17 Balcombe Rd, Newtown, has $4m to $4.4m price hopes.
A suburban sanctuary of epic proportions delivers all the luxury trappings in an exclusive pocket of Newtown only a handful are lucky enough to call home.
The sprawling 3042sq m property is situated just moments from the Barwon River and features a grand Malishev house set among landscaped gardens with a saltwater swimming pool, floodlit tennis court and even a dedicated golfing area.
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If that’s not enough to encourage the kids off their devices, then nearby walking trails, The Hill mountain bike park, Balyang Sanctuary the Par-3 golf course should do the trick.
McGrath, Geelong listing agent Carl Hammond said the resort-like oasis at 17 Balcombe Rd, Newtown, was irreplaceable, given the limited number of properties on the river side of that street.
The current owners, who built the four-bedroom, house, have owned it for decades and are only moving on as the time as come to downsize.
Landscaped gardens elevate the 3042sq m riverside property to another level.
The main living zone is at the heart of the house.
The kitchen is designed for entertaining.
Mr Hammond said it was an impressive package with the ultimate kids’ back yard and a sense of space not often found in urban Geelong.
“It feels like country living but you are only a 10-minute walk from the hustle of bustle of Pakington St, plus you have got the river there as well that you can utilise,” he said.
The scale of the single storey house is next level, with the flexible design incorporating three distinct living zones, each connecting to its own corner of the magnificent grounds.
There’s an outdoor space for every occasion too, from the paved poolside patio to other built-in seating areas tucked away among the established trees and meandering pathways.
Tennis anyone?
The outdoors beckons in all directions from the rumpus room.
Resort-style living awaits the new owners.
A netted area allows avid golfers to practise their swing without even leaving home.
Inside, high square-set ceilings, polished timber floors and custom cabinetry are typical of the quality on which Malishev Homes has built its reputation.
An open-plan kitchen, dining and living area is at the heart of the house and extends out through bi-fold doors to a covered patio overlooking the swimming pool.
A large stone island bench is a natural gathering place in the kitchen that includes a butler’s pantry, three Miele ovens and an induction cooktop.
A gas fire warms the formal lounge.
The riverside property is in good company.
The timeless main bedroom suite.
The ensuite bathroom has a separate toilet.
The separate formal lounge and dining area with a gas fire is the picture of elegance, while the rumpus/games room forms part of a rear children’s bedroom wing with direct access to the immaculately kept tennis court.
“It’s pretty well zoned,” Mr Hammond said.
Nothing is done by halves here and the large main bedroom suite, entered via double doors off the entrance hall, is no exception.
Other features include an oversized triple garage with two electric car chargers, a 12kw solar system, a Telsa battery, hydronic heating, evaporative cooling and remote control blinds to the living areas.
Mr Hammond has set at $4m to $4.4m price guide for 17 Balcombe Rd, Newtown.
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