171 Skene Street

Newtown VIC 3220

Elegantly updated to preserve its stunning period detail, infusing stylish modern elements and seamlessly extending to a light filled open plan layout, this beautiful home is designed and positioned for outstanding family living. Set on a huge 953m2 (approx.) allotment, in the heart of Newtown's coveted private school precinct, a short stroll from the local supermarket and Newtown Primary, within walking distance of Pakington Street's River End and Geelong West strips, moments from the CBD, Geelong Station, and only 5 minutes (approx.) from the Ring Road, you have everything at your fingertips at this premium lifestyle address.

The Edwardian facade features a grand wrap-around verandah with ornate timber fretwork creating an impressive introduction on arrival. Inside, a long central hallway, high ceilings, polished timber floors, original fireplaces, picture rails, and ceiling roses, showcase the stately original character. The spacious master suite includes a beautiful bay window with seating, built-in robes and tastefully updated ensuite with frameless shower, bespoke spotted gum vanity and chic copper tapware. Two further bedrooms are of generous proportions with a large fourth bedroom offering a versatile space that could also be utilised as a formal living.

The rear of the home transitions to an open plan living area, skylights beam in natural light throughout the space, and a brick mantel with slow combustion wood heater creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Designed for the entertainer, the high-end kitchen features a long island bench, stone benchtops, beautiful Falcon 1,100mm freestanding oven and cooktop, Falcon rangehood, Bosch dishwasher, double sink plus additional sink in island, and a bifold servery window for effortless entertaining indoors and out.