Welcome to El Palacio, a private, one-acre sanctuary tucked away in a tranquil Leopold court. Passing through the electric gates and arriving beneath the grand port cochère, you’re immediately met with a sense of scale and sophistication. The bedroom wing is anchored by two king-sized master suites, each featuring a luxurious ensuite, while two additional king bedrooms and a flexible library/home office, easily adaptable as a fifth bedroom, ensure generous accommodation for the whole family.Entertaining is central to this home’s design. The formal lounge includes marble-topped built-in cabinetry, a drinks fridge, and an open fireplace, flowing seamlessly into an elegant bar area adorned with mirror-backed glass shelving. A separate sitting room captures peaceful garden views, and the expansive family living/dining area with an 85" smart TV and solid-fuel heater, serves as the lively hub of daily life.The showpiece kitchen delivers exceptional culinary capability, fitted with premium appliances: a Wolf oven, Gaggenau steam combination oven, Quasair triple-motor rangehood, Miele induction cooktop with gas wok burner, and dual Fisher & Paykel dish-drawer dishwashers. Integrated Liebherr fridge/freezers, stone benchtops, self-closing drawers, illuminated island bench, and a pool-facing bay window enhance both style and function. A discreet butler’s pantry elevates entertaining further with its own dishwasher, Insinkerator, extensive power points, and bi-fold French windows opening to a servery bar.A custom-built cinema elevates movie nights to a true theatre experience, offering tiered seating for 12+, a 130" screen, Epson 4K laser projector, 11 M&K speakers, two subwoofers, and a dedicated candy bar. Acoustic plaster, full insulation, and blockout curtains ensure complete immersion. Outdoors, the home transforms into a resort retreat. A substantial 11.2m x 4.4m salt-chlorinated, heat-pump-equipped pool sits amid meticulously landscaped grounds, framed by glass and aluminium fencing and tiled bullnosed verandahs. The fully equipped alfresco kitchen featuring a Weber Summit BBQ, Al Forno pizza oven, Husky drinks fridge, hot/cold water, stainless-steel sink, and neon signage promises unforgettable outdoor dining and relaxation.Practicality is seamlessly integrated, with multiple sheds, secure dog kennels, a chicken coop with run, raised veggie beds, and an irrigated orchard for home-grown produce. Ample off-street parking accommodates guests, a boat, or a caravan, alongside a remote two-car garage with dual internal access and additional service-yard storage. Modern comforts include zoned ducted heating/cooling, multi-directional ceiling fans, double glazing, 3-phase power, 9.55kW solar, security system, and NBN. A pedestrian gate offers convenient access to local shops, cafés, schools, and sporting facilities, while Geelong CBD is just a short drive away.El Palacio blends luxury resort living with everyday family practicality in one exceptional lifestyle address.
