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FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

THE ENTERTAINER

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: PAGE 26

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SOLD Corio Mind Over Matter... Must Be Sold

AUCTION Norlane West Price by Negotiation $289,000 - $299,000 On Your Marks - For This Stunning Townhouse

Get yourself into this home and see that the work needed to finish it will only put dollars back in your pocket. Consisting of 3 double bedrooms each with built-in-robes this home features a spacious bright lounge and a separate kitchen meals that is deceivingly large enough to use as a second living area. Includes a wood heater and a gas wall furnace, floating floors, some security shutters and an alarm system. Outside there is a large single garage with remote and rear access that could accommodate the tallest of vehicles and in the backyard is a second garage/shed ideal for storage or those who like to tinker. Best of all are the the opportunities that await someone prepared to use a little elbow grease or has some flair for development (stca) on this vast 696 sqm allotment. Close to schools, shops, transport and easy ring road access in a quiet court location, get your mind over the small jobs needed to bring this home up and meet this willing seller.

OPEN HOME: By Appointment ADDRESS: 7 Minehan Court AUCTION:

It will be a race in Norlane West amongst buyers to cross the finish line and call this stunning and spaciously crafted townhouse home. Brand new, the odds are in your favour with a huge open living space that opens to the sun drenched north facing courtyard. Other features include a study area, floating timber floors, 6 star energy rating (includes double glazed windows), stone benches, dishwasher, central heating plus remote access garage with internal access. Be a winner and get here first.

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Mario Grgic 0419 353 032 Nick De Stefano 0431 230 124 E: northgeelong@harcourts.com.au E: nick.destefano@harcourts.com.au

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Mario Grgic 0419 353 032 Ivan Fantela 0414 423 937 E: northgeelong@harcourts.com.au E: ivan.fantela@harcourts.com.au

North Geelong OPEN HOME: Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 1:30 pm ADDRESS: 1/1 Kentucky Avenue

Hamlyn Heights Price by Negotiation $300,000 - $330,000 Newcomb $255,000 - $275,000 A Big Bold Bargain to Boast About Rental Return of $285 Per Week. You Do The Maths!

We won´t sugar coat the truth, this home needs some serious elbow grease. But we will tell you the opportunity for the reward is specatular. Each bedroom is generous (3 upstairs and 1 down), there is a semi en suite, there are 2 very spacious living areas, one which opens to the updated kitchen and through the sliding door is the sun drenched north facing back yard. With polished timber floors, 2 rc ac´s, a wood heater plus a gas heater (and appliances), the benefits must be looking obvious by now. Outside features a large carport plus a garage that has been transformed into a retreat (which was once an office). In need of a paint and a general touch up, the value on offer means you will have a high yielding rental or simply a large family in a popular suburb close to schools, shops, transport and City or Ring Road access. Roll up your sleeves, let the transformation unfold and reap the rewards.

North Geelong OPEN HOME: Saturday 12 - 12:30 pm ADDRESS: 3 Anakie Road Joe Grgic 0438 328 728 Nick De Stefano 0431 230 124 E: joe.grgic@harcourts.com.au E: nick.destefano@harcourts.com.au

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What an absolutely fantastic way to start your investment portfolio! Previously rented at $285 per week this beautifully presented 3 bedroom, 2 living area home stands out above the rest and represents great value and is perfect for the first home buyer or investor. Privately set back off the street this beautifully presented home comprises of 3 very generous bedrooms, 2 with built in robes, functional timber kitchen with new gas oven and cooktop, front living room complete with new reverse cycling heating and cooling unit and neat central bathroom. The stand out feature of this home is undoubtedly the large and naturally light filled 2nd living area that overlooks the manicured backyard and makes the most of the beautiful winter afternoon sun. The long wide driveway provides ample off street parking and the secure gate allows safe storage for a boat or caravan. Notable extras include aluminium windows, new fencing and large garden shed with concrete floor. Current rental potential of $285pw presents as an exceptional investment opportunity!

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12.30 - 1pm ADDRESS: 8 Neptune Avenue

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Matthew Pearce 0425 749 326 E: matthew.pearce@harcourts.com.au *Photo ID required

GEELONG 82 Ryrie St

03 5229 1111

03 5278 7011

NORTH GEELONG 127 Separation St NGREp108232012

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A TRILOGY OF MODERN STYLE AND LUXURY THESE three stunning designer townhouses are conveniently located near shops, schools and main roads at Bell Park.

Each contemporary-style home boasts tiled open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas and year-round comfort with central heating.

The homes’ practical and impressive kitchens will ensure carefree food preparation.

The kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, built-in ovens, separate gas stovetops, rangehoods, dishwashers, pantries, cavities for fridges and island bench breakfast bars.

New owners and their guests will enjoy the easy flow-through from the homes’ open-plan areas into their private courtyards.

