Grab your entry ticket to the tightly held suburb of Rippleside and all the lifestyle benefits it offers with this stylishly renovated Federation home.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Rippleside Beach on Corio Bay, the wide-open spaces of Rippleside Park and the train to Melbourne, the property offers a perfect package for work-life balance.
And there’s a swimming pool in the north-facing backyard if you’d prefer to entertain or relax at home.
Fully renovated, the weatherboard house boasts four large bedrooms, a study and massive 80sq m lounge, dining and kitchen living zone ideal to accommodate a growing and busy family.
While almost every facet of the home has been replaced, the renovation has stayed true to its origins, recognised by a heritage award from the National Trust and City of Greater Geelong. Heritage features include hallway fretwork, fireplaces and bullnose verandah with iron lace.
The living zone, overlooking the salt-chlorinated, solar-heated pool and undercover alfresco deck, is where the family action is sure to be.
The chef’s kitchen features wide stone benchtops, abundant storage, soft-close cupboards and drawers, butler’s pantry and quality appliances, headlined by a prestigious Falcon dual oven and gas cooktop.
The lounge/dining area has a gas flame fireplace as its centrepiece, with room for a full-size family dining table, lounge suite and TV area, plus space for kids to play.
Floor-to-ceiling timber and glass doors slide wide open from the living area, allowing it to flow onto the private courtyard with room for an outdoor dining suite and couch.
The four bedrooms are accessed from the wide hallway at the front of the house.
The master suite has a large walk-in robe and ensuite with double shower, while the other three light-filled bedrooms have built-in robes.
The front zone also includes an open study, classy central bathroom and separate laundry with loads of bench and storage space.
Other highlights include plantation shutters, polished concrete floors in the living zone, ducted heating and garage with easy access to the house.
The property is a few minutes’ walk to North Geelong railway station, Balmoral Quay marina and St Helen’s boat ramp, and a short drive to the Geelong waterfront, Deakin University, CBD, shopping and dining on Pakington St, schools in Geelong West and Newtown, and the road to Melbourne for commuters.
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