Fri Oct 04 22:57:00 UTC 2024: ## Bardon Cottage Sells for $1.33 Million After Fierce Auction Battle
**Brisbane, QLD** – A charming two-bedroom cottage in Bardon, QLD, has been snapped up for $1.33 million after a competitive auction on Saturday. The property, located at 143 Empress Tce, attracted a record number of online views this weekend, making it the most-viewed house up for auction in all of Australia.
Nine registered bidders, including one over the phone, battled it out for the property, with five actively bidding over 13 rounds. The auction, which started at $1.1 million, saw bids steadily rise before stalling near the end. The winning bid, which came in at $50,000 above the previous offer, secured the purchase for a single mother who plans to make the cottage her home with her daughter.
“She was looking for the charm, the big back garden, and to be part of the Bardon community,” said Carol Summerlin, agent from Dixon Estate Toowong. “She’s a single mum, and she is very familiar with the area. They definitely bought to be a part of the community.”
The cottage, previously owned by a couple relocating interstate, was sold at a relatively affordable price compared to the $1.735 million median house price in Bardon. The high online interest and competitive bidding highlight the continued demand for property in the popular suburb.
The sale comes amidst a surge in Queensland’s auction market. PropTrack’s latest report shows a 20% increase in auctions compared to last year, with Greater Brisbane seeing the biggest year-on-year improvement at 28%. This surge in activity marks the first big rise in auctions for this spring.
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