Denis Walter’s former Newtown home snapped up

The former Newtown home of singer and radio announcer Denis Walter has sold in a quick campaign.

Tandara, the two-storey Federation era weatherboard residence at 352 Shannon Ave, was snapped up this week after spending less than a week on the market.

The 900sq m property at the intersection with Noble St was listed with $1.559 million price hopes, but the Advertiser understands it sold significantly above that mark.

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A family from the Western District has snapped up the property and is set to relocate to Geelong.

McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross said the property generated strong interest over a short period of time.

“The property offered beautiful charm and it was presented to the market at a reasonable entry level for what the property offered,” he said

“It generated very strong interest over a short period of time and sold for well over the expectations.

“This property has been very tightly held with a few families over the past few decades.”

Denis and Annette Walter owned with property for several decades.

The landmark home is set on a 900sq m block surrounded with gardens, which the Walters had opened to the public on several occasions to support charity causes.

It’s the second time the property has been listed since the 3AW evenings presenter sold in 2011.

The property occupies a prime Newtown hill position, walking distance to the gates at The Geelong College and Geelong Grammar’s Bostock House.

It’s a grand residence featuring new wool carpet and French oak floorboards, which period features like pressed metal ceilings and decorative leadlight windows.

The property is also close to Queens park, while a parent’s retreat offers a sitting area that captures north-facing views towards the bay and You Yangs.

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