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00:00Many of us are now making the move to our beautiful coastlines.
00:06Our beachfront dreamers want crashing waves and salty sea air.
00:10So grab your sunscreen and join us on the hunt for the ultimate beach house.
00:16It's been a hard day hunting.
00:17Welcome to Frankston.
00:30This is the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula.
00:32It's a great spot with its long sandy beaches and fabulous urban living.
00:38Perfect for young families, investors or empty nesters.
00:41And I'm working with Jeanette today who is one of those looking to downsize.
00:46And I think I've found three perfect homes.
00:49It's just which one fits.
00:51Let's find out.
00:59Good morning, Jeanette.
01:01Good morning, Shelley.
01:02It's not the most beautiful day in Frankston South today, I'm afraid.
01:06We know what it can be like, so that's okay.
01:10So what are you and Geoff actually looking for for your downsizer?
01:13We don't want to go too small.
01:14It's a pool, something we'd love a pool, something with a bit of space for our grandchildren.
01:19Other than that, it just has to feel right.
01:26I'm house hunting by myself today.
01:28I have a husband, Geoff, but he's at work today.
01:31He's happy for me to do the groundwork.
01:33We've lived in Frankston for 40 years, so we want to stay in this area, just looking for
01:38something a bit smaller.
01:41I love the beach, the proximity to the Mornington Peninsula, but you can still get into the city
01:47easily.
01:48We've got great services here.
01:50The shopping, just close to so many things.
01:52We have family and friends here, and it's a beautiful lifestyle.
01:56So this is the place for us.
01:59Our budget is two to two and a half million.
02:03What we're looking for is something a bit similar to what we had, but smaller.
02:08So we'd love a pool.
02:10We'd love a wood fire.
02:11We'd love to be able to walk to coffee shops and nice walking trails.
02:15We love older homes.
02:18We don't really want something that's the same as the one next door.
02:22We're looking for something that's a bit different.
02:30Frankston is found just an hour south of Melbourne CBD, right on the edge of Porn Phillip Bay.
02:36It boasts a relaxed coastal lifestyle with plenty to do and see for visitors and locals.
02:41With its proximity to the city, Mornington Peninsula, and its dreamy beaches, it's not surprising
02:47why Janet and Jeff aren't leaving this beachside paradise.
02:56What we've got here is an incredible sort of mid-century modernist home, and it's got
03:02this lovely flavour once you get in there.
03:04It's a four-bedroom, two-bathroom.
03:07A lot of space.
03:08Already, does this feel a bit too big for a downsizer?
03:12I don't think so, but we'll see how it feels inside.
03:17Do you enjoy gardening, Janet?
03:18No.
03:19No?
03:19Okay.
03:21All right.
03:22Do you think you might enjoy gardening if you had more time?
03:25No.
03:27First thoughts when I saw the front of the home was great bricks.
03:31I love the entry, love the steps up to it.
03:34I like the older style homes.
03:36Everything's not quite as cookie cutter.
03:38I just love that feeling.
03:40Are you ready to head inside?
03:42Sure.
03:42Let's go.
03:49Come on through.
03:50Wipe her little feet.
03:52Oh.
03:53Oh.
03:54Make yourself at home.
03:58Really nice feel.
03:59Well, I love the sunken lounge and the gas fire with the flames.
04:03That's lovely.
04:03Does that count when you ask for an open fire?
04:06Is gas okay?
04:07It's a compromise, but it's okay.
04:10I love all the natural light.
04:11The big windows are beautiful.
04:13When I walked into the home and saw that sunken lounge room, I thought it felt really comfortable
04:19and relaxing.
04:20It's just a really nice feeling to have that as a separate lounge room.
04:24Obviously, you'll add your own touch to the house, but the features that aren't going
04:27anywhere are the fish tank.
04:30Fish tank.
04:31That would be difficult to remove, but kind of quite.
04:34It's really different, isn't it?
04:35We've never had fish.
04:36Whether we'll keep them alive, I don't know.
04:41There's plenty more to see.
04:42Okay.
04:43So should these fish be getting worried if you're not much of a fish keeper?
04:51Yes, well, maybe.
04:52The house has had a couple of renovations over its time, obviously, and as new kitchen.
04:58This area down here with the lounge and a second fireplace.
05:01That's good.
05:03Are you a gas person or do you like induction?
05:06My husband does the cooking, so I don't mind.
05:08Great.
05:09Great.
05:10But it is a good kitchen.
05:11It looks lovely.
05:13I love the kitchen, how it's tucked away, and the dining area is a great size, so having
05:18that extra space, we could add another table at Christmas or for other events, which is
05:22really handy.
05:24Let's get out of the bedrooms.
05:35Two bedrooms there, but this is the primary suite.
