June Auction Markets Finish On A High
Sydney lockdowns could see a change in fortunes.
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The auction markets continued to post extraordinary results despite the looming and eventuating COVID lockdown measures enacted in Sydney.
A total of 2553 homes were listed for auction in state capitals on Saturday which was lower than last weekend’s record June offering of 2888 – yet, well ahead of the 1150 auctioned over the same weekend last year.
Across the country, clearance rates were generally higher at the weekend, with a national clearance rate of 82.5%, marginally higher than last weekend’s 82.3% and well ahead of the 67.8% reported over the same weekend last year.
Despite Saturday’s national clearance rate being the highest in the past seven weeks, the outlook is cloudy with Sydney COVID lockdown now in full force.
Sneaking in before lockdown, Sydney’s recent weekend auction market produced more remarkable results with a clearance rate of 83.0% on Saturday. This result was higher than the previous weekend’s 80.8% and well ahead of the 68.5% recorded over the same weekend last year.
The NSW capital reported 958 auctions on Saturday which was lower than the previous weekend’s 1036 but well above the 529 recorded over the same weekend last year.
Sydney recorded a median price of $1,550,000 for houses sold at auction at the weekend which was lower than the $1,610,000 reported over the previous Saturday but 14.8% higher than the $1,350,000 recorded over the same weekend last year.
Melbourne’s auction market, with lockdown measures easing, looks to be rising.
A total of 1320 homes were listed to go under the hammer on Saturday, below last weekend’s June record 1566 but well ahead of the 527 auctioned over the same weekend last year.
Melbourne recorded a clearance rate of 79.0% – well ahead of the previous weekends 74.4% and the 61.5% recorded over the same weekend last year. This Saturday was the highest reported in the Victorian capital since May 8.
Further, Melbourne recorded a median price of $1,000,000 for houses sold at auction at the weekend which was higher than the $979,000 recorded over the previous weekend and 22.7% higher than the $815,000 recorded over the same weekend last year.
Data powered by Dr Andrew Wilson of My Housing Market.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
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Prince Albert House is a stately Federation manor showcasing just how Mosman’s grand architectural past can be expertly coupled with a contemporary renovation.
Surrounded by some of Mosman’s greatest estates, the regal residence once known as Candida underwent a rebranding and a significant renovation several years ago before it last changed hands in 2016 for $10 million.
Today’s vendors, publican Matthew Fallon and his partner Tamara Martin, have engaged Michael Coombs and Tia Naris of Atlas Lower North Shore to market the property with the auction guide sitting at $15.75 million.
Only the fourth owner in the property’s 117-year history, Fallon is one of three brothers behind The Buena in Mosman. Matthew, Luke, and Tim Fallon bought the Middle Head Rd watering hole Buena Vista Hotel in 2015 for more than $13m before renaming it.
Sitting on 1254sq m of estate-like grounds on Prince Albert St, one of Mosman’s most sought-after streets, this stately house is a blend of old-world charm meets modern luxury, coupled with enviable views of the iconic Harbour Bridge and water.
The period property’s transformation was initiated by the previous owner, recruitment boss Jeromine Alpe, who enlisted Giles Tribe Architects for the bulk of the renovations. Fallon and Martin added their own personal touches later on.
“This is a really beautiful house with lots of space. So many Federation homes have pokey rooms and a difficult layout but this one has been really opened up to be a historic home with a very modern floor plan,” said Coombs.
Inside, Prince Albert House has a host of charming historic detail paying homage to its Federation roots including high ornate ceilings, intricate leadlight windows, and grand marble fireplaces. The 21st Century additions like the Calacatta marble kitchen with custom butler’s pantry and seamless connections to the great outdoors are also perfectly suited to today’s must-have Sydney lifestyle.
The large layout features formal living and dining rooms with bay windows, casual family zones and big bedrooms with built-ins. In the primary bedroom suite, separated from the rest of the house on the first floor, there is a walk-through wardrobe to a deluxe bath ensuite as well as two balconies, a sitting area and an adjoining home office. Two more bedrooms also feature ensuites.
Resort style amenities of the Mosman property include a swimming pool surrounded by manicured gardens, sandstone feature walls, a gym with a sauna and ensuite, plus a large wine cellar.
Close to a long list of lifestyle locations, the house is near family-friendly harbour beaches, Taronga Zoo, Mosman’s shopping precinct, coveted schools and city ferries.
Prince Albert House at 13 Prince Albert St, Mosman is currently listed with Michael Coombs of Atlas and is scheduled to go to auction on November 2.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
