Australians enjoy being outdoors, so it’s no surprise that outdoor rooms are becoming increasingly popular among home buyers at all stages.

During the pandemic, there was an evident shift towards the outdoor aspect of a home as buyers sought to counter the impact of being stuck indoors during lockdown by purchasing homes that boasted outdoor lifestyle appeal.

Alfresco entertaining areas offering year-round enjoyment, seamless connection with the home’s main living zone and cooking facilities — from built-in BBQ kitchens to wood-fire pizza ovens — are among the most important features buyers are looking at right now. In fact, outdoor entertaining areas are becoming more important than formal living and dining areas.

Several homes boasting outdoor lifestyle appeal were sold at auction today, along with a number of other properties that attracted strong competition among buyers. Our list of standout performers today included:

• 28 Meredith Avenue, Templestowe sold for $2,350,000
• 12 Calderwood Street, Bulleen sold for $1,521,500
• 17 Pinnacle Crescent, Bulleen sold for $1,500,000
• 6 Mayfair Avenue, Lower Templestowe sold for $1,490,000
• 26 Sylvia Street, Lower Templestowe sold for $1,480,000
• 3 Riverview Terrace, Bulleen sold for $1,326,000
• 1/2 Beverly Hills Drive, Templestowe sold for $1,281,000
• 30 Duff Parade, Viewbank sold for $1,307,000

Currently under offer and will be sold soon:

• 36 Grandview Road, Box Hill South
• 3 Flint Street, Eltham

If you’d like to learn more about what key features buyers are looking for in a home, contact one of our agents today for an obligation-free market insight.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

Spiro Drossos

Managing Director

Barry Plant Manningham, Whitehorse, Eltham and Ivanhoe