- 2 days ago
Category
📺
TVTranscript
00:01Australians have always loved the beach so many of us are now making the move to
00:06our beautiful coastlines. Our beachfront dreamers want crashing waves and salty sea
00:15air so grab your sunscreen and join us on the hunt for the ultimate beach house.
00:20It's been a hard day hunting.
00:33Welcome to Frankston. This is the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. It's a great spot
00:38with its long sandy beaches and fabulous urban living. Perfect for young families, investors
00:45or empty nesters. And I'm working with Jeanette today who is one of those looking to downsize
00:50and I think I've found three perfect homes. It's just which one fits. Let's find out.
01:04Good morning, Janet. Good morning, Shelley. It's not the most beautiful day in Frankston
01:09South today, I'm afraid. We know what it can be like so that's okay.
01:15So what are you and Geoff actually looking for, for your downsizer?
01:18We don't want to go too small. Something, we'd love a pool. Something with a bit of space
01:23for our grandchildren. Other than that, it just has to feel right.
01:31I'm house hunting by myself today. I have a husband, Geoff, but he's at work today. He's
01:36happy for me to do the groundwork. We've lived in Frankston for 40 years so we want to stay
01:41in this area. Just looking for something a bit smaller. I love the beach, the proximity
01:48to the Mornington Peninsula, but you can still get into the city easily. We've got great services
01:54here. There's shopping just close to so many things. We have family and friends here and
01:59it's a beautiful lifestyle. So this is the place for us.
02:03Our budget is 2 to 2.5 million. What we're looking for is something a bit similar to what
02:11we had, but smaller. So we'd love a pool. We'd love a wood fire. We'd love to be able
02:17to walk to coffee shops and nice walking trails. We love older homes. We don't really want something
02:25that's the same as the one next door. We're looking for something that's a bit different.
02:34Frankston is found just an hour south of Melbourne CBD, right on the edge of Port Phillip Bay.
02:41It boasts a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty to do and see for visitors and locals.
02:47With its proximity to the city, Mornington Peninsula and its dreamy beaches, it's not surprising
02:52why Janet and Jeff aren't leaving this beachside paradise.
03:01What we've got here is an incredible sort of mid-century modernist home and it's got this
03:07lovely flavour once you get in there. It's a four bedroom, two bathroom. A lot of space.
03:14Already does this feel a bit too big for a downsizer?
03:16I don't think so, but we'll see how it feels inside. Do you enjoy gardening, Janet?
03:23No. No? No.
03:26Alright. Do you think you might enjoy gardening if you had more time? No.
03:32First thoughts when I saw the front of the home was great bricks. I love the entry,
03:37love the steps up to it. I like the older style homes. Everything's not quite as cookie cutter.
03:42I just love that feeling. Are you ready to head inside? Sure. Let's go.
03:54Come on through. Wipe her little feet. Oh. Oh. Make yourself at home. Thank you.
04:03Really nice feel. I love the sunken lounge and the gas fire with the flames. That's lovely.
04:08Does that count when you ask for an open fire? Is gas okay?
04:11It's a compromise, but it's okay. I love all the natural light. The big windows are beautiful.
04:19When I walked into the home and saw that sunken lounge room, I thought it felt really comfortable and relaxing.
04:25It's just a really nice feeling to have that as a separate lounge room.
04:28Obviously you'll add your own touch to the house, but the features that aren't going anywhere are the fish tank.
04:35Fish tank. That would be difficult to remove, but...
04:38It's kind of quite. It's really different, isn't it? We've never had fish.
04:41Whether we'll keep them alive, I don't know.
04:46There's plenty more to see. Okay.
04:51So should these fish be getting worried? If you're not much of a fish keeper?
04:56Yes, well maybe.
04:57The house has had a couple of renovations over its time, obviously, and as new kitchen.
05:03This area down here with the lounge and a second fireplace.
05:06That's good.
05:07Are you a gas person or do you like induction?
05:11My husband does the cooking, so I don't mind.
05:13Great. Great.
05:15But it is a good kitchen. It looks lovely.
05:17I love the kitchen, how it's tucked away and the dining area is a great size.
05:22So having that extra space, we could add another table at Christmas or for other events, which is really handy.
05:29Let's get out of the bedrooms.
05:40Two bedrooms there, but this is the primary suite.
05:44The blue wall. It's a bit different.
05:47It is a little different. Gives it that sort of coastal vibe, I suppose.
05:51It does, yes. It's beautiful being able to see the pool.
05:55And then these beautifully renovated bathrooms.
05:59Oh, that's a good size. It's really good, isn't it?
06:02Can you hear that?
06:05That's beautiful. Very calming.
