61 George Street

Newtown VIC 3220

489 m²

House

Dylan Taggert, last sold this property on 16 August 2025 after 306 days on market.

Overview

Classic Californian in Coveted School Prescient

Blending original 1930's character with elegant modern updates, this captivating period home is superbly positioned in the heart of premium Newtown. Situated on a 489m2 (approx) corner allotment, a short stroll from to Sacred Heart Collage, Geelong Collage and St Joseph Collage as well as Newtown Primary, within walking distance of the Shannon Avenue shopping strip and proximity to River End and Geelong West Pakington Street precincts, whilst only 5 minutes from the CBD, Geelong Station and Ring Road, few locations can match the lifestyle on offer at this address. Set behind established gardens, the classic bungalow façade features a grand veranda and stained-glass windows. Stepping inside, original features include high ceilings, timber fretwork, ornate cornice and ceiling detail, plate rails, picture rails and polished timber floorboards. Warm neutral interiors create an inviting atmosphere throughout. At the heart of the home, an open plan kitchen and living room is sophisticated in style. The elegant kitchen features stone benchtops, quality appliances including 900mm oven, induction cooktop, semi-integrated Bosch dishwasher, classic subway tile splashback, generous storage, ample bench space, and a central island with breakfast bar seating. Three bedrooms are generous in size, the main features a beautiful bay window and dual built-in robes, bedroom two includes built-in robes, and the third room offers a versatile space with an open fireplace that could also be utilised as additional living. The stunning central bathroom features a freestanding bath, separate shower, double vanity, quality fittings and finishes. The rear of the home includes a north facing sunroom offering a quiet space to retreat or work from home, and a large laundry and second wc allows for excellent functionality. Central heating, plus split system heating and cooling take care of your modern comforts throughout the seasons. Outside, the backyard is bordered by lush gardens, offering a private and tranquil area to play, relax or entertain. Side access to a large garage accommodates secure parking, workshop and storage space, with additional driveway space for extra off-street parking. Offering comfortable living now, the size and configuration of the block also allows further scope to extend (STCA) and add value. Blue-chip buying at its best, this is an exceptional opportunity to enter a tightly held pocket of Newtown, don't let this one pass you by!

Features

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

1 carspace

489 m² lot size

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom houses sold in Newtown over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 61 George Street is $980k.

Median value

$980k

Estimated value range

$549k - $2.36m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Newtown. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.