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155 Melbourne St

South Dunedin Otago

3
1
283 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Roll Up Your Sleeves – Opportunity Starts Here

If you have been searching for an affordable way into the market and are not afraid of a bit of hard work, this could be exactly the opportunity you have been waiting for. This classic weatherboard home is very much a doer-upper, but that is where the appeal lies. Rather than paying a premium for someone else’s renovation, here you have the chance to start at a more accessible level, bring your own ideas, and add value as you go. Inside, the home offers generous proportions and a simple, practical layout. The open-plan kitchen and living area provides a good starting point for everyday life, with a heat pump already in place, while the bedrooms offer the scale and character you would expect from a home of this era. The bathroom is functional, and there is plenty throughout the property that could be refreshed, modernised and improved over time. Outside is where another layer of potential becomes clear. The backyard provides genuine space to work with, complete with established trees, garden areas and room to create something far more inviting. Whether your vision involves landscaping, outdoor entertaining or simply giving the section a good tidy-up, there is scope here to make a noticeable difference. This is not a home pretending to be perfect. It needs work, and buyers should come prepared for that. But for a first-home buyer with practical skills, a renovator looking for their next project, or anyone wanting a property where effort could translate into added value, the ingredients are certainly here. Affordable opportunities with this much room to improve are exactly where motivated buyers can create something of their own. Bring the tools, bring the ideas, and come see the potential for yourself. Public Download Link: https://www.ganeshrout.co.nz/current-listings/155-melbourne-street-south-dunedin-dunedin

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
283 m² lot size
House

Property history for 155 Melbourne St

2018
Sold
$189,000
28 Oct 2018 by Kay Lucas AREINZ

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in South Dunedin

In the last 12 months, 29 three-bedroom houses similar to 155 Melbourne St, have been sold.

This represents a 4% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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