9 Candover Street, Geelong West VIC 3218

The best of Geelong is just a short walk from the front door of this classic Victorian-era home in one of Geelong West's most popular streets.
Stroll from Tragowel, circa 1905, to the Pakington St cafe and shopping strip, Geelong train station, Deakin University, the waterfront and CBD.
The home’s many original features, from the return bullnose verandah and high ceilings to Baltic pine floors, decorative ceiling detail and cornices, have been meticulously maintained and complemented by a sympathetic extension with a stunning kitchen as its centrepiece.
Modern entertaining is a breeze with bi-fold doors opening onto a long undercover deck, enabling year-round outdoor dining and relaxation.
Space is a feature from the moment you step into the wide entry, long hall and generously proportioned bedrooms.
The north-facing master has a wall of built-in robes, an original working fireplace and decorative mantlepiece, while the second bedroom includes robes and a functional long storage bench, ideal for kids’ toys.
The light and bright large lounge room, again with an open fireplace for wintry nights at home, also boasts custom-fitted bookshelves and cupboards.
It flows through to the family-friendly dining room with central fireplace and designer kitchen, with its own deck access and a spectacular over-size island bench with a custom-made top from reclaimed Otways timber.
No expense has been spared in the kitchen, which boasts imported Italian marble benchtops, 900mm Belling cooker with five gas burners and three-unit electric oven, farmhouse-style sink, integrated dishwasher, appliance stations, pantry and loads of storage.
The bathroom has also been renovated in traditional Victorian style with large clawfoot bath and the vanity set in an original carved timber cabinet.
A separate rear studio/bedroom with ensuite and garden outlook is ideal as a teen retreat, guest getaway or work-from-home office.
The spacious private garden with brick paving and lawn play area features a storage shed, vegie patches, and rare off-street parking for two cars accessed off a rear lane.
Other features include Euro laundry, ducted heating, split-system units, ceiling fans and front garden watering system.
The home is zoned to highly regarded Ashby Primary School and close to St Patrick’s Primary and a host of private schools in Newtown.
Walk to supermarket shopping at Pakington Strand, the Gordon TAFE and West and Sparrow parks, while the Ring Road and freeway to Melbourne are within easy reach.