479 Ryrie Street, East Geelong, Vic 3219

This majestic two-storey Federation home of opulent charm in this exclusive precinct is adjacent to acres of parklands, and a short stroll to the Botanic gardens and golf course. Within walking distance of the CBD and with the Bellarine vineyards and olive groves just a short drive away, the location and style of this home is surely without peer.

Behind its high picket fence stands this deep red brick and cream masonry finished residence, set amidst an evergreen garden framed by its paved brick pathways and driveway. Alighting the portico and entering the home through the leadlight doorway, the authenticity of this restoration shines through. Off the hallway are four magnificent bedrooms; some with open fires under carved wooden mantles on the most sumptuous warm carpets, further along the passage is a similarly adorned sitting room looking down the verandah.

The stairway opposite leads to the first floor bedroom with its own ensuite looking out over the parklands, the light filtering through the large elm and gum trees opposite. Back down stairs and further along the passage is the superb galley kitchen finished glowing timber as is the sloping ceiling. Opposite is the open plan living area with its formal dining on slate flagstones, warmed by the morning sunlight overlooking the rear garden framed in climbing roses with another paved driveway arriving at a low box hedge. Around the corner is a private courtyard, perfect for those summer BBQs and a beautifully designed garden shed for the handyman completes the picture.

A quality restoration that stands as a testament to the history of Geelong with the added benefits of modern complements such as air conditioning and gas log fires make it...
A home of significant grandeur.