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55 Country Gardens Drive
Lara VIC 3212

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 254m2
Land area: 882m2
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Property Details for 55 Country Gardens Dr, Lara

55 Country Gardens Dr, Lara is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2003. The property has a land size of 882m2 and floor size of 254m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
2003
Floor Size
254m2
Land Size
882m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
77/PS443442

Last Listing description (March 2023)

Ray White Real Estate are proud to present this stylish and welcoming family home in the highly-sought location of Lara. With a recent cosmetic renovation, this home is move-in ready!

Set in a family-friendly location on an enormous 882m2 (approx) allotment and with over 270m2 of internal living space, 3 separate living areas, plus established landscaped gardens, decked alfresco area and pool, this property allows plenty of space for your family to breathe and grow.

As you enter this home you are welcomed by high ceilings, warm timber tones and feature cornices and archways. Here you will find the spacious master suite featuring a timeless bay window and accompanied by a large his and hers walk-in robe and ensuite. Adjacent to the master suite is a home office or 4th bedroom, perfect for a days work or study.

Further down the entryway you are greeted by an oversized formal lounge area offering a separate zone for parents to relax or entertain friends and family. This room could be the ideal theatre or parents' retreat, the choice is yours!

A well-appointed kitchen in the centre of the home offers a convenient layout and plenty of storage, with beautiful timber cabinetry, a large walk-in pantry and overlooks the dining and living room spaces. You will feel at ease and at home here.

Behind the kitchen is more storage, with a walk-in linen cupboard, family-sized laundry and additional broom storage unit.

Extending from the dining and living areas, sliding doors lead you to the large decked alfresco area, 13m in length and complete with cafe blinds and louvred aluminium shutters, quintessential for outdoor dining and entertaining year round with room for all of your friends and family to gather.

A sparkling solar-heated, salt-chlorinated in-ground swimming pool, kids play area with built-in sandpit, garden shed and manicured gardens complete the outdoor area.

At the back of the home you will find 2 more large bedrooms with custom built-in wardrobes, a family bathroom with bath and separate toilet and another walk-in linen cupboard. The most outstanding feature of this zone is the enormous 3rd living area or rumpus room which is quickly becoming a necessity to buyers thinking well into their future or just craving extra space in their busy lives. This room has multiple uses; kids playroom, teenager's retreat, games room, the possibilities are endless!

Recent updates include:
- Freshly painted inside and outside the home
- New carpets laid throughout
- New blinds throughout
- New lighting
- New ceiling fans
- Deck freshly stained

Extra features include:
- 5kW PV solar power system
- Ducted refrigerated heating and cooling to all bedrooms
- Reverse cycle split system cooling to main living area
- Ducted reverse cycle split system zoned day/night to all bedrooms
- Ducted heating throughout whole house
- Ducted vacuum system

Ideally located:
- 2 mins drive to Lara Lake Primary School
- 5 mins drive to Lara Village Shopping Centre
- 6 mins drive to Lara Primary School
- 6 mins drive to Lara Train Station
- 15 mins drive to City of Geelong
- 40 minutes to Melbourne CBD
- short walk to oval offering outdoor exercise equipment and a place for your pets to play

This may just be your forever home!

Property History for 55 Country Gardens Dr, Lara, VIC 3212

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$810,000
19 Dec 2022
  • 19 Dec 2022
    Sold for $810,000
  • 01 Dec 2022
    Listed for Sale $860,000 - $920,000
  • 25 Sep 2022
    Sold for $1,200,000
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About Lara 3212

The size of Lara is approximately 89.5 square kilometres. It has 45 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of Lara in 2011 was 13,845 people. By 2016 the population was 16,375 showing a population growth of 18.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lara is 40-49 years. Households in Lara are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Lara work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 76.8% of the homes in Lara were owner-occupied compared with 75.1% in 2016.

Lara has 10,766 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lara have seen a 29.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 25.52% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Lara is $709,289 while the median value for Units is $448,451.
  • Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $430.
There are currently 110 properties listed for sale, and 20 properties listed for rent in Lara on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 461 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Lara.

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