05:39The blue wall.
05:41It's a bit different.
05:41It is a little different.
05:43It gives it that sort of coastal vibe, I suppose.
05:46It does.
05:46It does.
05:46It does.
05:47It's beautiful being able to see the pool.
05:50And then these beautifully renovated bathrooms.
05:54Oh, that's a good size.
05:55Yeah.
05:55It's really good, isn't it?
05:57Can you hear that?
06:00That's beautiful.
06:01It's beautiful.
06:01Very calming.
06:02Yeah.
06:02Let's head out and have a look at that.
06:05Great.
06:05Great.
06:14So the backyard is a little bit sectioned off, which I think is great.
06:18There's different areas for everyone.
06:19I feel like we've just been teleported to Fiji or somewhere.
06:26Yes, it does.
06:26This is glorious.
06:27Isn't it lovely?
06:29I never imagined having a spa, but that looks great.
06:31It does.
06:32Very inviting.
06:33Bonus, isn't it?
06:35It's not big.
06:36It just looks quite manageable.
06:38Love the lemon tree, the kids' playground.
06:40Around all things I really wasn't expecting.
06:44What do you think the vendors would be asking for this property?
06:49Maybe around the two million?
07:01What do you think the vendors would be asking for this property?
07:04Maybe around the two million?
07:07Yeah, they are asking just over two.
07:09Okay.
07:09So keep that in mind.
07:10Sure.
07:12It seems reasonable.
07:13It seems within our range.
07:15It's a strong start, this house.
07:17It's great.
07:18It'll be interesting to see what else there is.
07:21House number two, good to go?
07:22Okay, let's go.
07:24We've had a break in the weather, so we won't pause out here for too long, but house number
07:41two, I like to think of it as contemporary country charm.
07:44And it's all about the fours.
07:46Four-car garage, four bedrooms, four en-suites.
07:49It's a low-maintenance block, so again, don't have to worry about the green thumbs.
07:54Great.
07:55I love the stonework, that's beautiful, and that's an interesting little porthole up there.
08:00The lights are lovely, very classy, it's really lovely.
08:03The facade's gorgeous, there's so much to look at with the stonework, so much detail.
08:08I do love the country look, and it sits well in the area, I think.
08:13And believe it or not, it gets even more stylish inside, so come on in.
08:17Can't wait.
08:21It is a very impressive entryway here.
08:24Wow.
08:26A little seating area out here, which comes off the master.
08:29Oh, lovely.
08:31That would be a beautiful view from there.
08:33On a good day.
08:34On a good day.
08:35But you know what the bay looks like.
08:36Yes, and the master's right here at the front, come on in.
08:39Oh, my God.
08:42It's lovely, I love the barn doors.
08:45It's gorgeous, isn't it?
08:46Yeah, really.
08:46We saw that on the garage door downstairs, it follows through the home.
08:50Yep.
08:50And then those sliding doors go through to the en-suite, and then the walk-in robe tucked around the corner.
08:56It just feels really warm and inviting.
08:58It's got a beautiful little area to sit and take your shoes off and hang up your coat.
09:02The main bedroom is gorgeous, the colours are lovely, I love the fire.
09:06The en-suite's spectacular, it has more of that beautiful stonework.
09:10Let's move on.
09:12So I love the fact that they've got the timber in the work areas, and then obviously carpet in the bedrooms.
09:18Again, these barn sliders feature throughout the home.
09:21Great home offer, so you could make that another bedroom or a media room if you wish.
09:26A snazzy little feature here.
09:28Oh, that's fabulous, isn't it?
09:30And how many more bottles do you need, really?
09:32I think that's a great size.
09:33Good question.
09:38Section off the kids, or the pets, or the heat.
09:42Yes.
09:43This one obviously has the open plan living, these incredible vaulted ceilings.
09:48It's a beautiful space.
09:49I mean, it's neat as a pin.
09:51It's absolutely beautiful.
09:52I do love the timber beams.
09:54Do you think Geoff would be happy in here?
09:56Think he'd make himself quite at home over here in the kitchen?
09:59I think he would.
10:01It's lovely natural light, too.
10:03It's a horrible day, but you can still get the sense of how beautiful and light it is with all the windows.
10:08The kitchen and living area is huge, but it doesn't feel uncomfortably big, even though it has lots of space.
10:14The space for an enormous dining table.
10:16You could not be unimpressed with this.
10:18It's just been so perfectly done.
10:20It feels still cosy.
10:22It's lovely.
10:23Let's head outside while the rain's holding off.
10:26Yeah.
10:32Oh, look, we don't even have to go out into the rain.
10:35No, that's great, isn't it?
10:37Lovely little fire pit up there, and this all looks fabulous.
10:40The outdoor kitchen.
