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78 Bennett Street

Long Gully VIC 3550

3
1
1
568 m²
House
Last sold for $373,000
Kaye LazenbyKaye Lazenby, last sold this property on 29 September 2025 after 18 days on market.

Overview

COUNTRY CHARM CLOSE TO THE CITY

This cute 3-bedroom cottage seems more like it's off the beaten track than just an 8-minute drive from the city centre. It sits on the corner where Daly Street turns to gravel and winds down to bushland. Walking down Daly, feels like a trip to the edge of town. It's just a short stroll to the local water park, ovals and community centre The delightful cottage garden surrounding the home, with its brick borders and winding brick path, enhances the country charm. Offering a bricked outdoor seating area in the enclosed yard, complete with wood-stack, veggie beds and beautiful established trees. Post and rail fencing reinforces the rural feel, as does the abundance of off-street parking. The front verandah provides a sheltered space to kick back and watch the world go by. of the bricked outdoor seating area in the enclosed yard, complete with wood-stack, veggie beds and the beautiful established trees. Like many homes of its era, add-ons have given this residence a quaint appearance. Despite being on a flat block, there are multiple levels. Classically, the two main bedrooms sit on either side of the front entrance. Your first step down takes you to the lounge, where a gas heater nestles in front of the original (blocked-off) fireplace. A split-system adds a modern touch of comfort, making this a cosy space to relax and enjoy the garden view. The third north-facing bedroom adjoins this area. Your next step down brings you to an open space, which flows into a comfortable eat-in kitchen. The large window in the dining zone brings the verdant view inside. Relaxing here with a cuppa in hand will be the perfect way to ease into your day. You access the lowest level through two separate doors. The first opens to the compact bathroom. The second leads out onto a fully enclosed verandah. This space includes two additional rooms-a large laundry with cupboards, and a separate toilet. There's even a built-in workbench ready to support your renovation efforts. The concrete floor will make it easy to sweep up wood chips. Yes, there's work to be done to match this home with its beautiful surroundings. But if you're handy at heart (or know someone who is) it will be well worth the effort. When you need a break from that effort, simply retreat to Bennett St Cafe across the road. Whether you sit outdoors to soak in the sunshine or embrace the ambience of the character-filled interior, you'll soon recharge and be ready to get back to work. If you're a creative type, looking for something out of the ordinary, take advantage of this exciting opportunity to transform this cottage to its enchanting potential. Please email the agent to request a copy of the pest and building reports. Investors note:- As this home has always been owner-occupied, no compliance checks have been done.

Features

3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
1 carspace
1 open car space
568 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Long Gully over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 78 Bennett Street is $539k.

Median value
$539k
Estimated value range
$355k - $782.5k
Median days on market
30
Estimated value trend
16%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Long Gully. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 78 Bennett Street

2025
Sold
$373,000
29 Sep 2025 by Kaye Lazenby, of Bendigo Real Estate

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95%
95% of sellers in Long Gully reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom houses in Long Gully

In the last 12 months, 43 three-bedroom houses similar to 78 Bennett Street, have been sold.

This represents a 19% increase in three-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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