Australian Regional Home Demand Depletes
Data suggests the want for a pandemic-fuelled change of scenery is diminishing.
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In the midst of the first wave of COVID across Australia’s capital cities, reports of rising regional property demand emerged, with a number of city-dwellers looking to the regions for a socially distanced slice of life.
However, the latest report by CoreLogic shows that prices in the regions are growing at a slower pace since the start of 2021 – especially when compared to the capital cities.
From January to August house pieces in regional NSW grew by 15.5% – compared to Sydney’s 22.5% rise according to CoreLogic’s Data.
Queensland saw similar results with house prices rising 15.6% regionally, and 16.8% in Brisbane.
In South Australia, regional houses grew 9.8% compared to Adelaide’s 14.4% gain.
Victoria bucked the trend, with Melbourne recording a slightly lower growth rate of 14.9% compared to the 15.9% growth in regional Victoria.
Since the end of January, house values across the combined capitals have risen by 16.8% higher while regional house values were up by 14.7%.
Where regional growth has slowed the most include Warrnambool, Victoria – where house price gains had slowed by 6% to 3.7% in the three months to August – and Shepparton, Victoria – which slowed 5.5% to 2.4% during the same period.
NSW saw its central coast region drop by 4.3% to 7.1% – still a robust growth rate.
Before easing trends emerged, regional house values had recorded consistently higher rates of capital gain than the capitals since April 2020.
Early indications from several big regional real-estate boards suggest March was overall another down month.
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A heritage-listed Federation estate with tennis court, pool and studio, Marika offers timeless elegance and modern family living in the heart of Hunters Hill.
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A grand old dame who has stood the test of time, Marika is a slice of Hunters Hill heritage transformed for modern-day living.
Meticulously renovated between 1981 and 1983, with several updates since, Marika made it onto the heritage register in 1999 just in time to signal a new millennium. Today, the modernised mansion is on the market with an auction price guide of $7.5 million, marketed through BresicWhitney’s Nicholas McEvoy.
“The home is a fantastic opportunity for a discerning buyer to get a grand family estate-style property, with a pool, tennis court and grounds, for a price that’s much more affordable than expected,” McEvoy says.
Sitting pretty on the corner of Augustine St and Ryde Rd, the stately Federation residence occupies a sprawling 2472sq m block, which was once part of a 30-acre land grant handed to Frederick Augustus Hayne in 1835. In 1902, he sold it to Dr Leopold Augustus Carter, a local dentist. Two years later, Marika, then known as “Ryde”, appeared in the famed Sands Directory – the social media of its era – a symbol of its architectural significance.
Surrounded by manicured gardens with sculpted hedges, a pool and full tennis court, Marika is a prime example of Federation style with contemporary elements.
Inside, the single-level five-bedroom home showcases intricate craftsmanship, from its decorative gables, period archways and bay windows to the coloured glass panels on multiple doors and windows. Elegant formal rooms have high ornate ceilings that are a preserved nod to Marika’s past, while the more modern spaces are relaxed family-friendly zones.
Thanks to a pavilion-style addition, the L-shaped layout measures 450sq m internally and wraps around a central courtyard that plays host to the alfresco dining terrace and pool, while a wide veranda frames the original front rooms of the house.
Primary living spaces, including the dining area with integrated bar, open to the great outdoors via stacker doors and the 21st century kitchen has a large island bench and a butler’s pantry with hidden access to the triple lock up garage. There is also a dedicated media room, a library or home office, plus a separate family room with a beautiful bay window.
All bedrooms feature built-ins while the main retreat, and a second bedroom, have shower ensuites. The shared bathroom houses convenient twin vanities and a freestanding bathtub.
Beyond the interiors, Marika delivers resort amenities with a full-sized, floodlit tennis court, the pool, barbecue terrace and a self-contained studio apartment with the added bonus of Harbour Bridge glimpses.
Added extras include a converted loft storage space, a large laundry with side yard access, ducted air conditioning, multiple fireplaces, solar panels with a battery backup and modern insulation.
Accessed via Augustine St, Marika is close to St Joseph’s College, Boronia Park shops, local ovals and city transport.
Marika at 59 Augustine St, Hunters Hill is set to go under the hammer on April 26, on site at 9am with a price guide of $7.5 million. The listing is with Nicholas McEvoy and Narelle Scott of BresicWhitney Hunters Hill.
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