Set behind a white picket fence and established gardens, this charming weatherboard home presents an inviting opportunity to enter the sought-after Hamlyn Heights market. Occupying approximately 475sqm, its character, comfortable interiors and generous outdoor entertaining spaces offer plenty of appeal for first home buyers, while astute investors will recognise the advantages of a location close to schools, shopping and central Geelong.
Inside, polished timber floors and decorative ceilings bring warmth and personality to the welcoming front living room. A wood heater creates a cosy setting for quiet evenings, complemented by split system air conditioning and a ceiling fan for everyday comfort. The adjoining kitchen and meals area enjoys leafy garden outlooks, with ample cabinetry, a pantry and freestanding cooker with gas cooktop providing a practical space to prepare and share meals.
Continuing through the home, two well-proportioned bedrooms each feature built-in robes and are serviced by a central bathroom with a separate bath and shower. Hallway linen storage and a laundry with toilet facilities add everyday convenience, while the rear dining/family room offers valuable flexibility for a second sitting area, dining space or a place to work from home. Double doors connect this room directly to the entertaining deck, creating an easy transition outdoors.
The backyard provides a wonderful setting for weekends at home, with extensive decking offering room to gather friends, enjoy a barbecue or relax overlooking the lawn. A separate firepit area with bench seating adds another inviting place to unwind, while the rear shed, complete with a bar, provides space for hobbies, storage and casual entertaining. A carport and additional driveway parking complete the property.
An excellent selection of schools is within walking distance, including Clonard College, Holy Spirit Primary School, Herne Hill Primary School and St Joseph’s Westcourt campus. Shopping and dining along Minerva Road, Shannon Avenue and Pakington Street are close at hand, while Geelong’s bustling CBD is approximately ten minutes away. From the Waterfront Precinct and Deakin University to public and private hospitals, shops, cafés and restaurants, this convenient address places the best of Geelong within easy reach.
