43 Waratah St, Geelong West is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 377m2 and floor size of 162m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Geelong West in the last 12 months.
An upper-storey retreat with a north-facing balcony and views stretching across Geelong is a star attraction of this stunning renovated character home within easy reach of the best of Geelong West. The miner's cottage, transported from Ballarat in the 1890s, has been thoughtfully and meticulously transformed for 21st century living on a sought-after wide street.
It's an easy stroll to Pako cafes and shops, the Pakington Strand supermarket, Ashby Primary School and popular Sparrow Park.
The home's front section, with three bedrooms, pays homage to its origins, highlighted by original floorboards, leadlight, high ceilings and feature fireplaces.
The designer kitchen boasts a one-of-a-kind workman's bench, stone countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, glass splashback, tapware from London, banks of soft-close drawers and a walk-in butler's pantry with barn door, benches and sink. It conveniently looks across the living area, with space for full-size dining and lounge suites.
Polished concrete flooring, exposed steel framework and ducted heating/cooling and copper piping add an industrial aesthetic to the living zone's design. Take a circular staircase to the light-filled upstairs retreat featuring a living area, long custom-made desk and bespoke bookshelves, a perfect work-from-home space.
But don't be surprised if you're distracted by the outlook from the long picture windows and sunny balcony offering views to the You Yangs and a dream area to relax with a coffee or book.
A three-car garage, accessed from a rear lane, features dual roller doors and a barn door to the yard and provides room for vehicles, a workshop and even scope for a man-cave or rumpus room. The bedroom zone is positioned away from the living hub, with the two front bedrooms enjoying a northern aspect. The master bedroom suite, with a raked ceiling and exposed beams, includes a walk-in robe and quality ensuite with walk-in shower, while the central bathroom has a soaker tub with shower, timber vanity and a wide mirror for family needs.
The roof of the home's second storey has also been designed to accommodate a third level (STCA), should you wish to take in more views, including the bay. Other highlights include an upstairs split-system unit plus a trap door to help move furniture, spacious laundry with bench and storage, north-facing front veranda and easy-care gardens. The property is also convenient to the waterfront, CBD, private schools, Geelong train station and the Ring Road.
The size of Geelong West is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 2.4% of total area. The population of Geelong West in 2011 was 6,682 people. By 2016 the population was 6,976 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Geelong West is 20-29 years. Households in Geelong West are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Geelong West work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 58.5% of the homes in Geelong West were owner-occupied compared with 57.4% in 2016.
Geelong West has 4,730 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Geelong West have seen a 32.71% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.67% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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