You won't find a cheaper house on the market in any capital city CBD.A crumbling cottage off Halifax Street, smaller than half a tennis court.Today the dilapidated duplex was snapped up at auction.Was it worth what the buyer paid?You be the judge.
At 24 Marion Street, location is just about everything.
Down the hallway, we've got the character archway that's going to need a little bit of love.Built as a blank canvas.This was bedroom, living, dressing room, wardrobe, library.I wouldn't fix the carpet, but what I would do is pull the carpet straight up because under, you've got beautiful Baltic pine floors.
Built in 1880, the 93 square metre duplex has seen far better days.So the bath is actually something you'd probably leave.
Well, the clawful bars, they're really expensive now.Yeah, it's pretty good.Yeah.Yeah.Character.Does it have character?
Sure.Yeah.A lot of character.
Drawing a sizable crowd at today's auction.
Selling!And we are sold in gold to you, sir.Congratulations.
Changing hands for $570 ,000, $10 ,000 above the reserve.The tiny duplex was the cheapest house on the market in any capital city CBD.
What would you do with it?I'd call the builder friend and see how quickly they could get here.
But because it's heritage listed, knocking it down out of the question.Bachelor pad sort of thing.
Airbnb maybe.We'll see how we go.
One selling point, the courtyard the agent says has potential as a car park or a garden.
Why would you want to change any of this?because I'm not much of a gardener.
Neighbours came in for a sticky beak.Many weren't sold.Renovate is delight.
Character home.I have renovated a lot of homes.That would have been the worst one in ever.I think too much work and I'm just tired.
But nonetheless, eager to see the next chapter for this CBD gem.Hayden Nelson, Seven News.
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