By Sonia Taylor
The weatherboard childhood home of the King of the Mountain, the late racing legend Peter Brock, has sold at auction for $893,000.
Three bidders fought it out for the home in Victoria’s leafy Hurstbridge, exceeding the guide of $750,000 to $820,000.
The last time the home sold was in 2006 for $337,500.Credit:
The listing makes mention of the property’s Brock connection, which helped drum up interest before auction. A local couple reportedly made the winning bid. The last time the home sold was in 2006 for $337,500.
The three-bedroom home “offers delightful family living perfect for those looking to enjoy life in the slow lane”, the listing cheekily says.
Set on a decent 634-square metre block, the home has character features such as a bull nose verandah, block mounted switches, decorative cornice and tessellated tiles.
The cottage has had modern upgrades but retains plenty of charm. Credit:
The home sold at auction over guide on the weekend.Credit:
The large back yard includes an alfresco paved dining area and separate studio.Credit:
The red-roof cottage has had a few renovations over the years, making spaces such as the kitchen and bathroom a blend of modern comforts and old-school charm. The lounge room includes a gas log fire to add to the ambience.
Outside, there’s an expansive paved and covered alfresco space, which uses zip track blinds to ensure year-round use.
Peter Brock at Bathurst.Credit: Adam Pretty
There’s also a versatile free-standing studio in the yard, which could be used as a teen retreat or WFH space.
Out front, there’s a charming return driveway and easy-care gardens. The property also has secure gated parking from the back street, gated access for a trailer, a shed and a fitted laundry.
Brock was one of Australia’s true sporting greats, rising to fame in the 1970s at Bathurst’s Mount Panorama, where he won 10 times.
He died in 2006 at the age of 61 after crashing his car during a motor rally and was given a state funeral at Melbourne’s St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral. Brock was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1980 for his service to motor racing.
First appeared on nine.com.au