Good Friday home to go under the hammer

VILLAWOOD Properties has again joined forces with Henley to deliver the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Charity Home Auction.
The developer has donated a premium block of land at its Trillium Mickleham community, with Henley supplying the two-storey, four-bedroom home.
About 400 trades and suppliers have also donated their time and effort to get the home completed for the March 25 auction.
Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said that with 36 homes having been auctioned over 22 years, the initiative had raised almost $13 million for the hospital since its inception.
“We’re looking forward to again bringing this event to our Trillium community. The home, by Henley, to be auctioned is just a stroll from the community’s amazing residents’ club, its parklands and a host of other local attractions, meaning the successful bidder will be gaining an enviable lifestyle as much as a home.
“Last year’s event, also held at Trillium, was highly successful with the home selling for $646,000, all of it going to the Royal Children’s Hospital. We’re hopeful of going even better this year.
“As usual we’re putting in a big effort to make it a success, as are our suppliers and contractors and those of Henley.
“This initiative resonates in particular because so many of us involved have been personally touched by the amazing work of the Royal Children’s Hospital.
“It also strikes a chord because of our passion for engaging with the issues that affect and improve the broader community.” Bellarine Property managing director Christian Bartley will again act as the auctioneer for the day as well as adding a special family touch.
Mr Bartley’s father has donated a 1956 Olympic towel signed by Dawn Fraser to be auctioned, with all funds also going to the Good Friday Appeal.
The auction will also be a day of family fun, with appearances from various celebrities and Channel 7 personalities.
For more information on the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Charity Home (located at 9 Oleander Boulevard, Mickleham), head to gfacharityhouse.com.au.