Blue-chip family living

Position your family for blue-chip Newtown living with this classy Californian bungalow close to the best lifestyle perks of Geelong. Spacious rooms, multiple living areas, a dedicated upstairs kids’ zone and landscaped north-facing garden make it ideal for a growing family.<br/><br/>On the doorstep of private schools, Pakington St shopping and dining, Kardinia Park sports facilities and the CBD, the double-storey home is set up for convenience.<br/>Renovated and extended to provide the best in modern living, it retains period features including striking timber fretwork, high ceilings and leadlight windows.<br/><br/>From the minute you step into the wide entry foyer, it’s all about quality and space. <br/>The original front section of the home boasts a large formal lounge with garden outlook, adjoining study with original fireplace and built-in cabinetry, plus master bedroom suite with walk-in robe and high-end ensuite with double shower.<br/><br/>The family living centrepiece is an expansive open-plan lounge and dining room full of natural light thanks to a wall of windows and French doors that extend the living area onto a sun-soaked deck. The living space, with gas log fire and built-in shelving, accommodates multiple sofas to entertain guests and for family members to relax together, while the dining area has room for a family-size table. The adjoining kitchen features a stone bench, quality appliances and plenty of storage, including walk-in pantry with appliance bench.<br/><br/>Upstairs is the dedicated kids’ zone, with three bedrooms and a long central living/rumpus room. The bedrooms, all with built-in robes, share a bathroom with bath, separate shower, handy laundry chute and separate toilet.<br/><br/>Other features include separate laundry/mudroom, powder room, ducted heating, split-system units, polished timber floors, terraced rear garden, extra-high garage ideal to house a boat, plus a double carport and driveway parking. <br/><br/>This property is close to top schools, including The Geelong College, Sacred Heart College and St Joseph’s College, highly regarded Chilwell and St Robert’s primary schools. It is also within easy reach of GMHBA Stadium, CBD, the medical precinct, Barwon River, Geelong train station and the Ring Road.<br/><br/><br/>All information offered by Whitford is provided in good faith. It is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the date of publication and as such Whitford merely do no more than pass the information on. Use of such material is at your sole risk. Whitford does not have any belief one way or the other as to whether the information is accurate and prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with respect to the information that is passed on. Whitford will not be liable for any loss resulting from any action or decision by you in reliance on the information from Whitford.