Set right in the centre of Geelong West and just off Pakington Street, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a striking Victorian home that gleams with highly-sought after decorative elements that signify the wealth and style of the era.
Built in 1870, when Geelong West was still known as Kildare, this beautiful double-fronted Victorian weatherboard leaves no doubt that she is still a show piece.
The deep, full-width verandah is trimmed with lacework, twin double-hung widows contain spiral-turned timber mullions and a dozen pieces of red etched glass demand your second glance.
Move in and enjoy the comfort and the history or style it with your own imagination.
A wide central hall in the original section divides the front section of the home in two with three bedrooms off to one side and the master bedroom and living room opposite. Three bedrooms feature steel-grate fireplaces with striking ornamental mantles and surrounds.
The spacious living room contains built-in cupboards and bookcases and twin French doors to the brick paved side yard.
Extra deep cornice, ceiling roses, decorative skirting, four-panel doors, brass fittings and an ornamental hallway arch give a historic pop. The home is serviced by a fully-tiled family bathroom with large walk-in shower, separate bath, sink and toilet.
The tiled kitchen/dining zone reaches across the back of the house with two sets of paned double doors and side windows opening to a large covered alfresco/entertainment area and a cottage style garden and yard.
The kitchen features a black granite island bench and three-seater breakfast bar, five-burner gas stove and oven, two-drawer dishwasher, Smeg rangehood and double inset sink in an L-shaped bench. A large walk-in pantry offers abundant storage space.
A spacious laundry and what could also be a butler’s pantry adjoins the dining area. There is driveway parking for two or three cars. Two of the bedrooms and lounge are air-conditioned. The home is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the best of Geelong West, its shopping, restaurants, hotels, schools and easy CBD and bayside access.
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