06:08Let's head out and have a look at that. Great.
06:19So the backyard is a little bit sectioned off, which I think is great.
06:23There's different areas for everyone.
06:27I feel like we've just been teleported to Fiji or somewhere.
06:31Yes, it does. This is glorious.
06:32Isn't it lovely?
06:33I never imagined having a spa, but that looks great.
06:36It does. Very inviting.
06:38Bonus, isn't it?
06:40It's not big. It just looks quite manageable.
06:43Love the lemon tree, the kids' playground.
06:45I found all things I really wasn't expecting.
06:49What do you think the vendors would be asking for this property?
06:54Maybe around the two million?
07:06What do you think the vendors would be asking for this property?
07:09Maybe around the two million?
07:11Yeah, they are asking just over two.
07:13Okay. So keep that in mind.
07:15Sure.
07:17It seems reasonable.
07:18It seems within our range.
07:20It's a strong start, this house.
07:22It's great.
07:23It'll be interesting to see what else there is.
07:26House number two, good to go?
07:27Okay, let's go.
07:42We've had a break in the weather, so we won't pause out here for too long.
07:45But house number two, I like to think of it as contemporary country charm.
07:49And it's all about the fours.
07:51Four car garage, four bedrooms, four en-suites.
07:54It's a low maintenance block, so again, don't have to worry about the green thumbs.
07:59Great.
07:59I love the stonework.
08:01That's beautiful.
08:01And that's an interesting little porthole up there.
08:04The lights are lovely.
08:06Very classy.
08:07It's really lovely.
08:09The facade's gorgeous.
08:10There's so much to look at with the stonework.
08:12So much detail.
08:13I do love the country look and it sits well in the area, I think.
08:18And believe it or not, it gets even more stylish inside.
08:21So come on in.
08:22Can't wait.
08:26It is a very impressive entryway here.
08:29Wow.
08:31A little seating area out here, which comes off the master.
08:34Oh, lovely.
08:35That would be a beautiful view from there.
08:38On a good day.
08:39On a good day.
08:40But you know what the bay looks like.
08:42And the master's right here at the front.
08:43Come on in.
08:44Right.
08:47It's lovely.
08:48I love the barn doors.
08:49It's gorgeous, isn't it?
08:51Yeah, really.
08:51We saw that on the garage door downstairs.
08:53Yes.
08:53It follows through the home.
08:55Yep.
08:55And then those sliding doors go through to the ensuite and then the walk-in robe tucked
08:59around the corner.
09:01It just feels really warm and inviting.
09:03It's got a beautiful little area to sit and take your shoes off and hang up your coat.
09:07The main bedroom is gorgeous.
09:09The colours are lovely.
09:10I love the fire.
09:11The ensuite's spectacular.
09:12It has more of that beautiful stonework.
09:15Let's move on.
09:16Lovely.
09:17So I love the fact they've got the timber in the work areas and then obviously carpet in
09:21the bedrooms.
09:23Again, these barn sliders feature throughout the home.
09:26Great home offer, so you could make that another bedroom or a media room if you wish.
09:32Snazzy little feature here.
09:33Oh, that's fabulous, isn't it?
09:35And how many more bottles do you need, really?
09:37Wow.
09:37I think that's a great sign.
09:38Good question.
09:43A section off the kids or the pets or the heat.
09:47Yes.
09:48This one obviously has the open plan living.
09:51These incredible vaulted ceilings.
09:53It's a beautiful space.
09:54I mean, it's neat as a pin.
09:56It's absolutely beautiful.
09:57I do love the timber beams.
09:59Do you think Geoff would be happy in here?
10:01Think he'd make himself quite at home over here in the kitchen?
10:03I think he would.
10:04I think he would.
10:06It's lovely natural light, too.
10:08It's a horrible day, but you can still get the sense of how beautiful and light it is
10:11with all the windows.
10:13The kitchen and living area is huge, but it doesn't feel uncomfortably big, even though
10:18it has lots of space.
10:19The space for an enormous dining table.
10:21You could not be unimpressed with this.
10:23It's just been so perfectly done.
10:25It feels still cosy.
10:26It's lovely.
10:28Let's head outside while the rain's holding off.
10:31Yeah.
10:36Oh, look, we don't even have to go out into the rain.
10:39No, that's great, isn't it?
10:42Lovely little fire pit up there, and this all looks fabulous.
10:45The outdoor kitchen.
10:47Their attention to detail's amazing, isn't it?
10:49Oh, and another spa bar!
10:51We're meant to have a spa.
10:53Yes!
10:53We're meant to.
10:53That looks great.
10:55I love the fire that's making it good for winter and summer, which is really important
11:00in Melbourne.
