Melbourne sellers prepare home for spring property market
The Boras family’s styled Port Melbourne home is hitting the spring market after being expanded from two to three bedrooms. Picture: Tony Gough
Ante and Helen Boras started preparing their Port Melbourne home to get the best price possible from a spring sale when they brought in an architect.
The family worked with the professional to design plans to expand the property into a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, giving buyers a clear vision for future growth.
But they’ve still spent the past few months styling the home to ensure it’s at the top of buyers’ shopping lists, and enlisting kids Vivienne and Leonard to keep it looking its best.
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The kitchen, which they have updated over time, became the focal point.
“We updated it and it became the heart of the house,” Mrs Boras said.
The family’s favourite space, the open-plan living area which flows from the kitchen island bench through to the lounge and out to the courtyard, has also been restyled.
Helen and Ante Boras updated the kitchen over time, making it the heart of the family’s home. Picture: Tony Gough
“It’s generous, open, and everything connects,” Mr Boras said.
“It’s where we always congregate as a family.”
The other big factor they think will win over buyers is the bayside location, which lured them to relocate from Geelong when they grew tired of commuting for work.
“We’ll always love Geelong, it’s where our roots are,” Mr Boras said.
Ante and Helen Boras with their children Vivienne and Leonard say Port Melbourne’s lifestyle, schools and community spirit drew them from Geelong and will attract new buyers. Picture: Tony Gough
“But this area suits us perfectly, the beaches, the schools, the hustle and bustle, the community.
“Even during Covid, when we couldn’t see family in Geelong, this community became like a new family for us.”
They’re selling the home as they prepare to upsize and get more space for their growing family.
The open-plan living area flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the courtyard — a favourite gathering place for the Boras family. Picture: Tony Gough
Their advice to other families considering a move to South Melbourne was to immerse themselves in the area.
“Spend some time renting first, get a feel for the neighbourhood,” Mr Boras said.
“And connect with a good local agent makes the process smooth.
“Honestly, the lifestyle speaks for itself.”
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