Property developer Mirvac has completed construction of its highly-anticipated Transformation House charity home at its Smiths Lane community in Clyde North.
The architecturally designed home will be auctioned on Saturday 12 November at 11am to raise much-needed funds for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.
Mirvac is hoping the home will secure a sale price of more than $1 million to raise as much money as possible for The Salvation Army come auction day.
With a $500,000 fundraising target for the Red Shield Appeal, the funds could allow The Salvation Army to provide 2564 days of safe emergency accommodation for those in need, helping to transform the lives of thousands of people across Australia.
Designed by the Mirvac Design team with growing families in mind, the two-storey four-bedroom home will be move-in ready, with furniture and other high-quality furnishings selected and styled by Dani Wales from Healthy Homes Australia, Dan Reilly of The Block and their team at Manna Made.
Salvation Army Australia (Major) Corps Officer, Michael Wright, said the contribution will play a significant role in helping the Salvation Army provide housing, food, financial aid and other assistance to those who are homeless or living in poverty.
“Now, more than ever, so many Australians are under housing stress and in need of our support,” he said.
“Homelessness is a crucial issue that impacted over 278,300 Australians in 2020-21 – the sale of the Transformation House will raise much-needed funds to help us continue to provide crisis, transitional and long-term accommodation, refuges for women and their children, rooming houses and community housing.
“Together, Mirvac, and the new homeowners, are playing a hugely important role in helping us support those in need.”
Mirvac Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, said he is confident the sale will help the company generate much-needed funds for the Red Shield Appeal.
“Mirvac has been reimagining urban life for 50 years and the future-ready Transformation House
demonstrates our ongoing commitment to creating sustainable communities, from an environmental, economic and social perspective,” Mr Penklis said.
“It has been truly wonderful to see our community come together to help raise vital funds to ensure The Salvation Army can continue to create a better future for those impacted by homelessness.”
25 Mirvac partners generously rallied together to help make the project possible by donating or reducing the cost of materials, products and trades, including Australbricks, Colorbond, Dowell, Hebel, Heidelberg Lintels, Unitex and Superior Heating and Cooling.
The home is on a 392-square metre block and has been designed to minimise energy consumption and maximise liveability for its future residents.
The 321-square metre home features open plan and flexible living spaces, a double garage, premium Smeg appliances, solar panels, built in walk-in wardrobes, a family bathroom and two ensuites, and an alfresco resort-style backyard with timber decking and Plungie Studio pool.
Dani Wales from Healthy Homes Australia said they were really proud to be involved in the styling of the home.
“We wanted to provide a really good foundation for the lucky future home owners, so that they can move in and put their own stamp and personality on the space,” Ms Wales said.
“With heaps of space and natural light that make it perfect for entertaining friends, we’re excited to see as many people as possible on auction day to support The Salvation Army Australia.”
Transformation House is located walking distance from Clyde Grammar and Banjo Park, as well as the soon to be opened Smiths Lane Hub which is home to a community space, social enterprise café and Experience Centre.
Transformation House will be open for inspection every Wednesday and Saturday in the lead up to the auction.
Prospective bidders can register their interest to inspect the stunning home and be part of a truly life-changing legacy.
For more information or to register your interest to inspect Transformation House visit transformationhouse.mirvac.com
For more information on The Salvation Army Australia’s Red Shield Appeal, please visit salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal
