held hill were “once in a generation of opportunities”, with recent nearby sales that did not offer the same shape or land size.
Mr. Lonzi predicted that the late start of the spring market of Melbourne would see that more offers would arise until October and November.
“If we see a rate reduction, this will continue to feed the question,” he said.
“Buyers are already responding positively. Melbourne still represents value compared to other capitals, and that trust will only be produced in 2026.”
Ornate ceilings, leadlight windows and original open fireplaces anchor the formal living room in the federation tradition. Image: delivered
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