16 Guthrie Avenue, North Geelong, Vic 3215

Location is the main word here, being within walking distance to the Pakington Street Cafe precinct, the Geelong waterfront, train station, bus route and with schools and the Geelong Ring Road at your doorstep, don't look anywhere else until you have inspected this magnificent residence, as the features and value for money offered here is nothing short of extraordinary! Completely renovated inside and out, "Cassievale" (circa 1926) has been designed by renowned local architectural firm 52nd Street, with the thought and ultimate execution of the vision set out displaying a functional perfection. While still retaining it's Californian Bungalow facade, the home has been stunningly transformed to be virtually brand new in every sense to include a wonderful formal entry with blue floor feature lighting that leads to the study with built-in desk, shelving and direct access to the remote garage, master bedroom with a large walk-in robe and an ensuite incorporating a double vanity, double size shower, heated towel rail with timer and big spa bath. Continuing the tour, there is an additional bedroom, a family sized bathroom with separate shower, bath and vanity where after you move through to the massive downstairs living area that really has to be seen to be believed! With north-facing floor to ceiling glass bi-fold doors that open to a huge merbau decking with a water feature allowing plenty of natural light to flood in, there is a meals dining area with solid bamboo flooring that is overlooked by the fully featured kitchen that includes a double wall oven, gas hot plates, canopy range hood, double draw dishwasher, pull out pantry, a tap for a water dispensing fridge and a generous breakfast bar, family room with built-in wet bar, entertainment cabinet with CD & DVD storage and wiring for surround sound, separate laundry with built-in benches and cupboards that is serviced by it's own courtyard with clothes line plus a separate powder room. Upstairs is accessed by free standing hardwood stairs with a stainless steel balustrade that leads to a huge rumpus room, also with surround sound wiring that opens to another north facing decking, two additional bedrooms, bathroom with separate shower, bath and toilet as well as extensive storage. With the residence being re-wired, re-stumped and re-plumbed, other features throughout the home include polished white concrete with river stone floors in the kitchen, bar, ensuite and laundry, zoned ducted heating, evaporative cooling, six (yes six!) split system air-conditioners, data and TV cabling throughout, fans in all bedrooms, a video intercom system throughout, two water tanks allowing 4200lt of storage, powered garden shed, a huge amount of mezzanine storage in the garage, two outdoor water features and an instant gas hot water system. As you can see the thought and detail that has gone into this home is amazing, with the property being desirably located within walking distance to train station, schools, the water front precinct and Geelong West's best cafes, this residence deserves your inspection immediately!