	{"id":87548,"date":"2023-11-24T04:01:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T17:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=87548"},"modified":"2023-11-24T11:01:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T00:01:53","slug":"a-quiet-family-haven-in-old-torquay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/real-estate\/a-quiet-family-haven-in-old-torquay\/","title":{"rendered":"A quiet family haven in Old Torquay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy a genuine walkable lifestyle with this five-bedroom family haven, tucked away at 5 Seabird Court in Old Torquay.<\/p>\n<p>A few steps away is access to the Orungal playground and tennis court \u2013 Torquay&#8217;s best kept secret \u2013 and it&#8217;a a five-minute stroll to the dog-friendly Fishermans Beach and an easy 20-minute walk into Torquay Village.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s the perfect location &#8211; close to Deep Creek, at the end of a court, with beautiful established gardens,&#8221; Hayden Real Estate Torquay director Ben Smith said.<\/p>\n<p>Step into the heart of this home and be welcomed by a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and study nook \u2013 with natural light pouring in from the abundant windows and complemented by warm timber floors and beachy d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122062 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/33.png?_t=1700781866\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"391\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The kitchen has stone benchtops, glass splashback, walk-in pantry, and garden views.<\/p>\n<p>The dining area includes a gas-log fire and overlooks a partly undercover deck.<\/p>\n<p>An additional large and separate living space on the ground level provides another lifestyle option and room to stretch out for growing families.<\/p>\n<p>This generous room includes floor to ceiling built in bookcases, another fireplace, access to yet another semi-undercover decked area and a corner window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122064 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/32.png?_t=1700781873\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"386\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, on the ground level you&#8217;ll find an large laundry, family bathroom and three bedrooms, all with BIRs and leafy outlooks.<\/p>\n<p>Wander upstairs to discover the master retreat with private balcony, ensuite and walk in robe. On this level is a fifth bedroom or home office with built in robe and sliding door access to the balcony.<\/p>\n<p>There is also an abundance of storage, split system heating\/cooling in bedrooms and living areas, and a double garage with twin roller doors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122061 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/34.png?_t=1700781857\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hayden Real Estate Torquay has listed the property with price hopes of between $1.85 million and $1.95 million.<\/p>\n<p>5 Seabird Court, Torquay will be open for inspection tomorrow (Saturday, November 25) from 2-2.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, phone Hayden Real Estate director Ben Smith on 0423 050 825 or sales consultant Kieran O&#8217;Dwyer on 0409 332 381.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy a genuine walkable lifestyle with this five-bedroom family haven, tucked away at 5 Seabird Court in Old Torquay. 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