Newtown, Victoria trophy home Raith listed with record breaking hopes
The mid-1880s Newtown trophy home Raith, has been listed with record breaking hopes for the area near Geelong.
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house sits on a 0.64 hectare block.
Situated at 2 Raith Terrace, Dale Whitford of Whitford is marketing the property.
It is on the market with a price guide of $6,750,000 to $7,250,000.
Located with walking distance of the Barwon River it has been renovated and extended to an high standard while retaining its period integrity.
Highlights include: bi-fold glass doors linking the family hub to north-facing private gardens; underground cellar; wrap-around verandah among a suite of heritage features; and zoned heating and cooling throughout.
Outdoors are twin four-car garages, a sweeping circular driveway, glass house with heated 25m lap pool, spa, sauna and gym and a three-bedroom guest house.
The current Geelong record is over $5 million, set in March this year.