SOLD Thu 15 Apr 2021CHARACTER, CHARM AND CONVENIENCE
Heritage charm meets thoroughly modern comfort and convenience in this immaculate Victorian home an easy stroll from the vibrant Pakington St shopping and dining precinct, transport, schools and the CBD.
Character features abound in the double-fronted home, circa 1875, highlighted by original fireplaces and timber floors, 12-foot ceilings, decorative ceiling roses, hall arch and cornices, iron lace and distinctive block-fronted weatherboards.
Multiple living areas, inside and out, ensure the property is readymade for a modern lifestyle too.
A rear extension caters for family and entertaining needs, with the huge kitchen overlooking an open-plan living space catering for full-size dining and lounge suites.
The kitchen is a chef’s dream, with quality stainless-steel appliances, including a 900mm oven and six-burner gas cooktop, breakfast bar, cupboards galore and plenty of bench and floor space for multiple cooks to work together.
When it’s time to entertain, double French doors lead onto an undercover alfresco deck with northerly aspect, built-in bench seat and abundant space for a barbecue, dining and relaxing get-togethers.
For quiet time, the formal lounge at the front of the property, with built-in bookcases and cupboards, is a perfect retreat.
Three double bedrooms are easily accessed off the wide hallway, along with the formal lounge that could double as a fourth bedroom or home office.
The master bedroom features a walk-in robe and modern ensuite, while the other bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom with clawfoot bath. Both bathrooms boast frameless showers and glass-topped vanity units.
Other highlights include rear studio/laundry, ducted heating, split-system unit, plantation shutters, high-speed internet, remote-control access to off-street parking with carport, and low-maintenance gardens with extensive paving.
Other options include potential to use the property as office space or a commercial property (STCA)
Top schools in the neighbourhood include St John’s Lutheran School, The Geelong College, Sacred Heart College and Newtown Primary and Ashby Primary.
Stroll to West Park, Pako cafes, supermarkets, Geelong railway station and the Gordon TAFE, while the medical precinct, waterfront, Deakin University, city shops and the Ring Road are all within easy reach.
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