For those looking for a family home that ticks all the boxes in arguably one of Geelong most sought after suburbs, look no further than this simply stunning grand family residence on a substantial and hard to come by 817m2 (approx) north facing block which has been designed with low maintenance in mind. Located within walking distance to the popular Pakington Street, highly regarded schools, shops, restaurants, medical facilities & only a short drive to the Geelong CBD & waterfront. Upon entry be impressed by the original period features that have been well kept & displayed throughout the house, tying in perfectly with the smart modern concepts & additions throughout. On the left of entry is the terrific main bedroom, with a spacious ensuite & walk in robe with built in storage offered, the ensuite boasting a large double vanity, oversized shower & toilet. Also off the main hallway is a formal living area with bay window, a spacious 2nd bedroom with built in robes & a beautifully designed brand new central bathroom with oversized shower, freestanding bath, large vanity, towel rack & toilet. The end of the hallway opens to the hub of the house where the incredible light filled, open plan living dining & kitchen area is offered, opening on to the magnificent outdoor entertaining area via triple stacker doors. The living boasts high ceilings throughout, Tasmanian oak floorboards, built in cabinetry surrounding the TV & elegant gas log fireplace, built in surround sound speakers & split system heating/cooling. The well designed modern & timeless kitchen comprises of 600mm waterfall Ceasarstone bench tops, 2 pac self-closing cabinetry & electric overhead cupboards, stainless steel appliances including 900mm induction cook top & electric oven, dishwasher & sleek 'Sirius' electric 'downdraft' hideaway undermount rangehood, as well as triple built in pantry, breakfast bar, glass splashback, wine rack, external window blind & hidden preparation area with additional stone bench top. Off the living is also a laundry with built in storage & additional toilet. Upstairs comprises of a further 2 bedrooms both with built in robes, a 3rd living area or kids retreat with split system heating/cooling & a new shared bathroom with shower, large vanity, mirror wall mounted vanity & toilet. Further storage cavities are also located off this living area.Outside is an absolute entertainer's dream with the huge undercover merbau decked private entertaining area, with added skylight & numerous ceiling fans, a built-in wood fire oven & sink. Step down and follow the continued decking all the way through to the fully enclosed salt water, self-cleansing pool & Balinese villa style hut providing shelter on those warm summer days & a relaxing holiday feeling in your own backyard with an added ceiling fan, outdoor shower & built in lighting. In addition to this is a further living/retreat/gymnasium area with doors opening to a fully equipped theatre room with built in speakers & projector plus split system heating/cooling. Also boasting a single carport with additional off street car parking & secure gates leading to further car/trailer storage at the rear of the house, plus extra garden shed, grassed yard & beautifully manicured & low maintenance landscaped gardens. Extras throughout this wonderful home include gas central heating, double glazed windows, split system heating/cooling, blockout & sheer roller blinds, understairs storage & original period features including Baltic pine floorboards, lead lighting, timber windows, ornate cornicing & high ceilings.