All of the homes’ generous bedrooms fea-

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56 ANAKIE RD, BELL PARK Inspect: Saturday from 11 - 11.15am 46 YARAAN ST AND 48 YARAAN ST Inspect: Saturday from 11.15am - 11.30am

ture built-in robes.

Each home also features a separate study that can double as a guest bedroom.

Single lock-up garages featuring automatic panel-lift doors boast the convenience of direct internal access.

First-home buyers, professional couples or downsizers will love the sophistication and convenience these three homes provide.

Price: $300,000-330,000 Contact: Ivan Fantela, 0414 423 937 Harcourts North Geelong, 5278 7011

1300 666 808

READY FOR A R ental PARTY OR A of the week HOME BUSINESS RENTAL OF THE WEEK

TO LET

Are you looking for affordable long-term rental housing in Geelong?

Are you single and earn between $30,000 and $40,000?

Are you a small family and earn between $35,000 and $82,000?

Yarra Community Housing is now tenanting our new studio and family units in Halstead Place, Geelong West for those who meet the income criteria.

54 Cox Road, Corio $275 per week

If you are interested in applying email: kala@ych.org.au for an application form.

Available Now OPEN FOR INPECTION: Saturday 25th August 2012 at 11.50-12.00pm Fully renovated, double storey home!

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Situated close to shops, public transport, library and only across the road from Norlane water world, this renovated home is sure to impress.

Featuring large lounge with quality carpets, blinds and reverse cycle A/C. A bright modern kitchen with new S/S gas cooker and plenty of cupboard space and updated laundry and toilet down stairs. All three bedrooms are located upstairs with polished floorboards as well as a completely renovated bathroom. All of this on a good sized block with extra large garage/ workshop area which would be ideal for the home handyman.

Contact Harcourts North Geelong Real Estate on 5278 7011 for further details.

TO LET 127 Separation Street, North Geelong

PHONE: 5278 7011 www.northgeelong.harcourts.com.au C1047386-PJ34-12

HOUSES BELL PARK BELL PARK BELL PARK BELL PARK BELL POST HILL BELL POST HILL CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO CORIO EAST GEELONG HAMLYN HEIGHTS HAMLYN HEIGHTS NORLANE WEST NORLANE WEST

26 Tallinn St 2BR, reno, updated kitchen + bathroom, PFB’s, sp/sys, air/heat, garage 209 Separation St 3BR, single garage, air conditioning, gas heating & cooking 6 Karlovac Crt 3BR, BIRs, rev cyc air, gas appl, timber deck ent pergola 4 Banfield St 3BR, gas appl, sunroom, SLUG, outside laundry, large yard 21 Neil St 3BR, BIRs x 2, gas heating, electric cooking, bath & shower, single gge 6 Rosemont Crs 3BR, BIRs, gas appl, d/w, aircon, spa bath, ent area, DLUG + storage 50 Ontario Ave 2BR, gas appliances, bath + shower, dbl gge, self contained bungalow 191 Princes Hwy 4BR, free standing robes, ducted heating, elec stove, bath, garage 417 Princes Hwy 4BR, BIRx3 1xloose robe, gas appl, bath+sh,pergola area, gge 106 Matthews Rd 3BR, BIR’s, gas appliances, air con, garage, pergola area, close shops 153 Plantation Rd 3BR, BIR’s gas heating, gas hot water, bath & shower, pergola, double gge 54 Cox Rd 3BR, stainless gas cooker, RC AC, large garage, close to amenities 6 Bendle St 3BR, BIRs, duct heat/cool, elec cook, d/washer, lge b/yard 17 Little Ave 2BR, weatherboard, renov kit, garage, carport 7 Murray St 2BR, 3 car gge, air con, large b/yard, gas hg 3 Cortina Cl 3BR, 2 x BIRs, reno kit, gas appl, a/c, bath, sunroom, encl yard, gge 2 Page St, 4BR, upd kitchen, d/w, PFBs, sp sys, gas heat, sep bath+sh, DLUG, encl yd

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$270 $280 $280 $270 $295 $340 $220 $245 $260 $260 $270 $275 $260 $290 $300 $280 $330

2/92 Darriwill St 3BR, brand new t/h, d/h, rev cyc, sec/sys, DLUG 2/56 Ernest St 2BR t/h, BIRs, d/h, sp/sys, gas appl, garage, c/yard

01/09 now

$430 $300

1/193 Anakie Rd 2BR,BIRs, gas appl, sep bath+sh, pr c/yard, SLUG, cl all amenities 3/131 Plantation Rd, 1BR, BIR, fresh paint, elec appl, comb bathroom/laundry, encl c/yard 6/124 Cox Rd, 2BR BIRs, open plan living, gas appl, air con, single garage, private c/yard 3/84 Donnybrook Rd 2BR, WIR & BIRs, gas cooktop, private c/yard, SLUG, close to amen

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$270 $180 $210 $295

TOWNHOUSES BELL POST HILL BELL POST HILL

UNITS BELL POST HILL CORIO CORIO NORLANE

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THIS home offers plenty of space for relaxed and comfortable family living.

