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51 Virginia Street
Newtown VIC 3220

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 455m2
Land area: 2697m2
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Property Details for 51 Virginia St, Newtown

51 Virginia St, Newtown is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1915. The property has a land size of 2697m2 and floor size of 455m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2024. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Newtown in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1915
Floor Size
455m2
Land Size
2697m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
1/TP393038

Last Listing description (September 2024)

Expressions of Interest by Thurs 12th Sept @ 3pm - Unless sold prior

Yemoneit stands as a beacon of elegance in the Geelong region, encompassing an expansive 2,697m2 (approx.) of premier land. This impressive Californian Bungalow is a distinguished treasure in Geelong's real estate landscape and offers a rare chance to own a piece of such prestige.

Located on one of Geelong's most coveted streets, this residence is designed for a lifestyle of unparalleled space and tranquillity. There is plenty of room for the family and currently features five spacious bedrooms plus a study. The master suite has a full walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite for added comfort. Two bathrooms service the remaining bedrooms.

The front lounge and dining room showcase beautiful timeless period features, including leadlight windows, rich timber panelling, and a grand open fireplace. The heart of the home includes a well-appointed kitchen with an adjoining meals area and informal living space. A separate rumpus room offers a great games room.

Step outside to discover an exceptional outdoor retreat with a tennis court and pool, perfect for entertaining year-round. The property also includes a recreation room with a kitchenette, serving the tennis court and pool area, alongside a BBQ space.

The meticulously landscaped gardens offer an impressive and private sanctuary. For convenience, the property features a spacious four-car garage with remote control access, ensuring ample parking and peace of mind.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to acquire a residence that epitomizes sophistication and elegance. Contact us today to schedule an inspection.

Historical significance:

This substantial residence described by contemporaries as "truly the Home Beautiful in the Best Residential Locality in Newtown", has regional historical significance for its associations with Lewis Hirst, engineer and the first owner in 1918-19, and the son of Godfrey Hirst, the woollen manufacturer. It also has regional architectural significance as a fine complex Californian Bungalow with colonial and eclectic influences. It has been in the current family approximately 48 years.

All information offered by Whitford is provided in good faith. It is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the date of publication and as such Whitford merely do no more than pass the information on. Use of such material is at your sole risk. Whitford does not have any belief one way or the other as to whether the information is accurate and prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with respect to the information that is passed on. Whitford will not be liable for any loss resulting from any action or decision by you in reliance on the information from Whitford.

Property History for 51 Virginia St, Newtown, VIC 3220

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$5,950,000
30 Aug 2024
  • 30 Aug 2024
    Sold for $5,950,000
  • 13 Aug 2024
    Listed for Sale Undisclosed
  • 20 Sep 1976
    Sold for $90,000

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About Newtown 3220

The size of Newtown is approximately 5.8 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 17.4% of total area. The population of Newtown in 2011 was 9,681 people. By 2016 the population was 10,154 showing a population growth of 4.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 10-19 years. Households in Newtown are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 69.1% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 69.6% in 2016.

Newtown has 5,719 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 39.03% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.68% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Newtown is $1,200,293 while the median value for Units is $556,286.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $440.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Newtown on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 178 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Newtown.

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