Embrace a stylish family lifestyle in an ultra-convenient residential pocket that is one of Geelong’s best-kept secrets. Renovated to the highest standard, the California bungalow is an easy walk to shopping and dining along Pakington St and the train to Melbourne for your daily commute. The immaculate home comprises three generous bedrooms, an open-plan living and dining area, slick kitchen, high-end bathrooms and large separate laundry. Step out to an undercover entertainer’s deck for year-round alfresco dining with built-in barbecue, wine fridge, weatherproof joinery, pull-down blinds and ceiling panel heaters. The home has been set up to save energy costs too, with a new 5.7kW solar panel system, double-glazed windows and roof, wall and underfloor insulation. The three bedrooms, all with split-system units, are accessed off the wide front hall. The master suite includes a walk-in robe and upmarket ensuite, while the remaining two bedrooms, with built-in robes, share a high-end bathroom. Both striking bathrooms feature designer tapware and tiles and European vanities and fittings, with Fibonacci terrazzo floor tiles a particular highlight of the central bathroom. A dedicated hall study nook with built-in desk is a convenient space to catch up on work or supervise kids’ study. The rear open-plan living zone, with built-in speakers and looking out to the private garden, is the family hub, comprising a lounge and separate dining area with space for sofas, play and for family mealtimes. The chef’s kitchen boasts a Caesarstone island bench with breakfast bar, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, Miele dishwasher, 600mm Fisher & Paykel self-cleaning oven and induction cooktop, designer tiles and cabinetry and abundant storage, including a pantry. The light-filled laundry, also with terrazzo floor tiles, has a drying cupboard integrated with the ducted heating system, stone bench and direct access outside. Other highlights include engineered oak floors, pure wool carpets, large attic storage with pull-down ladder, plantation shutters, leadlight windows, front verandah ideal to relax with a coffee and book overlooking the well-established garden, large rear workshop/separate studio, off-street parking for at least three cars and/or a caravan or trailer, vegie boxes and an array of fruit trees. Walk to North Geelong train station, shops, cafes, West Oval and well-regarded Ashby and St Patrick’s primary schools. Private schools in Newtown, Geelong’s waterfront, CBD, Deakin University and the Ring Road and highway to Melbourne are within easy reach.
