76 Sutherland Road, Armadale VIC 3143

Period Victorian terrace | architect-led renovation | tightly held terrace row | premium Armadale pocket This property occupies a rare position as one of only four terraces in Londesborough Terrace, with a renovation executed by architect Gary Catt and Serafina Catt-Smart that is both period-sensitive and technically thorough. The inclusion of a hydraulic glass hatch to an underfloor cellar, Calacatta marble kitchen surfaces, and zoned hydronic underfloor heating signals a level of fit-out typically reserved for freestanding residences. For the buyer seeking a lock-and-leave entertainer that functions as a four-bedroom family home within walking distance of High Street and the station, this house offers a configuration edge over newer townhouses in the area. The rear garage converted to a heated entertaining room with lane access adds functional square footage without sacrificing parking, a practical advantage in this tightly held street. The primary risk is the price guide sitting well above automated valuations from Domain and Property.com.au, which likely do not capture the premium for this specific renovation and terrace scarcity. The buyer should verify whether the 2018 purchase price and subsequent build cost support the current ask, particularly given Armadale’s 45 percent auction clearance rate for four-bedroom houses. An opportunity exists in the ground-floor bedroom and bathroom layout, which suits multigenerational living or guest accommodation — a feature that broadens the resale pool. Approach the auction with a ceiling informed by replacement cost for the renovation and the scarcity premium for the terrace row, not the median house price for the suburb. This property is best held as a primary residence where the quality of finish and location will sustain value over time.