38 Clarke St, Newtown, is on the market for $2.45m to $2.6m.
For footy fans who like meeting up with friends for a meal at one of Geelong’s oldest pubs, there’s few better locations to be based in than this Newtown property.
The renovated character home is just a short stroll from Cats’ home games at GMHBA Stadium, Pakington St’s river end and the popular Sawyers Arms Tavern.
However, you’re just as likely to find the vendors entertaining by the pool at their own private sanctuary.
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The house retains its classic 1930s character at the front.
A major renovation 13 years ago swept aside an outdoor toilet and laundry behind the original 1930 weatherboard residence at 38 Clarke St, Newtown, to create the couple’s dream family home.
Connecting to the north-facing back yard was key to the design of a new rear extension housing two distinct living zones separated by a glass walkway. Bi-fold doors extend both spaces out to a large covered poolside entertainment area incorporating a built-in barbecue and bar fridge.
The vendor said many happy times had been spent out there with family and friends over the years.
“When there’s a family barbecue, the kids are always jumping in the pool and the adults are having a beer and keeping an eye on them,” he said.
The outdoor entertainment area is an extension of the main living space.
A handy powder room in the garage is accessible from the pool without going inside.
The kitchen has Miele appliances and an island bench with a gas cooktop and under-bench extractor.
The heart of the house is the open-plan living area, where the original high ceilings are carried through.
The vendors called on interior designer Rebecca Jansma’s help in selecting the kitchen’s striking granite benchtops and the travertine tiling in the bathrooms.
She also introduced beautiful bamboo silk wallpaper to their main bedroom suite to create a cigar lounge feel.
“We went away and we stayed in a hotel in Brisbane and it had dark rooms and we actually said we found that nice and cosy,” the vendor said.
“That was the brief that we gave her … we wanted it to feel dark and moody and I suppose she took it down that path eight or nine years ago and I still love it to this day.”
The main bedroom features bamboo silk wallpaper.
Travertine tiles are the hero of the family bathroom.
The light-filled rear living room can be adapted to suit the moment.
The rear lounge room which, like the dining area, overlooks an internal courtyard with a Japanese maple, is another favourite hangout for kids and adults alike.
“When my wife is watching Real Housewives I can go hide,” the vendor said.
For her, it’s a beautiful yoga space.
“I always had a lot of fun out there doing yoga when the sun was coming up … it’s a nice spot,” she said.
The house includes gas zoned central heating, refrigerated cooling, drying racks in the laundry and home-to-base security.
McGrath, Geelong agent Wayne Baker is handling the sale of 38 Clarke St, Newtown. Price hopes are $2.45m to $2.6m.
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