20 Biddles Road, Apollo Bay Auction, Sun 7th of Mar @ 1:00 pm

If you are considering selling your property or looking to buy that ultimate beach house, we offer a service that no other agency can get close to.

Having over 52 Million-Plus priced properties on our website and having sold more $1M-Plus properties than any other agency along the Great Ocean Road, people in the know keep coming back to those Great Results, Great Advice combined with Great experience and knowledge, to keep achieving record results year in, year out.

Expose your property with the agency you know you can trust to achieve that Great Result!

“Ex Smorgon family owned property to sell in Johanna”
The original Smorgon family built and owned corporate retreat is on the market to sell. Currently owned by a leading district family, it offers a home and privately manicured gardens like no other in the district. Comprising 100 acres and a 50 square home in immaculate condition, walking tracks, picnic areas and an ideal place to land the chopper.
        
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“Glenn Murcutt Moonlight Lodge – Capture the Invisible Beauty of Australia”
260 sq.m home situated on a pristine 60 acres, this architectural masterpiece is designed by the world acclaimed, Pritzker award winning architect, Glenn Murcutt.
     
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“The pinnacle of living – Absolute water frontage”
Currently operating as a guest house, this architecturally designed house was built by the best craftsman and designed with a French Provincial theme. It is a coastal rarity and gem to behold. Wake and take in the views looking over stunning manicured gardens and extreme ocean views. The house will offer the lifestyle buyer. The expansive home offers a paradise for entertainers or guests with a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom plus a provincial style studio offering 2 bedrooms.
     
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“Shane Warne”At last, the greatest leg spinner of all, Shane Warne and his wife have purchased a coastal property.

More and more celebrity and sporting clients worldwide are looking to explore this majestical part of the world that offers privacy, seclusion and most of all, proximity to amenities.

So, if you’re considering selling your coastal dream, please give me a call and we will custom design a package that will attract the buyer your property desires.

You can trust us on that!

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

Steve Ryan Photography

Check out what’s available on www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au or give us a call.

Forthcoming Auction

20 Biddles Road, Apollo Bay Auction, Sun 7th of Mar @ 1:00 pm

Darren Brimacombe
0418 317 424
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

Steve Ryan Photography

Properties such as:
• 217-219 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay – SOLD for well into the $2 Million range
• 415 Sunnyside Road, Wongarra – with an asking price of $1.85M – SOLD at a sale price close to this figure
• 500 Tuxion Road, Apollo Bay – SOLD well into the $600,000’s
• 5915 Great Ocean Road, Yuulong – SOLD well into the $500,000’s
• Residential Apollo Bay block at a coastal record square metre rate – 300 sq.m SOLD for $456,000 setting a district square metre record

These record prices were achieved with our specific marketing plans aimed at maximising every opportunity that may exist in our marketplace. Please give me a call and we can discuss an agreed plan for your property.

I offer to our astute market this direct invitation to inspect “SALTWATER” – the latest and most exclusive townhouse development in Apollo Bay – Open for Inspection between 12:00-1:00pm Saturday & Sunday.

Forthcoming Auction

20 Biddles Road, Apollo Bay Auction, Sun 7th of Mar @ 1:00 pm

See you on our fantastic coast.

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

Steve Ryan Photography

What does it mean for you?

Real Estate in Apollo Bay and the immediate surrounding hamlets is currently in demand! The buyers are consuming property at record levels in reference to volume of transactions and in many cases very strong prices. In our opinion the market is on the rise.

Property listing levels are starting to replenish after January rush and historically February – April is a busy period on the coast.

Please book online http://www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au/ for accommodation if planning a trip to the area.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 30th January
11:30am – 12:30pm 3 Banksia Court, Apollo Bay Auction, Sat 13th of Feb @ 2:00 pm

Forthcoming Auctions
500 Tuxion Road, Apollo Bay Auction, Sat 6th of Feb @ 1:00 pm
20 Biddles Road, Apollo Bay Auction, Sun 7th of Mar @ 1:00 pm

Darren Brimacombe
0418 3107 424
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

Steve Ryan Photgraphy

Ongoing advertising produces a more effective result because it delivers frequency and continuity and increases the exposure of your listing and maximising your sale price.

