5 Nicholas Street

Newtown VIC 3220

Exquisite Residence in Elite Location
Less than 100 metres to all kinds of enticing treats that esteemed Pakington Street has to offer, this tempting period property is exceptionally well located plus loaded with original character. Enchantment begins at the front door, where lead lights and timber fretwork yield an indication of treasures that lie within. Awash with daylight, the interior is graced with ten-foot ceilings adorned with ornate plaster work. Axminster carpets aptly cover floors and picture rails remain to line the walls. All the ambience without the mess, a gas log fire in the lounge now occupies the fireplace, and gas heating is ducted throughout for optimal comfort. An upstairs extension with reverse cycle heating and cooling supplies a second living area, fourth bedroom or decadent home office. Three big bedrooms include two with handsomely clad built-in robes and main with en suite, walk-in robe plus luxurious open fireplace. In the kitchen, an extra large walk-in pantry has a special shelf and power for small appliances. A dishwasher along with gas cooktop and electric oven are housed amongst ample cabinetry. Little girls will adore weeping mulberries that conceal a fairy's favourite hideaway behind the high picket fence in a front garden, fragranced by roses and frequented by tiny wrens. Boys will undoubtedly tinker happily with dad in the handy workshop at the rear of the two and a half bay shed, hidden behind twin roller doors. Secured by automated roller doors and reached by remote-controlled gates at the start of the driveway, a carport leads into the backyard. Easy to care for, the grounds feature faux turf plus a fabulous shaded swim-spa, conveniently heated by gas in only a couple of hours. Great coffee on the corner and only 2.5 kilometres from Geelong CBD, this is a captivating home positioned in a particularly elite location. *Please note that the following open home has been cancelled: Saturday 6th December at 10.50am - 11.10am. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please call the office or the listing agents if you have any queries.*