Let’s not beat around the bush. This three-bedroom weatherboard home in Clifton Springs has potential, but getting it back into livable condition is going to take grit, determination, work and time. When we say it needs work, we mean it! No embellishment here!

The house isn’t falling down just yet (thank goodness), but it may need restumping, the roof leaks in places, and there are sections where you can see daylight streaming in, stargazing at night is an option. Perhaps that hallway could eventually feature an intentional skylight, but first things first! The carpets do need replacing, although there are some lovely floorboards underneath that could be worth bringing back to life.

The kitchen and bathroom are both ready for a complete renovation, the window furnishings need to go, and the front verandah posts will need replacing before you can comfortably lean on them and then sit back and enjoy the bay views.

Outside, the fences have seen better days which might make getting machinery into the backyard a little easier when it comes to landscaping and creating your dream garden. The carport is now up to your imagination, having blown away in a storm, along with the powerline connecting power to the property. Yes, we said there's plenty to sort out here!

Set on approximately 589sqm of land, there is room to roll up your sleeves, get creative and make the most of the block and it's location. There’s scope to consider a new shed or garage, along with the opportunity to reshape the yard to suit your plans.

This is not a move-in-and-put-your-feet-up proposition, nor is it a weekend renovation for the faint-hearted. This is a property for someone who understands what they’re taking on, has the skills or trades at their disposal, and can see the possibilities beyond the current condition.

If you have the vision, the know-how and the budget to tackle a project of this scale, you’re welcome to come and inspect. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you — this one needs more than an aesthetic glow up!