Repetition builds immediate enquiry and a designed marketing program has been driven to deliver buyer awareness for your property with ongoing advertising.

Great Ocean Road Real Estate offers our client a customised marketing package specifically designed to capture all of the components of the market to give you the best possible price.

The Great Ocean Road Real Estate and Great Ocean Road Holidays combination has the highest market share and coastal exposure.
 Surfcoast Times
 Website with Google optimisation
 Sales Board
 Professional Photography
 Media

The combination of our 4 offices enjoys agency loyalty like no other, with Vendors, Buyers, Landlords and Tenants receiving weekly contact.

Open Houses this weekend
Saturday 30th January 11:30am – 12:30pm 3 Banksia Court

Forthcoming Auctions
500 Tuxion Road Sat 6th of Feb @ 1:00 pm
3 Banksia Court Sat 13th of Feb @ 2:00 pm

If you would like any further information, please call or email me.

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

Steve Ryan Photography

Two new listings replace these sales;
2 Outlook Road @ $695,000 – 725,000
Space galore. Splendid finish. Specialty features. Nuzzled between the beach and hinterland ranges, this property offers a relaxed Great Ocean Road lifestyle.

1-15 Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill – Expressions of Interest closing 9th March.
Blackwood Gully is your sparkling new lifestyle wrapped into one very appealing package – a thriving hospitality business, a brilliant home and the ultimate location.

Please call or email to discuss the above information at any time.

Open Houses this weekend

Saturday 23rd January
11:30am – 12:30pm 3 Banksia Court   Forthcoming Auction Sat 13th of Feb @ 2:00 pm

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

Steve Ryan Photography

AUCTIONS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 16th January
1:00pm 7A Noel Street
3:00pm 8 Casino Avenue

Sunday 17th January
1:00 pm 5022 Great Ocean Road
3:00pm 295 Tuxion Road

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 16th January
11:30am – 12:30pm 3 Banksia Court    Forthcoming Auction Sat 13th of Feb @ 2:00 pm

Darren Brimacombe
0418 317 424
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

Steve Ryan Photography

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK

Saturday 9th January
11:00am – 11:45am 7A Noel Street   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 1:00 pm

Sunday 10th January
11:00am – 11:45am 7A Noel Street   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 1:00 pm
12:00pm – 12:45pm 8 Casino Avenue   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 3:00 pm
1:15pm – 2:00pm 295 Tuxion Road   Auction Sat 17th Jan @ 3:00 pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm 5022 Great Ocean Road   Auction Sun 17th Jan @ 1:00 pm

Wednesday 13th January
11:00am – 11:45am 7A Noel Street   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 1:00 pm
12:00pm – 12:45pm 8 Casino Avenue   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 3:00 pm

Thursday 14th January
3:00pm – 3:45pm 5022 Great Ocean Road   Auction Sun 17th Jan @ 1:00pm

Friday 15th January
11:00am – 11:45am 7A Noel Street   Auction Sat 16th Jan @ 1:00 pm
1:15pm – 2:00pm 295 Tuxion Road   Auction Sun 17th Jan @ 3:00 pm

Come along to one of our opens, we’d love to see you there.

Darren Brimacombe
0418 317 424
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au

Steve Ryan Photography

May this New Year 2010 bring you joy, happiness, warmth and laughter.

Kind regards,

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

NOT JUST LOCK AND LEAVE – HOLIDAY SECURITY CHECKLIST
Is yours one of the few houses in the street with an alarm, dog or well-secured doors and windows or where the occupants come and go at irregular times? Then give yourself a big tick for offering the least opportunity i.e. greatest opposition or risk to aspiring thieves. But if you are going on holiday this Christmas you might want to make your home even less attractive to opportunistic thieves by using this holiday security checklist.

