A pair of Clifton Hill tenants will have an easy time moving into their new home, after paying $1,455,000 at auction to buy a house just down the road from their rental.

The two-bedroom, two-level house at 34 Grant Street was built about 25 years ago, and has had a more recent renovation to update its style. Nelson Alexander selling agent Roland Paterson listed the home for sale with a quoted price range of $1.25 million to $1.35 million.

Buyers Konrad and Anna, who declined to give their last names, said buying into the tiny inner north suburb was a non-negotiable.

“We’re excited to have finally found a place,” Anna said.

Konrad added: “We’ve been looking for a while and definitely wanted Clifton Hill. We’ve seen a few places around, but it’s a little bit hard to buy in Clifton Hill

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