Merging stately Victorian character with exquisite contemporary design, this stunning home offers luxury living and high end quality in one of Geelong’s most prestigious streets. Set on a 637m2 (approx.) north facing allotment with rear access, a short stroll from Pakington Street, within walking distance of the River End and Geelong West shopping strips, Newtown’s private school precinct, the city, Waterfront and Kardinia Park, this outstanding property offers an exceptional lifestyle in a luxurious setting.Manicured gardens and a spectacular character façade greet you on arrival. Stepping inside, a wide entry hall, soaring 3.6m ceilings, original floorboards, ornate cornice and ceiling rose showcase the grand character of its era. A generous lounge off the entry features an original marble fireplace and beautiful bay window overlooking the architecturally landscaped gardens, providing a sophisticated space to entertain or relax. An adjacent library is equally impressive, featuring bespoke bookcases framing a marble fireplace, providing an ambient space that is versatile for use as a home office, additional living or fourth bedroom. Moving through the home, the interiors transition from old to new with an effortless flow. The centrally positioned kitchen offers high end finishes, large island with stone benchtops, Miele appliances including dual wall ovens, gas cooktop, integrated dishwasher, and overlooks the dining, living, and outdoors, perfect for the entertainer. The dining space features a two-way gas log fire with original mantel, stunning pendant lighting, and spectacular leadlight windows. A striking stone staircase leads to an expansive sunken lounge which features 4.2m ceilings, contemporary downlights, polished concrete floors, timber feature wall and a series of custom bifolds spanning the width of the room, enabling you to bring the outdoors in during the warmer months. North facing highlight windows contribute to the excellent flow of natural light throughout. Comprising three bedrooms, the upstairs master is an opulent resort-style retreat with views to the bay, featuring walk-through robes and luxury ensuite with free-standing bath, walk-in frameless shower, double vanity and stunning floor-to-ceiling tiles. Two additional bedrooms feature built-in and walk-in robes, and are serviced by a central bathroom featuring a wet room with free-standing bath, double vanity with stone benchtop and pendant lighting. Outdoors, the north-facing backyard offers a private space to enjoy the sun, relax or entertain bordered by established gardens. Rear access from Roebuck Street leads to a double remote garage providing secure off-street parking. Additional home features include hydronic heating throughout, split system cooling, electric blinds in living and master, state of the art surround sound system, and alarmed security system with external cameras.A truly unique and impressive home, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure luxury living in a premium location. Don’t miss your chance to make this outstanding residence yours!
