Are you an outdoor enthusiast who thrives in the serenity of nature? Does your idea of a perfect vacation include a trip to a US national park? Well, what if you could live close to a national park and enjoy it year-round? Moving to a nearby city can provide quick access to activities such as hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, and rafting all within proximity to your front door. Not to mention, all of the sounds and smells – birds chirping, marmots roaming (if you’re in the Olympics), and wildflowers blooming, who wouldn’t want to live near all that beauty and

Belmont further cemented its reputation as one of Geelong’s hottest real estate markets after a renovated California bungalow smashed its auction reserve by $106,000 on Saturday.

First-home buyers renting in the suburb beat six other bidders for the keys to the three-bedroom house at 1/95 Roslyn Road.

The couple paid $716,000 for the 320sq m property, which sits at the front of a recent two-lot subdivision.

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