Hobby enthusiasts, regular entertainers and teenagers will love the large shed in the home’s spacious backyard boasting a fantastic recreational area.

The shed is currently set up as a luxurious games room, with carpeted floors, ceiling fans and fluorescent lights.

Features include a roller door, a pedestrian door, a window and electricity for a fridge or other appliances.

Adjacent to this shed is space to store a caravan, a boat or additional vehicles.

Regular travellers and those with little time for gardening will appreciate the home’s low maintenance grounds.

Concrete and paving share this space with small, mulched garden beds that add character.

An in-built single lock-up garage has drivethrough access from the home’s front to the backyard.

Inside the home, all three bedrooms feature built-in robes.

A wide doorway separates a kitchen and a carpeted dining area from a lounge room.

The home’s timber-guise laminate kitchen features a stand-alone oven with stovetops, a double sink, a pantry and a breakfast bar.

Large sliding glass doors from this room open to a concrete area perfect for outdoor dining.

Other features include split-system air-conditioner, a gas wall heater and down-lights.

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42 GRAFTON ST, ST ALBANS PARK Price: $314,000 – $329,000 Inspect: by appointment Contact: Darren Cassar, 0438 939 835 Fruit Property Geelong, 5249 4949

OPEN FOR INSPECTION BELL PARK 56 Anakie Rd, Sat & Sun 11-11.15am.

Harcourts North Geelong 3 Anakie Rd, Sat midday-12.30pm.

Harcourts North Geelong 23 Shannahan Dve, Sat midday-12.30pm.

Harcourts North Geelong 36 Prestige Ave, Sat midday-12.30pm.

Harcourts North Geelong 48 Yaraan St, Sat & Sun 11.15-11.30am.

Harcourts North Geelong BELL POST HILL

1/17 Braund Ave, Sat 12.30-1pm. HAMLYN HEIGHTS 184 Church St, Sat 11.15-11.45am, Sun Harcourts North Geelong 11-11.30am. Fruit Property CORIO LARA 20 Kanooka Dve, Sat 11-11.30am.

55 Cameron Cres, Sat 1.15-1.45pm.

Harcourts North Geelong Harcourts North Geelong EAST GEELONG LOVELY BANKS 100 Ormond Rd, Sat 9.30-10am. Fruit 1 McSal St, Sat 11.30am-midday.

Property Harcourts North Geelong GEELONG NORLANE 114 McKillop St, Sat 10.30-11am. Fruit 1/1 Kentucky Ave, Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm.

Property Harcourts North Geelong

NEW HOMES AND LAND

HOTONDO REBUILD KNOCKOUT PLENTY of land is available for building dream homes but for most owners nothing can beat having it in their own street. Buying old or run-down houses in areas where buyers want to live is becoming increasingly popular.

In other cases, buyers might love where they live but their home needs a facelift.

In these situations a knock-down-rebuild is the perfect solution because the owner remains on the block but receives a brandnew home.

A complete knock-down-rebuild can work out cheaper compared to renovating an old home from top to bottom.

All new homes also have a six-star energy rating, so running costs are cheaper.

Other advantages of knock-down-rebuilds include receiving a home up-to-date with latest safety standards and regulations, avoiding stamp duty if the land is already owned and the ability to design and build the

A knock-down-rebuild is the perfect solution for buyers who love where they live but want a new home.

perfect home.

Hotondo Homes can help clients at all stages of the knock-down-rebuild process, from organising demolition and removal to home design and construction.

Hotondo recently added another 11 new designs to its collection, so customers can now choose from over 90 floor plans.

The Lorne 302 in particular is ideal for a growing family planning a knock-downrebuild.

Drawing inspiration from the Surf Coast, the design’s bottom storey features a large openplan kitchen, meals and family area, a butler pantry, a study, a second living room, an outdoor alfresco and a double garage.

The top storey boasts four spacious bedrooms, the master featuring an en suite and his and hers walk-in-robes. The three remaining bedrooms have built-in-robes and proximity to a second bathroom and a kid’s zone.

Hotondo’s six builders in the Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast areas are Mike Baric, Brad Nation, Nick Barker, Andrew Hopper, Peter Scott and Peter Walters. They all have an abundance of experience in their respective areas and professional, skilled teams to turn dream homes or investments into a reality.

More information is available by phoning 1800 677 156 or visiting www.hotondo.com.au.

Choose a house you like. Create a home you love.

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Tel: 0449 257 128

22 Parafin Drive

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Cnr Vines Rd & Church St, Hamlyn Heights Display Open Saturday & Sunday 1pm-5pm Office open Mon-Fri

Office 5229 7655 Wayne 0417 331 822 www.vinmarhomes.com.au

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