352 Shannon Ave, Newtown, has sold after a quick campaign.
The former Newtown home of singer and radio announcer Denis Walter has sold in a quick campaign.
Tandara, the two-storey Federation era weatherboard residence at 352 Shannon Ave, was snapped up this week after spending less than a week on the market.
The 900sq┬аm property at the intersection with Noble St was listed with $1.559┬аmillion price hopes, but the Advertiser understands it sold significantly above that mark.
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A family from the Western District has snapped up the property and is set to relocate to Geelong.
Denis Walter at the 2019 Carols By Candlelight. Picture: Les OтАЩRourke
McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross said the property generated strong interest over a short period of time.
тАЬThe property offered beautiful charm and it was presented to the market at a reasonable entry level for what the property offered,тАЭ he said
тАЬIt generated very strong interest over a short period of time and sold for well over the expectations.
352 Shannon Ave, Newtown, has sold after a quick campaign.
тАЬThis property has been very tightly held with a few families over the past few decades.тАЭ
Denis and Annette Walter owned with property for several decades.
The landmark home is set on a 900sq┬аm block surrounded with gardens, which the Walters had opened to the public on several occasions to support charity causes.
352 Shannon Ave, Newtown, has sold after a quick campaign.
ItтАЩs the second time the property has been listed since the 3AW evenings presenter sold in 2011.
The property occupies a prime Newtown hill position, walking distance to the gates at The Geelong College and Geelong GrammarтАЩs Bostock House.
352 Shannon Ave, Newtown, has sold after a quick campaign.
ItтАЩs a grand residence featuring new wool carpet and French oak floorboards, which period features like pressed metal ceilings and decorative leadlight windows.
The property is also close to Queens park, while a parentтАЩs retreat offers a sitting area that captures north-facing views towards the bay and You Yangs.
