A Melbourne couple who spent more than four decades building a family life in their home experienced an emotional farewell when the property was sold at auction for A$960,000. The four-bedroom house in Maidstone, in Melbourne's west, had been their family home since they arrived in Australia from Lebanon in 1982. Although the sale marked the end of their time there, the buyers' decision to retain the existing house rather than demolish it brought them to tears. According to a report published by realestate.com.au on October 30, 2026, the winning buyers made the promise after the auction, giving the longtime owners reassurance that the home would continue to stand.
A Melbourne home that held four decades of family memories
The property at 26 Marsh Street, Maidstone, became an important part of the couple's life after they settled in Australia. Nelson Alexander auctioneer Ryan Currie told realestate.com.au that the couple had arrived from Lebanon in 1982 and subsequently raised four children in the house. More than 40 years of family life had taken place within its walls, making the property much…