9 Julian Way, California Gully VIC 3556

4 bed brick home | 645m² with large shed | quiet family pocket | strong owner-occupier street This property offers a rare configuration advantage in a tightly held street where 85% of properties are owner-occupied, signalling low turnover and stable demand. The dual living areas and undercover entertaining zone with TV points are not standard for this price bracket, giving a buyer genuine indoor-outdoor utility that competing houses in the area typically lack. The large shed with direct garage access adds functional storage or workshop capacity that appeals strongly to families or hobbyists, and the 900mm induction cooktop and ducted heating and cooling remove the need for immediate upgrades. The property suits a buyer seeking a move-in ready family home in a low-traffic pocket, where the land-to-house ratio and shed provide a practical edge over newer, smaller lots. The main risk is that the price guide sits above the Domain mid-estimate, meaning a buyer may need to negotiate from a position where comparable sales data does not fully support the upper end. The 2017 sale at $319,000 is now irrelevant, but the rapid appreciation profile suggests some vendor expectation may be aspirational. The rental yield of 4.84% is above suburb average, so if purchase price lands near the lower guide, the property can hold as a solid investment with strong tenant demand. Hold for medium-term capital growth in a suburb with 14.9% annual growth, or occupy immediately and benefit from the low-maintenance brick build and established street character.