A Speers Point landmark has had people talking since hitting the market this month.
Built circa 1926, the Speers Point Garage at 155 Main Road serviced the community for over 70 years before ceasing operation as a service station around 30 years ago.
The local heritage-listed building retains its original facade and agent Shaun Elms, of Ray White Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, reported strong interest during its first week on the market. He told the Newcastle Herald he had issued 15 contracts after the first open last weekend and, according to realestate.com.au data, it was one of the nation's most searched properties online that week.
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Mr Elms said early interest had been "mixed", with prospective buyers looking at re-purposing the building as "a 50s-style cafe" or incorporating the facade into a potential residential development, subject to council approval.
"It's a good location and one of those buildings that's iconic, which is why I think it has generated a lot of interest," Mr Elms said.
The property is on a level 809 square metre block with a 21-metre frontage and located around 500 metres from Lake Macquarie. It is zoned R3 medium to high density.
It is set for an on site auction on March 28 with guide of $390,000 and is open again Saturday at 10.30am.
Big turnout in New Lambton
McGrath Newcastle City's Tammy Hawkins reported over 50 groups through a transformed four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence she has listed in a private pocket of New Lambton.
A guide of $1.4 million to $1.54 million has been set for 231 St James Road. It is open again Saturday at 11am.
The contemporary home enjoys an elevated position with leafy surrounds, close to Blackbutt Reserve. It has a Caesarstone kitchen, multiple living options, a four-car garage plus a spacious master wing which opens to one of the home's alfresco areas and has an ensuite with marble features.
"The architecture, the design and the high-end finish has been really appealing," Ms Hawkins said.
Auction Action
A renovated four-bedroom Hamilton home that proved popular is believed to have sold above its guide at auction last Saturday. First National Newcastle City listed 19 Percy Street with a guide of $1.15 million to $1.25 million before adjusting it to $1.25 million to $1.35 million due to strong early interest. The sale price was not disclosed but the Herald understands it sold under the hammer for $1.356 million.
Listings over $1m
Dalton Partners New Lambton have listed a four-bedroom home at 25 Smith Street in Merewether with an auction guide of $1.6 million.
A brand new four-bedroom residence at 167 Morgan Street in Merewether is being marketed by Robinson Property with a guide of $1.55 million.
Street Property are selling a four-bedroom home at 14 Bryant Way in Kahibah's Glenrock Grove Estate with a guide of $1.125 million.
$500,000 to $1m
PRD have listed a brand new four-bedroom home at 4 Rose Street in Tighes Hill with a guide of $995,000. They sold the property next door, No.6, in January for $1.1 million.
Street Property are selling a three-bedroom home on 765 square metres of land at 28 Kerry Avenue in Elermore Vale for $590,000 to $640,000.
Under $500,000
Dalton Partners New Lambton have a one-bedroom, top-floor unit at 7/32 Morgan Street in Merewether for $420,000 to $439,000 and a one-bedroom, ground-floor unit at 2/3 Bishopsgate Street, Wickham is for sale through First National for $440,000 to $480,000.