10:42Their attention to detail's amazing, isn't it?
10:44Oh, and another spa bar.
10:46We're meant to have a spa.
10:48Yes.
10:49That looks great.
10:50I love the fire that's making it good for winter and summer, which is really important in Melbourne.
10:56Everything just works really well with this home, I think.
11:00You know this area well.
11:02Where do you think this sits?
11:04I would say maybe 2.5, 2.7, somewhere about that.
11:09Well, the vendors are looking for offers over 2.55.
11:15Ah, beautifully done.
11:17I think it's pretty fair, really.
11:20It seems like a reasonable price.
11:22It's certainly got everything you would want.
11:24Now, what is behind door number 3?
11:27Can't wait to see.
11:28It's a little different.
11:29OK.
11:30I'll follow you.
11:32One house left to go.
11:34It'd be great to see something different again.
11:36It's really interesting to see the different homes and see how they appeal.
11:41Coming up.
11:43Property number 3.
11:45In real estate terms, this is what I call a stonking big house.
11:50I'm excited to see what you think.
12:04Previously.
12:06I'm house hunting by myself today.
12:08I have a husband, Jeff, but he's at work today.
12:10He's happy for me to do the groundwork.
12:13We've lived in Frankston for 40 years, just looking for something a bit smaller.
12:17What we've got here is an incredible sort of mid-century modernist home.
12:23I thought it felt really comfortable and relaxing.
12:28House number 2.
12:29I like to think of it as contemporary country charm.
12:32You could not be unimpressed with this.
12:35It's just been so perfectly done.
12:37And turn, here it is.
12:52Property number 3.
12:54In real estate terms, this is what I call a stonking big house.
12:58We've got dual access, double storey, built in the 60s.
13:04There's a lot of original features and there's some kind of 80s updates.
13:09Okay.
13:09Okay, you're with me?
13:11But the view from here is insane.
13:16It's a great location, but it just looked a bit boxy and not a lot of character.
13:21I needed to look inside.
13:23I'm excited to see what you think.
13:25Me too.
13:26Okay.
13:26I love these ones.
13:32You never know what you're going to get.
13:33I know.
13:33It's exciting.
13:36I love these original homes because you get to use your imagination.
13:41Yes.
13:41But it's also a little step back in time.
13:43It is, isn't it?
13:44This is one of the rooms that has had an update.
13:47Circa 1980.
13:48Beautiful 80s salmon.
13:50Yes.
13:50We love that.
13:52Don't we all come back?
13:53It's a good-sized kitchen.
13:54Lovely big windows.
13:55Lots of cupboard space.
13:57The eternal optimist.
13:58I love it.
13:59I love it.
14:05It's so well cared for, isn't it?
14:07Oh, it is.
14:07Like the maintenance in here is amazing.
14:11You can see how this could really be brought up today quite easily.
14:15Yeah.
14:16Definitely.
14:16With all the lovely windows, the views, it's a great-sized room.
14:20Here's my little surprise for you.
14:21Did you spot the radiator in the back?
14:23I did not.
14:24Didn't you have seen one of those?
14:25Oh.
14:26That's a beauty, isn't it?
14:28I remember that from my childhood.
14:30We do have a fireplace over here.
14:32It excites me from a renovation perspective, but it's not my project.
14:36This could be yours.
14:39You don't get that size often in a living space.
14:42This place is growing on me.
14:43Whether I want to do the work, I don't know, but it's certainly got heaps of potential and
14:47could be a wonderful home.
14:50Let's head down to the primary.
14:51So here's the primary.
15:03Again, it's down the back of the block, so it is beautiful and quiet.
15:07And it's a good size.
15:08It is.
15:09And great storage.
15:10Yeah.
15:10And again, if you just updated the wardrobe, you don't have to add a whole new one by any
15:14means.
15:15The bathroom could do with an update, of course, but not hard.
15:18The paint is a bit dark, so I think lighter paint would lift it and make it feel bigger
15:23and a change of floor coverings would make all the difference.
15:27Okay, now we're fired up, Jeanette.
15:29This is it.
15:36Look at this.
15:37Oh, wow.
15:38Look at that.
15:39Wow.
15:40My gosh.
15:40So you've got pretty much Melbourne to Geelong through here.
15:44On a clear date, this would be a different story.
15:47It definitely would.
15:48I wish I could see it today, but it's beautiful, isn't it?
15:51And it's interesting.
15:52There's two other bedrooms and a bathroom up here.
15:55There is a lot happening upstairs.
15:58Another huge living area.
16:00And it has everything replicated, really.
16:02Two more bedrooms, another bathroom.
16:04The upstairs has got lots of potential as well and more views.
16:07What do you think this is on the market for?
16:11Maybe $1.5 to allow for the renovation.
