This charming federation style weatherboard cottage boasts a coveted position in Geelong West, just metres from the culture and coffee of trendy Pakington street. Moments from Geelong CBD and foreshore, and close to trains, with easy access to the freeway for commuters, this position is as good as it gets!
The immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has a host of recent renovations, but offers great bones and plenty of space to accommodate further renovations and extensions with plans available for viewing and inspiration (STCA) all on a generous 526m2 approx block. Recent upgrades include a new efficient gas ducted heating system throughout, a powerful split system RC AC and freshly polished hardwood flooring. Stylish features include double hung windows, French doors, soaring ceilings, a fresh, neutral colour-scheme, charming woodpanelling, and tasteful lighting.
From the manicured formal front garden, with striking ornamental pears and birches, take the winding path to the covered portico. Here the welcoming home opens onto a wide central hall that runs the length of the house, with rear garden view through French doors. The living room, bedrooms and bathroom are zoned to the front of the home, with kitchen and dining to the rear.
The comfortable master bedroom and queen-sized second bedroom boast spacious built in robes and carpeting. Versatile bedroom 3 has polished hardwood flooring, French doors and floods of natural light, offering dual suitability as study. The updated bathroom benefits from a modern grey and white colour scheme, with shower over bath, toilet and timber topped vanity.
The light living area, with RC AC, features a decorative fireplace as the focal point for the room. The open plan kitchen and dining features solid timber benchtops and crisp white cabinetry, with island bench and plenty of drawers for easy storage. A stainless steel Fisher and Paykel dishwasher and gas upright cooker with four burner stove top, supply the essentials with an overhead pot rack and original fuel burning stove adding federation charm. A convenient walk-in-pantry/laundry provides floor to ceiling shelving, bench space, laundry trough and plenty of space for washer and dryer.
The dining area opens through French doors to the deep, north-facing verandah with views over the large and sunny back garden. This is the perfect place for alfresco entertaining or relaxing with a cuppa while the kids play! The fully fenced yard offers lawn, cubby and garden shed, with a concrete paved BBQ areawith hedge and deciduous plantings to preserve privacy. The gated drive offers secure off street parking for three cars, with rear gate access into back garden.
Bid well at auction and secure your future in trendy Geelong West!