** Inspection strictly by Private Appointment ** Homes of this stature rarely come onto the market and ‘Manon’ is definitely a once in a life time opportunity not to be missed. Set amongst an...
** Inspection strictly by Private Appointment **
Homes of this stature rarely come onto the market and ‘Manon’ is definitely a once in a life time opportunity not to be missed.
Set amongst an oasis of lush greenery and secret gardens, this is a must-see home of allure and is steeped with history. Taking pride of place in front of a big traditional backyard, the home reveals itself through the garden greenery, with tall trees and the colours of the established seasonal gardens.
This iconic local landmark, “Manon” was built in 1905 on a 2456m2 block and renovated around 1925 with a French Art Deco style by Arthur Collins and his French wife Emilie.
Manon boasts a welcoming front porch, with high internal ceilings, spectacular leadlight windows, original floorboards and fireplaces with very generous sized rooms. Three separate living areas provide plenty of space for the whole family. Boasting a rarely found five spacious bedrooms with the master bedroom with its own walk in dressing room and an Attic bedroom. The home has two bathrooms, with the main bathroom centrally located beside the master. The newly renovated kitchen and conservatory is filled with light. Stone bench tops, an Island bench, a 5 burner gas top and 900 Smeg oven and pantry. The renovated Maids Scullery offers additional sink, bench and pantry space. A separate Dining room is perfect for large family gatherings and dinner parties and has a lovely view of an additional verandah and the garden through a large bay window.
The house also features a large Laundry/Mud Room, Cellar, and a Telephone Room. Leading from the kitchen, a Maids Quarter comprises of a small sitting room with fire place, a renovated bathroom, original kitchen and spacious bedroom overlooking the back garden. The Maids Quarters also has independent entry. Paved areas to the rear and side of the property and a large sunroom at the front of the house, allow for further opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
The home has a 2-3 Car Garage accessed from Mont Street. The original Stables sit within the Orchid and vegetable garden, and provide a shed space and generous garden storage, and a loft above with a original pot belly stove. This space offers potential for a home office, studio or teenage space. A 10M swimming pool was converted in the drought to reticulate the gardens but is ready to be restored to its former glory. A pool change room contains a shower and two toilets, one internal, one external.
This beautiful home is set between the vibrant Pakington Street and Shannon Avenue and is situated close to Geelong’s private school precinct and within easy walking distance to the Barwon River, Queens Park and GMHBA Stadium, and has easy access to the Geelong ring road providing all that you need at your doorstep for an enriched family life.
A rare piece of history and one not to be missed. Inspection is by private appointment only.
