A remarkable opportunity awaits buyers in Birkdale where a retiree is offering first home buyers his 675 square metre property.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with pool was bought by the vendor 47 years ago and as part of the sale, comes with appliances, tins of paint and crockery to help the new owners make it their home.
“The vendor is genuinely wanting to help someone into the market before he goes into a retirement village,” said Ray White Glenfield agent, Tatjana Day.
“He would like help set up a first home owner.”
With nearby express buses and a new ferry terminal reaching the city in 20-30 minutes, Birkdale has seen a lot of growth in the last three years, according to Day.
“There are many families looking for something more affordable as the city is becoming more expensive,” Ms Day said.
“Birkdale is a quaint, family-oriented location with a small set of shops and lovely local schools.”
11 Lanigan Street is well located to take advantage of the area with one of the main public transport hubs and local schools within easy reach.
“There is so much in the area on offer for families and young couples,” added Ms Day.
The property’s vendor, Barry Milne, raised his family in the home and would like to see someone else do the same.
“I don’t follow real estate much but you see a lot of good places where the developers get them first,” he said.
“I thought instead, there might be a young family that I could help get started.”
The property has all the right features, with a single lock-up garage, a fireplace and a garden shed.
Mr Milne’s late wife was a keen gardener and the backyard has plenty of flowering bushes, a trellis fence, lemon, granny smith apple, orange, mandarin and nectarine trees, as well as a vegie patch.
“We have always called it a ‘lived in house’. It’s comfortable and welcoming,” he said.
“I hung onto the place but I can’t look after it now. I have finally bitten the bullet and said ‘righto, let’s go’.”
Barry has just celebrated his 84th Birthday and added that he doesn’t need to make a large profit as he was moving into a retirement home.
“It needs a bit of work. You could come in and not do it but I would like to see a first home buyer come in and get a nice property to live in,” he said.
All offers are invited to be presented, with the set date of sale cut-off at 5pm on 6 March 2017 unless sold prior.
Mr Milne is a long standing member of the local Beach Haven Bowls Club and noted it was a natural choice to go with Ray White.
“Ray White has always supported the club with fundraising and community events. It was an easy decision for me.”
“We really appreciate the loyalty and are looking forward to assisting Barry in his move.”
“Our next event will be held 25 March at the Beach Haven Bowls Club. It supports the club and the locals, plus it’s a social event where we all get to know each other and enjoy the company of a mix of generations, family and locals.”
