An investor has edged out the competition to clench the keys for $2,910,000 to a grand Victorian terrace in the inner west.

The Forest Lodge property, at 25 Charles Street , has three bedrooms and was held by the vendor for 18 years, having been recently renovated to a stylish standard.

The presentation and location of the property, near parks and cafés, and a 50-metre walk to a popular primary school, enticed four bidders to register for the auction.

The property was one of 910 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week.

Of the three who took part, two were owner-occupiers. One opened the bidding at $2.35 million, which was $500,000 shy of the $2.4 million campaign price guide. The single investor was the last standing at $2.91 million, after increments of $50,000 climbed past t

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