Firstly, try to think the way the thieves do:
Does your home look neglected, abandoned, unused? Make it look occupied by carrying out the following activities:

• Leave a light on inside if you intend returning home after dark. The light should be visible from the street and give the impressions that the house is occupied. Consider using an automatic lighting timer.
• Never leave notes on your door. Thieves can read too.
• Keep blinds and curtains partly open to give the house a “lived in” appearance, if you are going away for some length of time.
• Cancel all regular deliveries, e.g. milk, newspapers so the stockpile doesn’t give the game away.
• Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home and collect any other deliveries which may be made during your absence.
• Ask the Post Office to hold your mail.
• Ask a friend or neighbour to park a car in your driveway from time to time.
And remember to make things tough for anyone who has the temerity to have a go.
• Lock away all portable garden equipment, tools, ladders or anything that could be used to break into your house.
• Securely lock your garage; most breaking-in implements are found there.
• Lock all doors and windows
• Take your keys or leave them with a friend. Do not hide them.
• Remove all money and valuables to a safe place such as your bank.
• Notify your local Police of your absence.

Have a great Christmas holiday!

Here are Apollo Bay’s AUCTION ITINERARY & OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS in 2010:

PROPERTY: 7 A Noel Street
AUCTION DATE: Saturday the 16th of January at 1:00pm
OFI: 11:00 am on site, for the following dates
– January the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th

HARBOUR PRECINCT – VACANT LAND AUCTION
Vendor’s instructions are clear and this is a Realisation Auction! This sale provides optional Mark Gratwick Architectural plans for a stunning two storey, three bedroom home. Maximise the position, with a stunning north easterly aspect. The perfect location to build your new home, where
position and potential are unsurpassed!

PROPERTY: 8 Casino Avenue
AUCTION DATE: Saturday the 16th of January at 3:00pm
OFI: 12:00 pm on site, for the following dates
– January the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th

SOLID HOME, QUALITY BLOCK, PREMIUM STREET
This is a quality brick: three-bedroom home with a large shed & established garden in one of Apollo Bay’s most sought after Streets. Already with ocean views from this single storey house, the re-development opportunities are enormous. Fantastic location & re-development potential. Land size is 800 sq.m approx.

PROPERTY: 5022 Great Ocean Road
AUCTION DATE: Sunday the 17th of January at 1:00pm
OFI: 3:00 pm on site, for the following dates
– January the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th

FORTHCOMING AUCTION:

APOLLO BAY / LORNE / SUGARLOAF / WONGARRA
This newly renovated property is a Classic Beach Cottage! Situated on over quarter of an acre of absolute Great Ocean Road frontage in the tightly held Sugarloaf / Wongarra area. Right across the road to superb fishing, diving and surfing beach. It is a Short, pleasant drive into Apollo Bay Township and not far from Lorne either! The land size is approximately 1,100 sq.m.

PROPERTY: 295 Tuxion Road
AUCTION DATE: Sunday the 17TH of January3:00pm
OFI: 1:15pm on site for the following dates
- December 13th, 20th
- January the 4th, 8th, 10th, 15th

FORTHCOMING AUCTION AT ‘WINGURRA’ – ON TOP OF THE WORLD
It does not get much better than this! A most unique & desirable property offering amazing views all within 3km of the Apollo Bay township. Original three bedroom farm cottage + shedding.
Acreage consists of 32 acres (approx.) of grazing land with some spectacular future building sites (STCA). Outstanding 180 degree ocean views, overlooking the Apollo Bay Township and harbour stretching from Cape Patton to Marengo and beyond. Rarely does a small acreage with such a view come on to the market. Only a personal inspection will reveal the true quality and potential of this property and exceed your expectations.

PROPERTY: 120 Biddles Road Apollo Bay
AUCTION DATE: Saturday the 23rd of January at 3:00pm
OFI: – December 20th
- January 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 14th
LIVE THE DREAM ~ TRULY SOMETHING SPECIAL
- 19 ACRES WITH VIEWS AND AN APPROVED PERMIT
FOR A 2ND DWELLING – AN OPPORTUNITY THAT WILL
NOT BE REPEATED ON ANY ONE TITLE UNDER THIS

PROPERTY: 5915 Great Ocean Road Yuulong
AUCTION DATE: Sunday the 24TH January at 1:00PM
A VIEW YOU HAVE TO ‘SEA’ TO BELIEVE
Looking over the great Johanna & Melanesia beaches, luscious 35 acres with a magnificent home site.

