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<\/p>\nThe largest display village in the Geelong\/Surf Coast region has been buzzing with activity since it opened at Villawood Properties\u2019 Armstrong Mount Duneed in July.<\/p>\n
The display village, at Whites Road and Sovereign Drive, showcases the work of 21 builders, with homes of all shapes, sizes and styles to tempt first home buyers right through to high-end luxury home purchasers.<\/p>\n
Villawood has long-term close ties with Australia\u2019s top builders and this is reflected in the 36 slick, contemporary designer homes on show.<\/p>\n
Affordable price points are available for every kind of buyer and every stage of life, from basic first homes to high-end luxury homes up to $7 million, and demand is soaring.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ve been in the industry for over a decade, but I\u2019ve never seen demand like this,\u201d Boutique Homes consultant Rowan Huxhagen says.<\/p>\n
\u201cVacant blocks are getting snapped up quickly, so you have to get in quick.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only is housing more affordable in Geelong than in Melbourne \u2013 meaning you get a bigger block and more extravagant house, for less \u2013 but Geelong\u2019s laid-back, family-orientated atmosphere is a huge drawcard.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve noticed customers are loving sophisticated skillion roofs and raked ceilings that create a spacious impression in the home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhichever type of house they go for, almost all of my customers who I\u2019ve helped to relocate to Geelong are kicking themselves that they didn\u2019t do it much earlier.\u201d<\/p>\n
The display village is the third DV by Villawood at Armstrong.<\/p>\n
Its first, the Green Street, picked up an Urban Development Institute of Australia Award for Landscaping Excellence and [AM1] was a roaring success.<\/p>\n
The latest more than adequately caters for the broad range of designs and sizes buyers want.<\/p>\n
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\u201cVisitors vary hugely in what they\u2019re looking for, from 20sq homes right up to double-storey 49sq,\u201d says Nathan Schlink, of Long Island Homes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey love the slick pared-back designs and homes with the contemporary square look.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Hamptons style of home with coastal colours is still drawing crowds.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven its proximity to beautiful bodies of water, it makes sense that coastal exteriors are seriously trending in Geelong.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s also a trend towards homes that are large enough to comfortably enjoy a busy lifestyle but not so large that they require many hours of cleaning.\u201d<\/p>\n
The popularity of the Geelong region has been swelling in response to metropolitan lockdowns, work from home changes and greater affordability.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people have saved money through lockdown, with no travelling and working from home,\u201d says Mr Huxhagen.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn some cases, their current house may no longer suit because they need dedicated studies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just 11 minutes from Torquay\u2019s surf beach and well connected to Geelong\u2019s city centre, families, young couples and downsizers alike are attracted to the lifestyle because they can enjoy the best of a city and surfside environment.<\/p>\n
Buyers will have to move fast to secure the block of their dreams, with so many prospective buyers from around Victoria keen on the location.<\/p>\n
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The largest display village in the Geelong\/Surf Coast region has been buzzing with activity since it opened at Villawood Properties\u2019 Armstrong Mount Duneed in July. The display village, at Whites Road and Sovereign Drive, showcases the work of 21 builders, with homes of all shapes, sizes and styles to tempt first home buyers right through […]<\/p>\n