16:16Yes.
16:17They're looking for a little bit over that.
16:19It is a buyer's market.
16:20Yes.
16:21Obviously, there's a lot of money to spend on it, but at that asking price, you could spend the money and make something amazing.
16:29So many different things about the three of them.
16:34There is a lot to think about.
16:40Coming up.
16:41So what did you report to the kids and to Jeff?
16:45Yes, we had a bit of a chat about it all.
16:47While I let Janet report back to Jeff on the house options we saw, I'm taking some time to have a look around the area.
17:05I bumped into a couple of locals who told me about what makes Frankston such a special place.
17:13Kristen and Jax, what a place to call home, Frankston.
17:17Absolutely.
17:18And actually, our house is literally just around the corner.
17:20Well, you are one of the lucky ones that lives on the beach.
17:22Yes.
17:23What else do you love about the area beside that golden sand?
17:27It is cool.
17:28So much for young families.
17:30We have festivals.
17:32Got the beach.
17:33It's got bayside shopping.
17:35It's close to the freeway, the infrastructure, the community.
17:39We've actually looked at different areas to live, but we always come back to Frankston.
17:44Always.
17:44So it's not just the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula.
17:47This really is a destination on its own.
17:49It has become a destination on its own.
17:51Beautiful Jeanette that we were working with to help her find her downsizing home.
17:56The choice is quite extraordinary when you're thinking it's either beachfront or you've got these amazing nature reserves.
18:03Yeah.
18:03Glorious family homes.
18:05And what we've found is the mid-century vibe is so in vogue right now.
18:10They're just a renovator's dream.
18:12You can really have a lot of nostalgia with the home that you're buying and then turn it into whatever you want.
18:18You moved here and set up a business here servicing this community.
18:22Now, to me, that screams love.
18:25You know, for us, we needed to make an impact.
18:28It's all about the community.
18:31It's always lovely to hear from locals who truly love their area.
18:36Yeah.
18:36And I can see that Frankston really is your home.
18:39So thanks for your time.
18:39Thank you, Shelley.
18:48It's finally time to meet up with Janet again and find out which option her and Geoff have decided on.
18:56This is a local spot.
18:58You've obviously been here before.
19:00We have.
19:01It's lovely to see you again.
19:04It was so lovely seeing Frankston through your eyes when we were house hunting.
19:09There's some amazing properties here.
19:10It seems like it does have a little bit of something for everyone down this way.
19:14It does.
19:15Yeah, it's a great place to live and so many different types of property.
19:19It's a really interesting place to live.
19:21Well, let's talk through the three houses that we saw together.
19:23Yep.
19:23House number one, that incredible mid-century modern home.
19:27It had all the trimmings.
19:28We had spas.
19:29We had pools.
19:31I loved it.
19:32I think the minute you walk in, it just feels like a home.
19:35It feels really comfortable.
19:36And those things are all such a bonus to have a pool, a spa, a wood fire.
19:41And it's near the coffee shops that we love.
19:43So we can walk to there, to the beach.
19:45It really does tick a lot of boxes, that one.
19:49House number two, that brand new build.
19:52Another great option.
19:53Such a pretty house.
19:55That's just absolutely perfect from when you walked up right through to the back.
19:59Everything was just so beautiful, so beautifully done.
20:02A lot to look at in that house, but it still felt cosy and not too overwhelming because
20:07you could close off an area and still other little places to sit and a beautiful home.
20:13And then house number three, I know when we stood outside, I said, be open-minded about it.
20:18But I really felt like it grew on you once we got inside.
20:22It did.
20:23It's always overwhelming when you look at a place like that and think, what could you do?
20:26And then within minutes, you're starting to think of things you could do.
20:30But it had a lot of interesting features and the view of that one was sensational.
20:35That's when you know you've got the renovating bug.
20:37When you walk into a place and you suddenly, the light bulb comes on.
20:41You're like, right, I know exactly what to do here.
20:43We could do this.
20:44Yeah, no, it was an incredible property.
20:47We had a bit of a chat about it all and we think we've decided on something.
20:52Do you?
20:52Yes.
20:53Okay.
20:54Will it be door number one, two or three?
20:57Number one.
20:58Number one.
21:00Yes.
21:01Great choice.
21:03All wonderful properties, but that's the right one for us for this stage of our lives.
21:07It really did seem to fit like a glove.
21:09You could just see you were very relaxed in that space.
21:13I did feel good there.
21:14I love someone who knows exactly what they want and I could tell that that one really
21:19was such a good fit for you.
21:20Yes, it was.
21:25I've since heard from Janet and Jeff that their offer on House One was successful.
21:30They're now enjoying their downsize while still being nice and close to the beach and everything
21:35Frankston has to offer.
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