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Families, locals and young couples embraced the wet weather at the auction of a highly sought-after home in Canberra&#x27;s north on Saturday.The luxurious five-bedroom property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/22-vagabond-crescent-mckellar-act-2617-43418/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22 Vagabond Street</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/mckellar-act-2617/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McKellar</a> sold under the hammer for $1.68 million.The sale sets a suburb price record, beating the former record of $1.46 million.<img alt="22 Vagabond Crescent" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_4527.width-800.jpg" width="800">Zango spoke to Director and Owner <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/tim-mcinnes-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim McInnes</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/timothy-road/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Timothy Road</a> prior to the auction, who rightly anticipated a strong crowd turning up to see the contemporary masterpiece be passed on to new owners.&quot;We have had very strong interest, with over 150 inspections and people from Belco, the inner-north, and also interstate,&#x27; Mr McInnes said.&quot;We have even had a few FaceTime viewings.&quot;&quot;We&#x27;re going to have a nice volume of bidders.&quot;<img alt="22 Vagabond Crescent MCKELLAR, ACT 2617" class="richtext-image full-width" height="536" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-24_at_11.29.31_am.width-800.png" width="800">And Mr McIness was bang on the money. About 150 people turned up at the auction and there were 4 active bidders competing for the modern family home.There was fierce competition between interested buyers from the get-go. Bids opened up at $1.38 million and went up in increments of $80,000, $50,000, $20,000, $5,000 and then $1,000.A family ended up scoring the keys to the property after outbidding another family by $10,000.Mr McInnes said its modern design made it particularly appealing to prospective buyers.&quot;The finish and detail of this property makes it feel like a new home,&quot; he said.&quot;It&#x27;s very unique to have a four-part garage with internal access and there is a beautiful lounge room with a gas fireplace.&quot;<img alt="22 Vagabond Crescent MCKELLAR, ACT 2617" class="richtext-image full-width" height="535" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-24_at_11.29.40_am.width-800.png" width="800">The property has no shortage of modern flair. Upon entry, one is greeted with a very impressive front entrance and an immaculate front garden. Inside, the kitchen is spacious, has a breakfast bar, a butlers pantry and is fitted with the latest appliances. The communal bathroom is sleek and features a deep bathtub and shower.The main bedroom has carpeted floors and a hidden ensuite bathroom with two shower-heads and a marble sink.Outside, there is a pizza oven, cubby house and plenty of space to entertain.<img alt="22 vagabond crescent" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-24_at_12.39.18_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Houses with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and extravagant modern appeal don&#x27;t hit the market very often in McKellar.According to Zango&#x27;s listings, the only other five bedroom property on the market in McKellar is at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/141-william-webb-drive-mckellar-act-2617-44958/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">141 William Webb Drive</a> and is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Canberra</a>.Mr McInnes said he was very happy with the auction result.&quot;This was a spectacular auction and it&#x27;s great the rain held out just in time.&quot;<a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/mckellar-act-2617/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a> shows that McKellar has a current median sale price of $790,000. This is a $41,000 increase from last year, when the median sale price was $749,000.

Popular McKellar property fetches $1.68 million at highly anticipated auction

A brand-new dream home built by Habitat Constructions has seen interest by close to 200 people ahead of its auction on 1 May 2021.The four-bedroom property at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/109-hopetoun-circuit-yarralumla-act-2600-40805/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">109 Hopetoun Circuit</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yarralumla-act-2600/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarralumla</a> is listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/bastion-property-group/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bastion Property Group – Fyshwick’s</a> <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/theo-koutsikamanis-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theo Koutsikamanis,</a> who says that in his 11 years of selling property, he has never seen a home of such high calibre spread across one level.“A property of this size and across one level is unlike anything else I have ever seen, especially in the South,” said Mr Koutsikamanis.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.13.00_pm.width-800.png" width="800">There is a lot to love about this home – with a key highlight being the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room which extends out across the all-weather outdoor entertainment area.Designed by award-winning Canberran designers Adam Hobill, every angle of the property leaves a lasting impression. It includes a state-of-the-art kitchen, a dining area next to a gas fireplace, an outdoor seating area, heated magnesium pool that runs on solar, and an outdoor firepit.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="527" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.13.39_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Clearly designed to be an entertainer’s home, the kitchen features a long island bench and quick access to a butlers pantry.If the indoor kitchen wasn’t enough, the outdoor barbecue area also provides for the perfect place to entertain in rail, hail or shine.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="530" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.12.43_pm.width-800.png" width="800">Mr Koutsikamanis said there has been a lot of interest from builders, who are inspired by the design, inclusions and finishes of the ultra-modern property.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.12.52_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The three-bedrooms all feature built-in wardrobes and are incredibly spacious with high ceilings and garden views. The segregated main bedroom is every parent’s dream, with a huge ensuite and walk-in-wardrobe to accompany access to the manicured garden.There are multiple living areas, both inside and outside, and are accommodated by a ventilation system that keeps the house the same temperature all year round.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="536" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.12.17_pm.width-800.png" width="800">There is an attic which provides for additional storage space, and a children&#x27;s retreat. There is also a home office, gallery and garage with direct entry to the property.The <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yarralumla-act-2600/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarralumla</a> property was last bought in 2017 for $1.45 million.According to Mr Koutsikamanis, the vendor has decided to sell in order to be closer to family who reside north of the bridge.<img alt="109 Hopetoun Circuit YARRALUMLA, ACT 2600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-04-22_at_12.13.31_pm.width-800.png" width="800">You can view <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/109-hopetoun-circuit-yarralumla-act-2600-40805/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">109 Hopetoun Circuit</a> in <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/yarralumla-act-2600/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarralumla</a> and see all the other hot listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango</a>.To book an inspection, call <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/theo-koutsikamanis-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theo Koursikamanis</a>on 0431 543 649 or <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/duncan-macdonald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Duncan Macdonald</a> on 0402 337 287.

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Popular McKellar property fetches $1.68 million at highly anticipated auction

Epic Yarralumla Home Spread Across One Level Inundated With Interest