Grand Newtown living

After the very successful auction of 69 George Street Newtown, Whitford Property brings another spectacular Newtown property to market that will do nothing but impress.

Located in Geelong’s most prestigious suburb, 62 Skene Street, Newtown is centrally located close to everything you need and offers a pleasant lifestyle of an established neighbourhood.

Step up to a grand life in this stately period home, circa 1910, in a prominent pocket of Newtown. With four living areas, four bedrooms, north-facing living zone and entertainer’s deck, plus a solar-heated pool, it’s cleverly designed for fine family living.

Convenience is front of mind too, with the approximately 970sqm property at the heart of the private school precinct and close to parks and Pakington Street’s vibrant shopping and dining strip.

Whitford Property senior sales agent Heidi Trempel said that this beautiful, historic home is one of Newtown’s gems.

“The home as been superbly renovated while respecting and enhancing the original character of this circa 1910 home.

“The presentation of this home is just top notch, the perfect mix of traditional character and modern amenities has created one of the best homes I have seen for a long time, a real credit to the vendors.

“And the outside is just as impressive with a beautiful private back yard with gorgeous swimming pool to relax or entertain.

“It’s such a rarity to find nearly 1,000sqm with a North facing rear yard in Newtown, and then add a stunning period home and you have hit the jackpot.

“Not many large period homes come up in Newtown, it is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity for your family.

“The ‘parents retreat’ upstairs is like nothing I’ve seen before, it has the most amazing views.”

Entertaining is a breeze in the immaculate home with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone as its lifestyle centrepiece.

The spacious chef’s kitchen boasts wide stone benches, Siemens induction cooktop and steam and combi ovens, built-in coffee machine, integrated fridge, wine fridge, and plenty of storage with a walk-in pantry and banks of cupboards and drawers.

The adjoining living area, bathed in natural light and with a gas fireplace, accommodates a full-size dining table and multiple sofas for family-friendly time and guest get-togethers.

A wall of glass doors open onto the deck with BBQ, alfresco living and dining space looking across the resort-style pool with poolside studio.

For formal occasions and quiet time, retire to the front dining room and lounge/sitting room, both with original fireplaces.

Three bedrooms are located on the ground level, sharing a striking contemporary bathroom with deep soaker tub, oversize walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling tiles.

The master suite has its own private retreat upstairs including two walk-in robes, designer ensuite, large home office featuring in-built desks and storage, and a north-facing lounge with banks of window seating and treetop views to Corio Bay and beyond.

A triple garage with hoist and workshop space provides secure parking accessed from the rear of the property, with an additional parking space and electric gate at the front.

Updated for a modern lifestyle, the weatherboard home also retains character features including leadlight windows, timber-panelled ceilings, hall feature arch, fireplaces and decorative mantelpieces and wrap-around verandah.

Other highlights include underground cellar, separate laundry, powder room, ducted vacuuming, ducted heating, split-system units, attic storage, security system with cameras and automated garden irrigation.

The home is an easy walk to the Geelong College, Sacred Heart College and well-regarded primary schools, close to supermarkets and eateries and a convenient drive to the CBD, waterfront, hospital zone, Geelong train station and the Ring Road.

For more information, phone Heidi Trempel on 0414 522 325.