Hi, I am looking for a place in Sorrento or Blairgowrie, Victoria, 2 bedroom prefrence. Does anyone have any contacts there or know of anyone selling their property there. Any suggestions for me concerning buying in the area would be very welcome too. Thanks Johan
JVenter
I used to surf in the area quite a lot some years ago when I lived about an hour away. Are you looking for investment purposes or to live in?
It’s a fairly affluent area which you could confirm with ABS data. So real estate certainly isn’t cheap. I saw a feature on TV recently claiming that Portsea (next suburb to Sorrento) is the home of Australia’s most expensive real estate.
A relative on my fiance’s side is selling their holiday home in Blairgowrie – I think it’s mid 500k’s AUD – The residence is about 5 years young and 3 bedroom I think… Call me on 61 7 5535 5226 or email [email protected] for more information.
General information on the area:
– Sorrento was the site of the first settlers in Port Phillip Bay
– Employment opportunities are not plentiful – lots of cottage industry, some light industry, heavy industry on Westernport Bay at BHP (30 mins drive)
– It is about 2 hours drive from Melbourne CBD
– Historically it is a holiday/tourism region so holiday letting may fetch strong yields during summer months which are very popular (ie traffic stands still during January).
– There are many world class wineries about 25 mins drive away
– Serviced by a major highway
– Plenty of Golf Courses nearby
– Good surfing beaches – Former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt drowned at one of them during the 60’shttp://www.virtualsorrento.com.au has some good info on the region
http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au – Local Governent
http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=633&tid=633&tpid=591&sid=&spid=&cnid=1521 – gov.t rates payable on property calculator
http://www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org – Tourism information centreLuke Woollard
Licensee
Pacific Lifestyle Property
http://www.plproperty.com.aucomments made are general information only. you should seek professional advice for your particular circumstances.
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