This light-filled Californian bungalow truly delivers on both character and location.
Set in one of Geelong's most sought-after suburbs, tucked away in the prestige "River Precinct" pocket of Belmont, you have everything just minutes from your doorstep.
A moment's stroll will take you to the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club and Barwon River, with its cycling tracks and surrounding parklands, perfect for outdoor family activities. A short trip up the hill will have you on the bustling Belmont High Street, bursting with shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, wine bars, pubs and supermarkets. A location of absolute convenience and perfect for all stages of life, whether you are looking to downsize, are a couple looking to upsize from an apartment/townhouse, or a young family seeking a premium location for the kids to grow up in.
The home itself is full of character with freshly lime-washed Baltic Pine timber floorboards, original leadlight windows and high ceilings featuring throughout. Sitting snugly on a low-maintenance 348m2* block, with an east facing front porch to watch the sun rise and a northwest facing living and outdoor entertaining area to enjoy sunny afternoons, this home presents as a great entertainer for gatherings with family & friends.
The property enjoys 3 spacious bedrooms (all with large built-in-robes) featuring boutique plantation shutters to all windows, an updated kitchen with plenty of bench & cupboard space plus room for a large family size fridge. Complete with Bosch dishwasher, Glem gas cooktop & electric oven, the kitchen is spacious, has great natural light and is perfect for a busy family.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a comfortable meals/dining area with a storage nook, leading up to a well-appointed and light-filled living room complete with sliding doors that lead to a paved outdoor entertaining area and grassed area for the family pet.
There is a well-lit bathroom with ample space to make bigger if you chose to in the future plus a large laundry with separate toilet, all conveniently located toward the rear of the home for easy outdoor access.
The home is further complemented by gas hot water, Brivis gas ducted heating throughout plus split system heating & cooling to the living room, perfect for the warmer summer months. The property is fully fenced (suitable for a pet or young children) and has side access from Sommers Street into the tandem carport for 1-2 car parking plus a cozy courtyard area for morning coffees.
This gorgeous family home is big on lifestyle with the Barwon River right on your doorstep, quality schooling at Belmont Primary only a few minutes walk away, easy access into the Newtown end of Pakington Street across the nearby footbridge plus High Street cafes & restaurants at your fingertips.
A beautiful character home in a blue-chip position, it doesn't get much better than this.
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**Rental Appraisal - Geelong Property Managers have provided a rental estimate of $460 - $480 per week**
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