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 m property at the intersection with Noble St was listed with $1.559 million 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 O’Rourke
McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross said the property generated strong interest over a short period of time.
“The property offered beautiful charm and it was presented to the market at a reasonable entry level for what the property offered,” he said
“It 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.
“This property has been very tightly held with a few families over the past few decades.”
Denis and Annette Walter owned with property for several decades.
The landmark home is set on a 900sq m 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.
It’s 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 Grammar’s Bostock House.
352 Shannon Ave, Newtown, has sold after a quick campaign.
It’s 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 parent’s retreat offers a sitting area that captures north-facing views towards the bay and You Yangs.