This renovated home at 3 Lawton St, Geelong West, goes to auction on March 7.
If they were handing out prizes for street appeal, this Victorian-era beauty would surely be in the running.
The renovated weatherboard home’s facade turns heads for all the right reasons, showcasing immaculate period detail framed by manicured gardens and heritage-style paving.
Five years after the original house was restored and extended, the enduring quality of the builder’s own renovation remains a key selling point. In fact, one of its main attractions – a covered outdoor entertainment area set in the lush backyard – only gets better with age as the gardens continue to mature.
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The kitchen has a servery windows and a walk-in pantry.
McGrath, Geelong listing agent David Cortous said there was nothing to be done at 3 Lawton Ave but enjoy Geelong West’s lifestyle perks. The 509sq m property is right around the corner from Pakington St, with a supermarket, schools, Sparrow Park and Geelong train station all nearby.
“It’s just move in and live in there,” Mr Cortous said. “It’s got beautiful gardens out the back and there’s a huge big garage as well and a carport, which is fully secure.”
Having off-street parking for five cars is a rare luxury in this inner-ring suburb, with workshop space and extra storage also part of the package.
Inside, the home blends period features in the original front section with a modern light-filled rear extension housing an L-shaped open-plan living zone. Decorative details like cornices, skirting boards and ornate open fireplaces in two of the three bedrooms give way to clean contemporary lines as you move through the house.
The covered outdoor entertainment area overlooks the landscaped garden.
Built-in cabinetry features throughout the house, including the lounge.
Open fireplaces lend a traditional feel to the original section of the house.
“It has got beautiful ceilings, 13.5-foot ceilings, and they have continued that right through and the back flows beautifully to the outdoor entertainment area, which is all undercover,” he said says.
“It’s just a quality renovation.”
Attention has been lavished on all the right places including the main bedroom suite where custom built-in cabinetry and pressed-metal detail complement the large walk-in wardrobe.
The ensuite has dual vanities and a large shower, while the central bathroom has a shower over the bath and a separate toilet.
Carrara stone benchtops, European appliances, a large walk-in pantry and bar-style servery feature in the kitchen.
Plantation shutters feature in the main bedroom.
The ensuite has dual vanities and floor-to-ceiling tiling.
An outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue, sink and large preparation area is a highlight of the rear deck. Set under a high-pitched roof, this outdoor entertainment space provides protection from the elements and a lovely view of the garden.
A little further down the garden path you’ll find a separate area for a fire pit.
Mr Cortous has scheduled the auction of 3 Lawton Ave, Geelong West, for March 7 at 10am. Price hopes are $1.35m to $1.45m.
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