11:01Everything just works really well with this home, I think.
11:05You know this area well.
11:07Where do you think this sits?
11:08I would say maybe $2.5, $2.7, somewhere about that.
11:14Well, the vendors are looking for offers over $255, so beautifully done.
11:22I think it's pretty fair, really.
11:25It seems like a reasonable price.
11:27It's certainly got everything you would want.
11:30Now, what is behind door number three?
11:32Can't wait to see.
11:33It's a little different.
11:34Okay.
11:35I'll follow you.
11:37One house left to go.
11:39It'd be great to see something different again.
11:41It's really interesting to see the different homes and see how they appeal.
11:46Coming up, property number three.
11:50In real estate terms, this is what I call a stonking big house.
11:56I'm excited to see what you think.
12:09Previously.
12:10I'm house hunting by myself today.
12:13I have a husband, Jeff, but he's at work today.
12:15He's happy for me to do the groundwork.
12:17We've lived in Frankston for 40 years, just looking for something a bit smaller.
12:23What we've got here is an incredible sort of mid-century modernist home.
12:28I thought it felt really comfortable and relaxing.
12:33House number two.
12:34I like to think of it as contemporary country charm.
12:37You could not be unimpressed with this.
12:40It's just been so perfectly done.
12:54And turn, here it is.
12:56This is property number three.
12:58In real estate terms, this is what I call a stonking big house.
13:04Yeah.
13:05We've got dual access, double storey, built in the 60s.
13:09There's a lot of original features and there's some kind of 80s updates.
13:14Okay.
13:14Okay, you with me?
13:16Yeah.
13:16But the view from here is insane.
13:21It's a great location, but it just looked a bit boxy and not a lot of character.
13:26I needed to look inside.
13:28I'm excited to see what you think.
13:30Me too.
13:31Okay.
13:35I love these homes.
13:37You never know what you're going to get.
13:38I know.
13:38It's exciting.
13:41I love these original homes because you get to use your imagination.
13:45Yes.
13:46But it's also a little step back in time.
13:48It is, isn't it?
13:49Yeah.
13:49This is one of the rooms that has had an update.
13:52Circa 1980.
13:53Beautiful 80s salmon.
13:55Yes.
13:55We love that.
13:56Don't we remember that?
13:57We're all coming back.
13:58It's a good sized kitchen.
13:59Lovely big windows.
14:01Lots of cupboard space.
14:02The eternal optimist.
14:03I love it.
14:04I love it.
14:10It's so well cared for, isn't it?
14:12It is.
14:13The maintenance in here is amazing.
14:16You can see how this could really be brought up to date quite easily.
14:20Yes.
14:21Definitely.
14:21With all the lovely windows, the views, it's a great sized room.
14:25Here's my little surprise for you.
14:26Did you spot the radiator in the back?
14:28I did not.
14:29How often did you have seen one of those?
14:30Oh.
14:31That's a beauty, isn't it?
14:33I remember that from my childhood.
14:35We do have a fireplace over here.
14:37It excites me from a renovation perspective, but it's not my project.
14:41This could be yours.
14:43You don't get that size often in a living space.
14:47This place is growing on me.
14:48Whether I want to do the work, I don't know, but it's certainly got heaps of potential
14:52and could be a wonderful home.
14:55Let's head down to the primary.
15:06So here's the primary.
15:08Again, it's down the back of the block, so it is beautiful and quiet.
15:12And it's a good size.
15:13It is.
15:13And great storage.
15:15And again, if you just updated the wardrobe, you don't have to add a whole new one by any means.
15:20The bathroom could do with an update, of course, but not hard.
15:24The paint is a bit dark, so I think lighter paint would lift it and make it feel bigger.
15:28And a change of floor coverings would make all the difference.
15:32Okay, now we're fired up, Jeanette.
15:34This is it.
15:41Look at this.
15:42Oh, wow.
15:43Look at that.
15:44Wow.
15:44My gosh.
15:45So you've got pretty much Melbourne to Geelong through here.
15:49On a clear date, this would be a different story.
15:52It definitely would.
15:53I wish I could see it today, but it's beautiful, isn't it?
15:56And it's interesting.
15:57There's two other bedrooms and a bathroom up here.
16:00There is a lot happening upstairs.
16:02Another huge living area.
16:04And it has everything replicated, really.
16:07Two more bedrooms, another bathroom.
16:09The upstairs has got lots of potential as well, and more views.
16:14What do you think this is on the market for?
16:17Maybe 1.5 to allow for the renovation.
16:21Yes.
16:22They're looking for a little bit over that.
16:24It is a buyer's market.
16:25Yes.
16:28Obviously, there's a lot of money to spend on it.
