Historic Geelong West Victorian home held for generations sells early in pre-auction deal

A classic Victorian-era house held in the same family for generations has been sold in a sliding doors moment the neighbours would be happy with.A Bellarine couple secured the double-fronted period house at 50 Candover St, Geelong West, in a deal signed prior to the property being offered at auction, Jellis Craig selling agent Greg Matheson said.The three-bedroom house at 50 Candover St, Geelong West sold prior to auction.“There was a couple of main parties circling the property and the vendor said, ‘look, with a couple there, let’s get it under contract’,” Mr Matheson said.RELATED: Geelong West home has French twist and a catchGeelong’s new housing plan just priced buyers outGeelong suburbs where sellers taking biggest hits “It’s a beautiful, stunning double-fronted Victorian. It’s been the family for generations, and it’s gone to a lovely couple and it’s going to be their forever home.“They’re going to renovate it and restore it back to its full glory,” he added.Mr Matheson said the 544sq m property near Pakington St had attracted interest from up to four groups during the campaign, with two prepared to take a punt when unconditional offers were sought late last week.Original fea...