Melbourne's lockdown proved no barrier to the $2.7 million sale of a Hamptons-inspired home in Belmont.
A video walkthrough on FaceTime was enough to secure the sale of a five-bedroom home at 32 The Shores Way to buyers who had recently sold in Eleebana.
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"Their sister-in-law came out to view the property for them on their behalf and showed them around on a video call," LJ Hooker Belmont's Josh O'Doherty said.
The property had sold for $1.75 million in December 2017 before undergoing a major renovation.
The sellers intend to complete another showpiece house in Valentine - this time a complete knock-down and rebuild project - with the buyers set to move up in about eight weeks.
Mr O'Doherty said the sale was unprecedented for a non-waterfront property in the area.
"We hit a Belmont non-waterfront record really," he said.
"It was on a big block -1900 square metres - but certainly not an acre, it's a special house."
A guide was not disclosed for the property, which was for sale via expressions of interest.
The sale follows a string of recent multimillion-dollar sales in Belmont, including $4 million-plus results for 144 Ross Street, 100 Ross Street and 148 Ross Street.
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Hamish Geale
Hamish Geale is a Newcastle-based reporter with ACM's national property team. He has been working as a journalist with ACM for six years and has a passion for regional communities. A recent home buyer in Newcastle, he has a keen interest and practical experience in how first home buyers can enter the market. Got a story? Get in touch: hgeale@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Hamish Geale is a Newcastle-based reporter with ACM's national property team. He has been working as a journalist with ACM for six years and has a passion for regional communities. A recent home buyer in Newcastle, he has a keen interest and practical experience in how first home buyers can enter the market. Got a story? Get in touch: hgeale@austcommunitymedia.com.au
