98 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills VIC 3127

Victorian renovation on 766sqm | Paul Bangay garden and pool | five-bedroom family layout | blue-chip Surrey Hills pocket This property occupies a strong buying position because the combination of a period façade, substantial extension, and a Paul Bangay-designed garden with pool is genuinely rare in Surrey Hills at this land size. For a buyer seeking a finished family home without renovation risk, the 345sqm internal footprint and three living zones provide immediate utility. The property best suits an established family or an upsizer who values indoor-outdoor flow and wants to lock in a premium address without further work. The main risk is price: the high-$4 million guide places this in competition with unrenovated homes on larger blocks nearby, meaning the buyer pays a premium for finish and landscaping that may not fully appreciate in the short term. The 2011 purchase price suggests significant vendor equity, so negotiation room may be limited. The opportunity lies in the rarity of the pool and garden combination, which narrows the buyer pool and supports resale to a similar demographic. Hold this property as a long-term family residence; its scarcity in the local market will underpin value retention.