The ultimate lifestyle location awaits your family in this expansive home with swimming pool in an exclusive pocket of Newtown. Set on a huge 1162sqm (approx.) parcel of land at the end of a quiet court that overlooks the treetops of the Barwon River, the property backs on to a reserve, is just a short walk to the river and within easy reach of Geelong's top schools. Designed to accommodate family entertaining and leisure needs, the home includes four bedrooms, multiple living areas, an extended outdoor entertaining area around a large pool and spa and a stunning established garden. Downstairs there's plenty of room for everyone to get together or find their own space with a formal lounge, rumpus room, separate kitchen and dining area, private sunroom and study. The spacious formal lounge is bathed in natural light and includes an open fireplace with built-in wood storage and a stunning floating hearth. The kitchen, with walk-in pantry and island bench, overlooks the dining area out to the landscaped gardens, while the large rumpus room, with its own bathroom and walk-in storage, could double as another guest or main bedroom. Overlooking the solar-heated pool is a separate studio or home office that includes a pot belly heater and is accessed externally or via the main bedroom. All four spacious bedrooms are upstairs, with built-in or walk-in robes. The central bathroom includes a separate bath and shower. The main bedroom's ensuite includes a private sauna, dual vanities and walk-in shower. The brick home, owned by one family since being built in 1973, is move-in ready but also offers the chance to update and add your personal touch. Other features include a wine cellar, double garage with internal access, back-to-base security system, spacious laundry, powder room, computerised irrigation system, water tanks and loads of storage. As well as being on the doorstep of top private schools, the property is a short walk to well-regarded Fyans Park Primary and zoned to Belmont High School. It's also convenient to cafes and shops on Shannon Ave, Pakington St and at Highton Village, sport at Windmill Reserve, plus the CBD, Geelong train station, Ring Road and Princes Freeway.