16:30But at that asking price, you could spend the money
16:33and make something amazing.
16:36So many different things about the three of them.
16:38There is a lot to think about.
16:45Coming up.
16:47So what did you report to the kids and to Geoff?
16:50Yes, we had a bit of a chat about it all.
16:57And...
17:03While I let Janet report back to Geoff on the house options we saw,
17:07I'm taking some time to have a look around the area.
17:10I bumped into a couple of locals who told me about what makes Frankston such a special place.
17:18Kristen and Jax, what a place to call home, Frankston.
17:22Absolutely.
17:22And actually, our house is literally just around the corner.
17:25Well, you are one of the lucky ones that lives on the beach.
17:28Yes.
17:28What else do you love about the area beside that golden sand?
17:32It is cool.
17:33So much for young families.
17:35We have festivals.
17:36We've got the beach.
17:37It's got bayside shopping.
17:40It's close to the freeway, the infrastructure, the community.
17:44We've actually looked at different areas to live, but we always come back to Frankston.
17:48Always.
17:49So it's not just the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula.
17:52No.
17:52This really is a destination on its own.
17:54It has become a destination on its own.
17:56Beautiful Jeanette that we were working with to help her find her downsizing home.
18:01The choice is quite extraordinary when you're thinking it's either beachfront
18:05or you've got these amazing nature reserves.
18:08Glorious family homes.
18:10And what we've found is the mid-century vibe is so in vogue right now.
18:15They're just a renovator's dream.
18:17You can really have a lot of nostalgia with the home that you're buying
18:20and then turn it into whatever you want.
18:23You moved here and set up a business here servicing this community.
18:27Now, to me, that screams love.
18:29You know, for us, we needed to make an impact.
18:33It's all about the community.
18:35It's always lovely to hear from locals who truly love their area.
18:41And I can see that Frankston really is your home.
18:44So thanks for your time.
18:45Thank you, Shelley.
18:53It's finally time to meet up with Janet again
18:55and find out which option her and Geoff have decided on.
19:01This is a local spot.
19:03You've obviously been here before.
19:05We have.
19:06It's lovely to see you again.
19:08It was so lovely seeing Frankston through your eyes when we were house hunting.
19:13There's some amazing properties here.
19:15It seems like it does have a little bit of something for everyone down this way.
19:19It does.
19:20Yeah, it's a great place to live and so many different types of property.
19:23It's a really interesting place to live.
19:25Well, let's talk through the three houses that we saw together.
19:28Yep.
19:28House number one, that incredible mid-century modern home.
19:32It had all the trimmings.
19:33We had spas.
19:34We had pools.
19:36I loved it.
19:37I think the minute you walk in, it just feels like a home.
19:40It feels really comfortable.
19:42And those things are all such a bonus to have a pool, a spa, a wood fire.
19:46And it's near the coffee shops that we love, so we can walk to there, to the beach.
19:50It really does tick a lot of boxes, that one.
19:54House number two, that brand new build, another great option.
19:58Such a pretty house.
20:00That's just absolutely perfect from when you walked up right through to the back.
20:04Everything was just so beautiful, so beautifully done.
20:07A lot to look at in that house, but it still felt cosy and not too overwhelming
20:12because you could close off an area and still other little places to sit and a beautiful home.
20:18And then house number three, I know when we stood outside I said,
20:21be open-minded about it.
20:23I really felt like it grew on you once we got inside.
20:27It did.
20:27It's always overwhelming when you look at a place like that and think,
20:31what could you do?
20:31And then within minutes you're starting to think of things you could do.
20:34But it had a lot of interesting features and the view of that one was sensational.
20:39That's when you know you've got the renovating bug.
20:42When you walk into a place and suddenly the light bulb comes on.
20:46You're like, right, I know exactly what to do here.
20:48We could do this, yeah.
20:49No, it was an incredible property.
20:52We had a bit of a chat about it all and we think we've decided on something.
20:57Do you?
20:57Yes.
20:58Okay, will it be door number one, two or three?
21:02Number one.
21:03Number one.
21:04Number one.
21:05Yes.
21:05Great choice.
21:07All wonderful properties but that's the right one for us for this stage of our lives.
21:12It really did seem to fit like a glove.
21:15You could just see you were very relaxed in that space.
21:18Yes, I did feel good there.
21:19I love someone who knows exactly what they want and I could tell that that one really was such a
21:24good fit for you.
21:25Yes, it was.
21:30I've since heard from Janet and Jeff that their offer on House One was successful.
21:35They're now enjoying their downsize while still being nice and close to the beach and everything Frankston has to offer.
21:41Thank you very much.
21:49All right.
Comments