6 Cross Street, Geelong West VIC 3218

Heritage charm meets Pakington St convenience in this double-fronted Victorian home on the doorstep of Geelong’s most popular shopping and dining strip.
It’s a three-minute walk to Pako for coffee, food supplies, to pick up a book at the Geelong West library or for an evening stroll to dine out with friends.
Popular Sparrow Park and highly rated schools are also within the neighbourhood.
The cottage, built in 1870 and once owned by a sea captain, is rich in earthy tones and character features after a loving restoration, complemented by quality modern additions such as the 2.5kw solar panels which can easily be upgraded to 3.0kw.
Heritage highlights include leadlight windows, Baltic pine-lined walls and ceilings throughout, pressed metal features, Baltic pine floors, fireplaces and original brick chimneys and mantelpieces.
The property’s original stable is now a modern-day workshop/garage with attached art studio.
The home’s hub is the open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining zone with bay window to welcome warmth from the sun.
The modern kitchen boasts granite benchtops, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry with automatic light, coffee station, quality appliances and soft-close cupboards and drawers with 2-pack finish.
Step out conveniently from the kitchen to a private, paved courtyard and north-facing garden with undercover alfresco space, barbecue area, vegie patch and established trees.
The home’s three generous bedrooms, including main with built-in robes, are located off the light and bright central hallway featuring a solar-powered skylight.
The third bedroom, close to the main living area, could double as a home office, private sitting room or children’s playroom.
The spacious bathroom can easily accommodate a family with accessible shower, clawfoot bath, double vanities, toilet and granite benchtops. A second, separate toilet is nearby.
Other highlights include laundry with generous storage space, ceiling fans throughout, ducted heating, split-system unit, large entry to the roof space and carport.
The property is within easy reach of Geelong train station, the CBD, hospital precinct and the Ring Road or Princes Freeway to Melbourne.
Top local schools include Ashby and St Patrick’s primary schools plus The Geelong College, St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College in nearby Newtown.