326 Aberdeen Street, Manifold Heights, Vic 3218

Positioned within close proximity of all amenities and set amidst tranquil gardens, is this Californian bungalow opposite parkland and just minutes from Geelong central and with easy access to the surfcoast.

Set well back behind its picket fence and central weeping mandarin pear, you alight the brick, pillared portico and step back to those grand times of yesteryear. Faithfully restored with original leadlight and fretwork within and without, the overarched vestibule has its three bedrooms all built in robes on glistening Baltic pine; all serviced by a central bathroom. An air-conditioned sitting room provides a splendid retreat.

Further along is the kitchen with a butler's pantry opposite that services the formal dining and enormous rear family room all under the high ceilings; a large but concealed laundry and toilet is off to one side. All this overlooks a large and secure rear yard abundant in fruit trees and birdlife in which children can play to their hearts content. Climbing roses feature prominently on the uprights of the eaves and jasmine along each side frames the wonderful garden.

The wide driveway runs the length of the house and is adorned with autumn tress standing sentinel amidst roses leading to the carport; a right of way at the rear provides alternate access.

A superbly enhanced original.