Lot 206 Livingston, Benalla VIC

Description

This is a high-spec co-living investment property located in Livingston, Benalla VIC. The residence features five spacious bedrooms, each with a private ensuite, designed for premium shared accommodation. The floor plan includes a large communal living and meals area, modern kitchen, and a fully equipped laundry space suitable for commercial-grade machines. The home sits on a 837 sqm lot and includes upgraded features for comfort, security, and energy efficiency, offering a turnkey investment solution.

Suburb profile:

Benalla is a regional city in north-east Victoria known for its vibrant arts community, serene lake, and proximity to major highways connecting to Melbourne. It provides a relaxed lifestyle with essential amenities including schools, medical services, parks, and shops. The area is gaining interest from investors due to its affordability, growth potential, and appeal to regional renters and commuters.

Site Inclusions

• Three phase underground power provision up to 10m
• Same side dry water tapping included
• Includes connection to stormwater and sewer points within the building lot
• NBN basic, cable, telephone points, data point, conduit and connection point
• Temporary fencing and silt fence as required by council
• Allowance of rock excavation and removal
• Termite spray system where required
• BAL 12.5 included if required

Preliminary Inclusions

• Full set of sited working drawings
• Structural and civil engineering design
• Energy rating report and allowance for 7-star energy rating requirements
• Colour selection via pre-selected colour boards

Internal Inclusions

• 10mm plaster walls and ceilings, 75mm cove cornice
• 2040mm high flush panel internal doors
• Lever door furniture
• Smart robe sliding doors
• Single bevelled MDF skirtings and architraves
• Digital door locks to each bedroom
• Full perimeter draft seals to internal access doors
• Single holland blinds to all windows
• Three-coat paint application including semi-gloss and low sheen finishes
• Built-in robe shelving and doors
• Robe and pantry shelving
• Laundry with stainless steel tub, melamine cupboard, chrome sink mixer
• Washable low-sheen acrylic walls

External Inclusions:

• Colorbond roof with sarking, fascia, gutter and downpipes
• Colorbond sectional garage door with remote controls
• 450mm wide eaves with cement sheet soffits
• Double glazed aluminium windows and sliding doors
• Brick infills over all windows and doors
• Hume XN1 entry door with clear glazing
• Schlage digital door lock to entry
• Aluminium framed flyscreens to all opening windows and doors
• Up/down LED feature lighting at porch

Landscaping Inclusions

• Brick letterbox with chrome insert and numbers
• Coloured concrete driveway and front path with broom finish
• Front and rear landscaping
• Full share boundary fencing and wing fence

Electrical Inclusions

• 100mm diameter downlights throughout
• Weatherproof external lighting
• Double power points throughout, single power points for appliances
• TV and data points to each bedroom and communal area
• Digital TV antenna, booster and splitter
• Pre-wired telephone points
• Hardwired smoke detectors with battery backup
• Exhaust fans ducted to outside air
• RCD safety switches and circuit breakers
• Individual circuits and switchboards to each bedroom and garage
• 3.1kw 3ph hybrid (battery ready) PV solar system

Appliance Inclusions:

• Omega 600mm under bench oven
• Omega 600mm induction cooktop
• Omega 600mm stainless steel rangehood
• Omega 600mm dishwasher
• Radiant stainless steel double bowl kitchen sink
• Radiant kitchen sink mixer
• Chromagen Midea 280L heat pump hot water system x2
• Haier 2.65kw high wall split system air conditioners to each bedroom and communal area

Upgraded Inclusions:

• Internal fencing creating private courtyards for each suite
• Individual clothesline to each suite’s private space
• Solid core internal doors
• Acoustic insulation in walls between suites
• Draft seals for bedroom suite doors
• Interconnected smoke alarms
• Emergency exit lighting and laminated exit plans on doors
• WiFi connected digital door locks
• Additional hot water unit (3 total)

Energy Efficiency:

• 7-star energy rating compliant
• R4.0 ceiling insulation and R2.0 external wall insulation
• Wall wrap sealed around openings
• Double glazed windows
• 3.1kw hybrid solar system

This co-living property in Benalla offers a fully turnkey investment opportunity with strong design, premium inclusions, and enhanced energy efficiency. Its strategic layout and comprehensive upgrades make it ideal for shared accommodation rental returns.

A co-living property is a type of shared accommodation that offers private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and communal spaces such as kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, laundry facilities and outdoor areas.

Co-living properties are designed to foster a sense of community, convenience and comfort among the residents, who can enjoy the benefits of having their own space as well as socialising with like-minded people.

A co-living property attracts tenants who are looking for an affordable, flexible and hassle-free living option that suits their lifestyle and needs.

Co-living tenants are typically young professionals, students, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, creatives and seniors who value convenience, connectivity and collaboration.

A co-living property offers benefits to an investor who is looking for a high-yield, low-risk and future-proof investment opportunity.

Co-living properties have a higher occupancy rate, lower vacancy rate and lower turnover rate than traditional rental properties, as they cater to the growing demand for affordable and flexible housing solutions in urban areas.

Co-living properties also have higher capital growth potential, as they are generally located in prime locations with access to transport, education, employment and entertainment hubs.

You can read more about Co-Living here: https://ausinvestmentproperties.com.au/blogs/co-living-the-future-of-australian-housing