Old world Edwardian homestead on acres

WELCOME to one of Bannockburn’s most outstanding homes that began her life in Ararat. Originally living her days at 1 Barkly Street, this beautiful 1928 Edwardian has called 180 Burnside Road, Bannockburn home for the last 10 years.

After serving as a once iconic residence in Ararat, her saviours relocated the tired old homestead to its current address where they lovingly honoured her heritage, charm and character through a splendid renovation leaving no stone left unturned.

Now on the market with Geelong Real Estate Co, the home is positioned well away from the road with a private tree-lined driveway offering privacy and the utmost tranquility.

Boundary trees wrap the entire two acres, with a gate offering full enclosure of the property.

An incredible reveal from the driveway showcases her grandeur, where you’ll immediately feel as though you’re a million miles away.

Geelong Real Estate Co’s Michaela Miller said the home has been completely restored by the current owners.

“They have done such a wonderful job bringing this once majestic Ararat home back to life with even more grandeur in Bannockburn,” Ms Miller said.

“The current owners are moving interstate, otherwise they would re-locate her again. A labour of love, they have redone everything from the stumps, all the way to the roof.

“Sprawling across two acres, which has been landscaped and manicured, this property offers complete privacy from neighbours and the road.

“This is quite a unique property for Bannockburn, but one that we know will generate a lot of interest just based on the beautiful character.”

The home features a semi wrap-around verandah with beautiful deck boards, and iron lacework offers entry to the front door.

Soaring ceilings, one-foot skirting and original Baltic pine timber floors and ceilings honours the home’s original charm.

An enviable fusion of old world meets practical, modern day living, the lounge, dining and kitchen offer an open floorplan.

The kitchen is equipped with island bench, stainless steel cooking, dishwasher and ample meal preparation and storage space.

The main bedroom sits at the fore with built-in-robes, with the second bedroom also hosting built-in-robes and cabinetry.

A third bedroom, which is currently used as a dressing room, has access back to the main bedroom and would make a perfect nursery. Keep as is for extra space or easily convert to a true third bedroom.

The family bathroom, toilet and European style laundry and mudroom complete this beautiful abode.

The home is perfect as is, however, there is endless potential and space to further renovate or extend for modern day family living.

An expansive garage offers space to store multiple cars and all the toys and lends itself as an extra games/rumpus area depending on your needs.

With multiple garden beds, fruit trees, drip line irrigation, bike jumps, fire pit area, view platform, undercover entertaining space and chicken coup, it offers endless options.

An incredibly rare opportunity to secure a period home on acreage in Bannockburn.

You’re only moments away from the main town centre, and an easy 20-minute drive back to the Geelong CBD.

The best of all worlds is on offer here — one that is sure to leave a lasting impression, and sure not to last.

For more information, please contact Michaela Miller on 0412 461 195.