Renovated Drumcondra bungalow gives better of bayside way of life

Catching a glimpse of Corio Bay each time you flip into the western finish of Wattletree Rd is without doubt one of the small pleasures of residing on this tree-lined Drumcondra road. The view’s a relentless reminder of why most individuals transfer right here – to be near the water and the neighbourhood’s scenic strolling trails.

“Seeing the water at the end of the road is just beautiful,” vendor Sue says.

It was this way of life promise, plus nice transport choices, that drew her household to this restored Californian bungalow 4 years in the past.

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All the exhausting work had been executed renovating and increasing the unique residence at 2 Wattletree Rd, Drumcondra, to create a family-friendly, four-bedroom format that blends interval character with modern consolation.

“It’s historic old-world charm combined with modern amenities, really big bathrooms, a spacious north-facing kitchen and living area, and the pool, of course,” she says.

“Having off-street parking is great.”

The heritage facade earns high marks for road presence but it surely’s inside the place the home actually comes into its personal. Original element has been retained within the entrance three bedrooms and formal lounge, which shows timber flooring and element, leadlight home windows, ceiling roses and film rails.

The predominant occasion is a light-filled rear extension, the place outside leisure alternatives open up on a lined deck overlooking a solar-heated swimming pool. Bi-fold glass doorways off the eating and residing space permit friends emigrate simply exterior from the large island bench on the centre of the open-plan kitchen. As effectively as a 900mm Smeg oven and stone benchtops, the kitchen incorporates a big pantry and wine storage, but extra proof of the thought-about design all through.

Sue says different highlights of the house embrace “the biggest bathroom you’ve ever seen in your life” – an ensuite with a formidable freestanding bathtub (the children have their very own within the household rest room so there’s no have to share).

Then there’s the designated storage room that sits alongside a versatile, attic-style fourth bed room/residence workplace on the primary ground.

The love affair with storage continues downstairs, the place the primary bed room has each a built-in wardrobe and a walk-in wardrobe.

Sue says the placement is tough to beat, with Melbourne solely an hour away by practice or automotive and the Geelong CBD “a lovely walk” away.

“You can walk along the waterfront,” she says. “You can also walk in the other direction all the way up to Rippleside and Balmoral Quay.”

Maxwell Collins, Geelong agent Laura Vander Noord is dealing with the sale of two Wattletree Rd, Drumcondra. Price hopes are $1.7m to $1.8m.