8 Park Crescent

South Geelong VIC 3220

SO CLOSE TO THE FOOTY ACTION
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE AT 5PM ON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2011 YOU CAN'T GET MUCH CLOSER TO THE HOME OF THE CATS THAN THIS BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TWO-STOREY EARLY FEDERATION HOME, DIRECTLY OPPOSITE KARDINIA PARK AND A SHORT STROLL FROM THE BARWON RIVER. WHETHER YOU'RE A FOOTY FAN OR NOT, YOU'LL LOVE THE SENSATIONAL LOCATION, WITH ALL THE PARK'S FACILITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP INCLUDING A SWIMMING POOL, PARKLAND, PLAYGROUND, SPORTING FACILITIES, SKILLED STADIUM AND THE FANTASTIC CLUB CATS BAR AND BISTRO. WHERE ELSE DO YOU GET ALL OF THIS IN YOUR OWN FRONTYARD? THIS HOME HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER THE GROWING FAMILY OVER TWO LEVELS, INCLUDING FOUR BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS, TWO SEPARATE LIVING ZONES AND FABULOUS UNDERCOVER OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE. WITH A FULLY SELF CONTAINED UNIT ABOVE THE GARAGE AND ITS UNIQUE LOCATION, THERE'S ALSO A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN EXTRA INCOME WITH A POTENTIAL BED AND BREAKFAST BUSINESS - OR UTILISE FOR PRIVATE RENTAL OR EXTRA FAMILY ACCOMMODATION. ORIGINALLY BUILT IN THE LATE 1800S AND EXTENDED IN MORE RECENT TIMES TO CATER FOR MODERN FAMILY NEEDS, THE HOME OFFERS A WINNING COMBINATION OF PERIOD CHARM WITH MODERN AMENITIES INCLUDING SPACIOUS ROOMS AND ALL THE COMFORTS, SUCH AS DUCTED HEATING AND SPLIT SYSTEM AIRCONDITIONING. THE GRAND HALLWAY LEADS TO A FORMAL DINING AND LOUNGE ROOM PLUS SPACIOUS, MODERN KITCHEN WITH BLACKWOOD CUPBOARDS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, AND FANTASTIC STORAGE INCLUDING A WALK-IN PANTRY. A SERVERY OPENS OUT TO A SPACIOUS SECOND LIVING AREA COMPRISING MEALS AND FAMILY ROOM, WHERE DOUBLE SLIDING DOORS OPEN TO REVEAL A SENSATIONAL UNDERCOVER LIVING AREA. IMAGINE THE PARTIES YOU COULD HAVE IN THIS SPACE! THE ORIGINAL SECTION OF THE HOME HAS RECENTLY BEEN RE-ROOFED AND RETAINS MANY PERIOD FEATURES INCLUDING THE IRON LACEWORK ON THE VERANDAH TO HIGH CEILINGS WITH DETAILED CEILING ROSES AND A DECORATIVE ARCHWAY. POLISHED TIMBER FLOORBOARDS FLOW THROUGH THE HALLWAY TO THE EXQUISITE MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-THROUGH DRESSING ROOM TO A TWO WAY TILED SPA BATHROOM. ADJOINING WET AREAS INCLUDING LAUNDRY AND SEPARATE TOILET ARE ALSO TILED. CLIMB THE STAIRS TO A SPACIOUS LANDING AREA, IDEAL FOR A STUDY OR QUIET LIVING SPACE, PLUS THREE GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS, EACH WITH A WALL OF BUILT-IN ROBES AND ACCESSING A CENTRAL BATHROOM. THE STUNNING VAULTED CEILING, WITH CLERESTORY AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, BLENDS SYMPATHETICALLY WITH THE PERIOD OF THE HOME WHILE CREATING SPACE AND GRANDEUR. ACCESSED FROM A LANEWAY, THE SPACIOUS GARAGE WITH REMOTE ROLLER DOOR HAS LARGE STORAGE AREAS AND THE UPSTAIRS UNIT. THERE'S ALSO SIDE ACCESS TO A DRIVEWAY OFFERING AMPLE OFF-STREET PARKING. THE LOW MATINENANCE YARD INCLUDES A NEAT OUTDOOR COURTYARD AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FRONT GARDEN SET BEHIND A PICKET FENCE. WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER INCLUDING A GREAT LOCATION, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES. LAND: 496.93 SQ M APPROX