Featuring:
2 dams, a creek, native vegetation Power to the site available
Seclusion and privacy with access to the water
Ocean side of the Great Ocean Road

PROPERTY: 500 Tuxion Road Apollo Bay
AUCTION DATE: Saturday the 6th of February at 1:00PM
83 ACRES OF SECLUSION WITH MAGNIFICENT 360 DEGREE VIEWS

Offerings of this calibre in such close proximity to stunning beaches and town conveniences are virtually impossible to come across. A most unique & desirable property presenting amazing views located within 5km of the Apollo Bay Township
Consisting of 83 acres of grazing land with some spectacular, north facing potential building sites (STCA)
Unobstructed panoramic ocean views, overlooking the Apollo Bay Township, boat harbour and adjoining Barham Valley, stretching from Cape Patton to Marengo Reef. Rarely do these types of acreages with such views come on to the market. Only a personal inspection will reveal the true quality and potential of this property.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CAMPAIGNS 2010

PROPERTY: 41-45 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay – Apollo Bay Timber and Hardware Store PROPERTY: 217-219 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay
Expression of Interest Campaign: ending on Friday 12th of February at 4:00pm
PICTURESQUE OCEAN FRONTAGE ~ EXCLUSIVE VACANT LAND OPPORTUNITY
This truly spectacular site presents four vacant allotments, three with absolute Great Ocean Road frontage. Boasting magnificent ocean views, and prime coastal position. This is a unique building opportunity, and we urge all interested parties to express interest today to have the opportunity to secure this rare prospect.
Supremely located with endless, uninterrupted views.
Each allotment is sold with approved plans for a two storey home, Short stroll to town and Flexible terms available.
Expression Of Interest Campaign ending on Friday the 29th of January.
MASSIVE GREAT OCEAN ROAD DEVELOPMENT SITE
Currently returning 5.18% net – with massive re-development potential. With 2 street frontages.
Geelong’s new ring road opens a myriad of opportunities – Flexible development / investment options
Vendors instructions are clear – sell to the first buyer.

PROPERTY: 217-219 Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay
Expression of Interest Campaign: ending on Friday 12th of February at 4:00pm
PICTURESQUE OCEAN FRONTAGE ~ EXCLUSIVE VACANT LAND OPPORTUNITY
This truly spectacular site presents four vacant allotments, three with absolute Great Ocean Road frontage. Boasting magnificent ocean views, and prime coastal position. This is a unique building opportunity, and we urge all interested parties to express interest today to have the opportunity to secure this rare prospect.
Supremely located with endless, uninterrupted views.
Each allotment is sold with approved plans for a two storey home, Short stroll to town and Flexible terms available.

PROPERTY: “Moonlight Head” 35 Parkers Access Track Yuulong
OFI: Open Every day through January from 11 – 4:00pm; commencing on the 2nd to the 31st of January.
CAPTURE THE INVISIBLE BEAUTY OF AUSTRALIA
Glenn Murcutt, arguably Australia’s greatest living Architect, a man “Time Magazine” described as “an environmental hero of the planet” and who is the recipient of the 4 most prestigious international awards for Architecture, including “The Pritzker Prize” – considered the Nobel Prize of Architecture – and the American Institute of Architecture Gold Medal in 2009, designed the houses and the Moonlight Head Resort. Murcutt is now 74 years of age and has a client wait list of 9 years. Moonlight Head Properties has built three of the five identical homes that form part of Murcutt’s unique sculptural arrangement at Moonlight Head; this is your chance to build one of the last two to complete the overall design. The resort is unique and within two years has been described, among other things, as:
One of Marie Claire’s 10 most romantic getaways in the world 2008 (UK edition)
One of Elite Travelers, Pure Decadence, 101 Best Suites of the Year 2007
Now exclusively for sale, this unique opportunity is one we believe has never been offered before.

See you on our Coast and have a great Christmas.

Darren Brimacombe
darren@greatoceanroadrealestate.com.au
0418 317 424

Steve Ryan Photography