Cade Lucas
One of Victoria’s top auctioneers will be charged with extracting as big a price as possible when he presides over the Good Friday Appeal auction at Tarneit’s Alamora estate on March 29.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) 2023 Senior Auctioneer of the Year, Greg Brydon, will be in charge of the bidding as a 7 star, 38-square, two-storey home off Sayers Road goes under the hammer to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Built by Henley Homes on land donated by Villawood Properties, it’s hoped the 38-square, two-storey home will fetch more than both last year’s $1.01 million sale and 2022’s record
$1.082 million result.
“I’m a competitive man, so we’re chasing records,” said Mr Brydon who normally works on the other side of town as an estate agent and auctioneer with Ray White Cheltenham.
“I’d love to see a record broken in 2024. This isn’t just about a home, even though there’s a
great family house and a whole community ready-made and waiting. It’s also a fantastic cause and the auction will be about giving people an understanding of
where these funds will be going.”
Even though this will be his first year as auctioneer, understanding the importance of the cause won’t be a problem for Mr Brydon whose father is surgeon and mother a GP and who has a 16 month-old toddler at home.
He’s also spent years as a colleague of renowned auctioneer, Adrian Butera, and watched up close as he conducted 13 Good Friday Appeal auctions up until 2020.
After years as a bystander, Mr Brydon can’t wait to be in the thick of the action himself on Good Friday.
“To be able to play just a small part on the day, is a real honour,” he said, adding that his style might be a little more light-hearted than his predecessors.
“Realistically, I’ll be trying to make it all as fun as possible to all, and that’s including people
who might not even be buying. It’s all about creating an atmosphere, that’s very important.”
The four bedroom home is fully fitted out, with furniture, luxury fittings and decorations included.
Professional landscaping has already been done outside and there’s a backyard with sports equipment and roller door access.
Inside, there’s a grand master suite with two walk-in wardrobes and spacious ensuite and a large study which can be converted into a fifth bedroom.
More information: www.gfacharityhouse.com.au
