158-160 Corio Street

Geelong VIC 3220

UNIQUE TOWN HOUSE IN WATERFRONT PRECINCT
PRICED TO SELL! PRESENTING A 30SQ SPACIOUS HOUSE WITH EXTENSIVE LIVING AND ENTERTAINING AREAS AND A TOUCH OF OLD WORLD CHARM. THIS RESTORED VICTORIAN PICTURESQUE FISHERMAN'S COTTAGE, BUILT IN 1885 HAD A 20 SQ. ADDITION IN 2004 COMPLIMENTING THE ORIGINAL PERIOD STYLE. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A PIECE OF EARLY GEELONG HISTORY IN THE QUIET VILLAGE-LIKE SURROUNDINGS CLOSE TO AUSTIN PARK, A SHORT WALK FROM THE EASTERN BEACH WATERFRONT, YACHT CLUB, WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE, CINEMAS AND CAFES, BOTANIC GARDENS AND THE GEELONG CBD. THE RESIDENCE RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL FOUR FRONT ROOMS, FULLY RESTORED WITH PERIOD FEATURES WHICH INCLUDE A DECORATIVE CAST IRON VERANDAH VALANCE, BALTIC PINE FLOORS AND TIMBER LINING BOARDS, PANED AND LEADLIGHT WINDOWS NOW ENHANCED BY THE EXTRA ACCOMMODATION OPENING THROUGH FIVE FRENCH DOORS TO PRIVATE FRONT AND CENTRAL COURTYARDS GENTLY SHADED BY MATURE TREES. THE INTERIOR COMPRISES FORMAL LIVING WITH GLF, CONNECTING STUDY/LIBRARY AND INFORMAL LIVING WITH A BAR/KITCHENETTE, SEPARATE DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN WITH ORIGINAL TIMBER BENCH-TOPS AND MEALS AREA, THREE BEDROOMS (UPSTAIRS MAIN WITH BIRS AND ENSUITE), TWO BATHROOMS BOTH WITH LAUNDRY FACILITIES PLUS WORKSHOP/HOBBY ROOM OR POTENTIAL FOURTH BEDROOM. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE ALARM, THREE REVERSE CYCLE AIR-CONDITIONERS, SKYLIGHTS, ROOF STORAGE, REMOTE DOUBLE GARAGE (ACCESS FROM COGENS PLACE. LAND: 362 SQ M APPROX.