47 Geelong Road

Footscray VIC 3011

Period features include stained glass windows, high ceilings, heritage fireplaces

Superb master suite including private retreat area, luxe ensuite, walk-in robe

Three additional bedrooms with fireplaces + fifth bedroom/study with built-in robe

Multiple living zones formal living + sitting room + kitchen/dining

Spacious main bathroom with spa bath

Walk-in laundry + guest toilet

Split-system heating/cooling + wall panel heaters in the master retreat

Large verandah overlooking leafy, private back garden

Secure garage parking

Renovated and extended with a deep respect for its heritage, this elegant five-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian offers the very best in contemporary family living in one of Footscrays most coveted lifestyle locations. The distinguished elegance of stunning original features is seamlessly combined with modern proportions and every creature comfort, promising a sanctuary youll love coming home to.

Multiple living areas make this a perfect home for growing families. The large formal living room offers a refined space for entertaining and relaxing, with a superb heritage fireplace, stained glass windows and French doors inviting you to step out to the leafy side courtyard garden. A peaceful sitting room offers another shared area to enjoy, while the large open-plan kitchen/dining room is the perfect family hub. The beautifully appointed kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops and heritage-inspired cabinetry while the large dining space offers French doors to the wide back verandah, where youll love sitting back with a cuppa as the kids play in the private backyard.

When its time to rest, five bedrooms ensure everyone will have an inviting space to call their own. Perched on the upper level is a fabulous master suite, where an open-plan bedroom/retreat area is crowned by a soaring cathedral ceiling and offers a huge space to enjoy in privacy, complemented by a large walk-in robe and a luxe ensuite with a double shower and double vanity. On the lower level, four additional bedrooms offer roomy sanctuaries for the kids and are served by the oversized main bathroom with spa bath. While large families will appreciate the number of bedrooms, those working from home will covet the flexibility to create more than one spacious home office.

A generous walk-in laundry with a guest toilet adds extra family appeal, while the secure garage offers welcome convenience in this ideal leave-the-car-at-home location.

Why youll love this location:

Superbly situated to offer a dream city-fringe lifestyle, this address places every convenience within walking distance and the CBD just 7.5km* from home.

Walk to Barkly Streets bars and eateries in just six minutes* or stroll into the heart of Footscrays shopping and dining precinct in nine minutes* to take your pick of bustling restaurants and cafes, pick up some supplies at the fabulous Footscray Market or enjoy the conveniences of Footscray Plaza. For a change of pace, walk to Seddon Village in 15 minutes* for a quiet afternoon browsing its boutiques or to meet friends at your favourite village caf.

The magnificent gardens of Footscray Park await a short stroll from your front door, offering a scenic route to the Maribyrnong River Trail, while the short walk to Victoria University and the new Footscray Hospital site adds extra appeal.

Families can look forward to easy school mornings ahead, with Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School both a seven-minute* walk from home, while the easy walk to Footscray Station ensures a blink-and-youll-miss-it rail journey to the CBD.

*Approximate