5 Laira Street, Geelong West, Vic 3218

Picture perfect, this pretty period cottage will easily charm its way into your heart. Coupled with an exceptional position, this property is sure to please.
Beyond the timber fretwork of the front verandah, original features retained for their inherent charm remain to grace the interior. High ceilings rise above polished pine floorboards and leadlight windows adorn the front bedrooms.
Richly dressed in dark timber, the handsome modern kitchen is appointed with a dishwasher, Bosch gas stove and a wealth of cabinetry. It leads through to an open lounge and dining area where a wood heater and reverse cycle split system maintain constant comfort.
All three bedrooms are generously proportioned. The main and third bedroom contains built-in robes. Completely renovated, the fresh white tiles of the bathroom add contemporary flair. All heating, cooling, hot water and cooking appliances are only one to two years old. Rewired twelve months ago, plus with the exterior repainted and re-roofed a few years ago too, you can relax and reap the rewards.
Outdoors, with access via a glass sliding door, an undercover paved barbeque area adjoins the lounge/dining zone. Fully landscaped, the backyard features raised veggie beds and herbs ready for your consumption. The oversized single garage clad in colorbond is equipped with a roller door, pedestrian door, a large amount of shelving, concrete floor and power.
Enclosed by a tall timber fence plus picket gates in the driveway, the backyard is perfect for pets and children to play safely. In the front yard, roses bordered by box hedges convey a sense of order for a more formal feel.
Just 1.5 kilometres or a 20 minute stroll from the train station makes this an excellent choice for commuters. Particularly appealing also to shoppers and cafe patrons, only a little further brings walkers to Westfield and the waterfront. Nearby Sparrow Park is perfect for dogs and children to play too.
It is almost precisely halfway between renowned Pakington Street and Shannon Avenue at about 500 metres in either direction. The only difficulty will be deciding where to taste the local delights and pursue more practical shopping options each day. This is one property that just cannot be missed.