167 Skene St, Newtown is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 977m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2021.
This is a truly magnificent renovation. No expense has been spared, no detail has been left to chance, it's a residence crafted to the highest standards, and it's a home of immense appeal and incredible beauty. It's a masterpiece of style & function perfectly tuned to the needs of today's busy family.
French provincial at heart with polished floors and rich colour themes that complement the high ceilings and original fireplace in the formal dining room, and connected formal living room. The transition to the vast, light-filled, open-plan casual living and dining area which in turn lead out to the BBQ and alfresco meals area. This smooth and seamless home is focused on easy year-round living & entertaining.
The kitchen, centralised to the home perfectly, is in a class of its own.
The front verandah enjoys attractive views and is the perfect place for your morning coffee or sundowners in the afternoon.
Over 2 levels- 4 double bedrooms upstairs (3 with BIR) including the two separate bathrooms. The main bedroom on the ground level with ensuite that has floor to ceiling marble tiles walk in shower, free standing bath, and walk in robe this is the perfect hideaway for any couple.
Double garaging, low maintenance gardens, R/C air conditioning, Gas log fire, wood fire, central heating, full alarm system, doubled glazed windows plus a highly sought-after position in the converted Newtown. Within easy level walking distance to the best private and public schools that Geelong has to offer, the vibrant Pakington street, local shops only a short stroll away. Public transport at your fingertips, 15-minute walk to the Geelong train station and 7 minute drive to the Geelong Ring Road taking you to Melbourne in under an hour making this the perfect choice for families with teens or empty nesters wanting space and position.
The size of Newtown is approximately 5.8 square kilometres. There are 20 parks, covering nearly 17.4% of the total area. The population of Newtown in 2016 was 10155 people. By 2021 the population was 10445 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 10-19 years. Households in Newtown are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.20% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 69.60% in 2016.
Newtown has 5,816 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 10.64% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 9.03% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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