Phone Enquiry ID: 52031

FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 20 YEARS! DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE THIS SUPERBLY LOCATED SENSATIONAL HOME & LIFESTYLE

ELEGANT SPACIOUS HERITAGE CHARMER WITH REAR ACCESS TO PARK & TENNIS COURTS

BY PRIVATE SALE

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly sought after address in one of Geelong Wests premier streets, this completely renovated, Edwardian family-sized home strikes a commanding presence that continues to impress; perfectly capturing the very essence of the areas rich heritage and culture. Three living areas have soaring, grand skillion ceilings with expansive, strategically placed north and east facing windows allowing sky views and a passive solar effect with abundant natural light trickling in day-round, and transforming to moonlight of a night time.

Superb location- walking access within minutes to everything cosmopolitan Geelong West offers!

No doubt, youll have noticed that genuine four bedroom, two bathroom (& powder room) homes in this highly sought, family friendly pocket are a rarity – so when one as charming and substantial as this presents itself, you had better be on your toes!

Showing off a timeless, high-quality design throughout its voluminous floor plan with 3 dividable living zones – each room thoughtfully devised and affectionately brought up to speed with high attention paid to every detail, and a long list of luxury features, all the while, paying special tribute to the original Federation/ Edwardian period charms and character of its era. Additional bonus feature – one living area can readily convert to a 5th bedroom when the need arises – perfect for visiting family.

This elegant ‘Grande Dame’ residence, circa 1915, is a wonderful melding of old and new, retaining the classic features of the original part of the heritage home with aged floorboards, original decorative fireplaces, skirting, cornices and decorative accents; blended with sleek, contemporary decor, a vast use of premium, carefully selected and extensively sourced materials, one-of-a-kind and imported fittings, and contributions to the design by local artists.

A cleverly configured, flexible floor-design, flowing between everyday living, formal dining and entertaining. Comprising four generous bedrooms, two lavish bathrooms plus powder room, three large living zones and abundant parking – all of which are too often missing on the cusp of the city.

Leave the car at home – a range of city-edge rewards for family members of all ages, all within walking distance. Vibrant shopping and dining options, as the restaurants, bars and cafes of Pakington Street are all only minutes away. Easy walk to Geelong train station, CBD and Waterfront, parks, gardens, medical facilities and a selection of prestigious schools. Also unique to this property’s premier location is the rear pedestrian access to public tennis courts and tranquil garden area.

The home backs onto council land complete with grassed areas, mature trees and three high grade tennis courts with 24/7 access. In addition, the rear property gate provides easy access to the wonderful Geelong West Community Vege Garden entrance – a full house block dedicated to providing residents with a community connection and more fresh home-growns throughout the year.

This fine, spacious heritage residence is a rare commodity and presents a seamless transition into a premium lifestyle. Most certainly worth stopping your day to inspect.

AT A GLANCE:
Four generous bedrooms, two luxury bathrooms plus powder room/3rd toilet all with stone & marble basins and high grade fittings

Gourmet galley kitchen

Three separate large living/dining zones – ensures spacious entertaining & relaxed family living

Outdoor merbau entertaining deck- accessed via bifold doors which let the outside in

Easy-care, fully irrigated landscaped gardens & garden sheds

Secure/off-street parking for 4 cars

4 BEDROOMS:
Generous bedrooms with period features retained

Hand-made leadlight lanterns in the front bedrooms

Master suite with WIR & ensuite with feature marble basin & Bali stone pebbled floor

2 BATHROOMS, POWDER ROOM & LAUNDRY:

Family bathroom with sunken spa bath with heat control & double shower;

60mm stone waterfall vanity with stone twin basins

Clerestory ceilings

Marble and pebble stone mosaic flooring in both bathrooms, powder room & laundry

Powder room / 3rd toilet with feature marble & SS pedestal basin

GALLEY KITCHEN:
Huge granite benchtops, ample storage and room for multiple chefs

Double SS ovens, 900mm SS gas cooktop with slumped glass splashback, dishwasher and microwave

Parquetry wooden feature floor

LIVING ZONES:
Large open plan living/dining, rumpus zone

Huge formal dining room with space for 12 seater dining table & buffets/sideboards

Home theatre room with full acoustic insulation & surround sound wiring with internal leads to rumpus

Mood lighting in all the living areas.

OUTDOORS:
Entertaining deck and merbau stairs to paved courtyard

Sandstone paved courtyard with its own stream

Abundant outdoor lighting

A tranquil, private low maintenance garden

Front porch – another perfect place to bask in the northerly sunlight to enjoy the cottage garden area

Water tank & full automatic irrigation system with timer controls, pump and reticulation

Garden shed and separate workshop

Premium SlimWall 1.95m acoustic east boundary fence & new west boundary fence for greater privacy/security

Fully fenced- complete with decorative front picket fence and gates

PARKING:

Long side driveway with abundant off-street parking for 4 cars.
Big bonus in area with talk of permit parking coming in

Single garage /Studio / Workshop

-Storage shed also with cement floor

Remote roller door to secure backyard area

FEATURES & INCLUSIONS:
Gas ducted heating throughout

4 reverse cycle air-conditioners, ceiling fans in all rooms, double glazed windows/ doors

Ample storage space

Security system with internal and external sensors & audio visual door entry

Multiple TV antenna outlets in home theatre, kitchen and master bedroom.

Aged polished Baltic and Blackbutt timber floorboards throughout.

Imported Coconut wooden doors from Indonesia in several rooms

Fully insulated home- all walls and ceilings

Master bedroom and home theatre room with full acoustic insulation

Additional power outlets inside and out

Respect and preservation of the history of the original Federation/ Edwardian part of the home

Rear extension enables modern features with spacious, open plan designer living

Pitched skillion ceilings with expansive, north & east windows bringing in all-day light, sky views and moonlight.

Avoid missing this rare & exceptional opportunity in a tightly held premier precinct. Flexible settlement terms.

GENUINE BUYERS ONLY – NO AGENTS