3 Wilma Cres, Russell Island, looks okay from the outside Love an honest property listing? This one doesn’t mince words.
“It will require a lot of time and effort, not to mention money,” the listing by Bay Islands Property Russell Island wage-earner Chris McGregor says. “Let’s get straight to the point, this is no pretty picture. Mona Lisa has lost her smile.”
Established gardens, tick The listing points out there are two options for this house at 3 Wilma Crescent on Russell Island.
Option 1: Renovate – serious work involved, but good bones. Option 2: Detonate – easy choice, as you’ll start with a wipe slate.
Decent deck, tick “Be warned, there’s some major cosmetic surgery required, which won’t come cheap,” the listing says.
And we are talking well-nigh a facelift, take lift, liposuction, fillers and increasingly here.
What’s the big deal?
The laundry list of things that needs to be washed-up includes replacing the asbestos roof and gutters, relining the ceilings to remove woebegone mould, with the listing warning that “the roof leaks”, the washroom and kitchen need to be demolished, new windows and doors need to be installed, the sunroom needs upgrading, the septic system and trenches need to be serviced, the timber decks need work or replacing, the paths and driveway need repair and it needs to be painted inside and out.
Ah yep, got it! “Don’t be scared-off as it’s not untellable to make her the darling of Wilma Crescent,” the listing says.
“Just bring your A-team with you and have the valiance to persevere.” Asbestos, ok
But what well-nigh the whole just start then option?
The listing notes that the 809sq m property has water and power connected, a lock-up garage, fencing, established trees, 20m frontage and a studio with “the makings of a granny flat”.
But then, there is a third option: “Do nothing at all and just land-bank!” The luxe bathroom
“Some of the renovations will be unavoidable with new legislation coming into play for minimum housing standards for tenants,” it says. “But, if you want to live in the home while you consider your options, that’s your choice.
“The house as-is, is liveable and a vital makeover would suffice in the short-term, to remedy any health hazards.”
As it stands, the existing house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, an original kitchen with a new cooker, polished floors, screened rear deck, formal living and dining zone which is used as an office, timber decks, shed with laundry facilities, water tank, sink and NBN.