72 Prospect RoadNEWTOWN

This unique Georgian property the only remaining home from Geelong’s first exclusive subdivision. Built in 1854 Cream and Pride is named after the subdivision and retains many of its original features, including windows, iron lace and slate roofing, all brought across from England.  As promoted at the time in the Geelong Advertiser, it was the picture-perfect place to live with sweeping views from atop the hill in Newtown, and it still stands as one of Geelong’s most sought-after areas and on the doorstep of the popular Pakington Street.    This three-bedroom home also shares Victorian features including cornices, ceiling roses and four-panel doors. The original front four rooms, with polished Baltic pine floors, are now used as two of the bedrooms with robes and an open plan living and formal dining area. Freshly painted throughout has breathed new light in this stunning period home.   The kitchen is centrally located with gas cooking, dishwasher, and timber cabinetry with the feature of the original cooktop to add to the charm. Large family bathroom to the rear with shower and separate bath, the third bedroom/study is a great size for working from home, full-size laundry with the original exposed brick as a feature.  Adjacent meals area overlooking the paved outdoor entertaining space and private courtyard all low maintenance. Other features include split-system unit, secure off-street parking, ornamental fireplace in the front lounge and stunning leadlight windows.  Within close proximity to Geelong College, Sacred Heart College, St Joseph’s College and zoned for our top primary schools, close to shopping and dining on Pakington Street and Shannon Ave and a convenient drive to the CBD, waterfront, Geelong train station and the Ring Road.