Take your place in Geelong West’s history with this elegant Federation-era home cleverly updated for modern family living.
“Thurloo”, circa 1914-1915, boasts three living areas, four generous bedrooms, dual street frontages, plentiful off-street parking and a sought-after north-facing aspect.
Set on a wide, 819sqm allotment, the immaculate home is readymade for easy entertaining while paying homage to its period origins.
The lifestyle centrepiece is a contemporary open-plan living, dining and kitchen zone, with study nook and adjoining light-filled central lounge.
Step out through sliding doors to extend the living space onto a long undercover alfresco deck easily accommodating a full-size dining suite and a sitting area ideal for morning coffee or to relax with a book.
For quiet time, retire to the formal lounge at the front of the property with open fireplace, timber mantelpiece and bay window with built-in seating.
The designer kitchen, with a striking black-and-white palette, features a suite of Bosch appliances, including wall oven and induction cooktop, stone benches, soft-close cupboards and drawers, breakfast bar and adjoining walk-in pantry and laundry.
The bedrooms are all well-positioned for privacy, away from the living hub.
The master suite boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite, with the three other bedrooms including built-in robes.
They share a central bathroom with bath, separate shower and feature tiling.
The home’s many character features include a wraparound front verandah, leadlight, decorative cornices, fretwork and architraves, deep skirting boards and polished timber floors.
A triple garage/workshop and gated off-street parking, providing options to store a boat, caravan or other vehicles, are conveniently accessed from Potter St at the rear.
Other highlights include ducted heating/cooling, powder room, pull-down ceiling storage, built-in shelves/storage in the central lounge, and low-maintenance gardens with brick paving throughout.
The property is within easy reach of The Geelong College, Sacred Heart College, St Joseph’s College, St John’s Lutheran School and well-regarded Newtown Primary School.
Stroll to supermarket shopping at the new Woolworths on Shannon Ave, dining along Pakington St and West or Sparrow parks, and take a short drive to Geelong train station, the hospital precinct, CBD and waterfront.
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