By Jessica Anstice
A house in Officer will be set for auction with the proceeds going towards My Room Children’s Cancer Charity – a volunteer led organisation dedicated to raising funds, to achieve a 100 percent cure rate for childhood cancers.
Simonds Homes and Satterley have donated a house and land package to go under the hammer in the 2020 Home for a Cure charity auction on 14 November.
The single storey, four-bedroom home is being built in Arcadia Estate, located in the heart of Officer.
Valued at more than $650,000, the package is loaded with extras, including $150,000 of builder upgrades within the home and extensive landscaping and fencing.
The package also comes with $40,000 worth of Adriatic furniture, $25,000 of electronics and home appliances from JB HiFi, $7000 of bedding from A.HBeard, $5500 of outdoor furnishing from Bunnings, $5000 of homewares from Salt & Pepper, $3000 of soft furnishings from Harvey Norman and more.
My Room Children’s Cancer Charity chairman Maurizio Marcocci said the proceeds from the home auction would go towards supporting the organisation’s four funding pillars: family support, medical equipment, clinical care, research and clinical trials.
“It’s only with meaningful donations from our major partnerships like Nine, Simonds and Satterley, that we can make a greater impact to funding research and clinical trials that could lead us to our goal of a 100 percent cure rate,” Mr Marcocci said.
Simonds Homes joint CEO and managing director Kelvin Ryan said the successful bidder will be buying a tailored and very popular Simonds Aspire home which is spacious and adaptable.
“We chose the Aspire 174 design because it’s a large family home with four bedrooms, an indoor and outdoor living area, two bathrooms and a double garage,” he said.
“Its design allows for groups to gather as well as space for peace and quiet.
“It has a great open plan kitchen living area that leads out to the large alfresco, which families love.”
Mr Ryan said the home had to work well within the 465m2 land size and be a perfect fit for the Arcadia community.
Once built, it will enjoy the benefits of being located across from an established neighbourhood park and within walking distance of a variety of schools.
But he also said this would be more than a commercial decision for the right buyer.
“The right buyer will look at this home to fit their lifestyle, but also think about how much good their purchase will do for the families and children with cancer,” he added.
Satterley chief executive Nigel Satterley AM said he was proud that his company was once again playing a part in such a worthy cause.
“This is the third time we’ve partnered with My Room – a charity that we are proud to support,” Mr Satterley said.
“Over the 40 charity auctions Satterley has provided land for, I’ve always been struck by the way the building industry comes together during these moments.
“It’s pleasing to observe and be a part of, particularly in these challenging times.”
He said he was excited that his company could offer land in the Officer community – the fastest selling and most established community in the Victorian portfolio.
“This home is located close to beautiful parklands – specifically designed for families – walking distance to three schools, train stations and the future Officer town centre,” he added.
“Arcadia will feature over 25 hectares of planned open spaces, most of which is already delivered and ready to be enjoyed.”
The Home for a Cure charity auction will be held at Arcadia estate, 42 Gulliver Drive, Officer on 14 November at 11pm. To register please visit www.homeforacure.com.au
