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325 Shannon Ave, Newtown has undergone a major renovation since it last sold.
The serial renovators behind this Newown home have transformed at least a dozen period projects but they believe 325 Shannon Ave might just be their best work yet.
The proof is in the pudding at the double-storey brick house where pops of Art Deco detail have proved the ideal canvas for the couple’s considerable design talents.
The couple’s richly layered new interior has erased almost all traces of a modern 1990s extension, save for the exposed brick walls in the open-plan rear living zone that’s the centrepiece of daily family life.
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Art Deco details are dotted throughout the kitchen and dining area.
The concrete slab floor has been replaced with timber flooring more in keeping with the original character and French doors added to frame views of the established garden.
The vendor said it would be difficult to leave the “magnificent” property on the doorstep of St Joseph’s College, where they had invested in the best quality finishes, including a luxury lift cleverly disguised behind panels and a top of the range ducted heating and cooling system.
“We have done many renovations and we keep telling people that’s our last one but we have probably got another one in us,” he said. “It’s a beautiful home … everything is schmicko, it has the best rangehood, the best oven, we never cut back on anything quality wise.”
An open fireplace is the focal point of the classy formal loungeroom.
The open-plan living room at the rear has a great outdoor connection.
The vendors love relaxing in the private backyard.
He said the couple had virtually rebuilt the three-bedroom home from the ground up, restumping, repainting, replacing carpets and renovating both bathrooms and the kitchen.
The latter is the heart of the open-plan dining and family room that extends outside to a garden terrace and leafy courtyard.
A marble-topped island bench and deluxe Richmond cooker bring a touch of luxe to the kitchen, while the former dining room has been converted into an oversized walk-in pantry.
An antique light sourced from a restorer in nearby Pakington St hangs over the dining table, with another chandelier creating a statement piece in the entrance hall.
The kitchen has marble benchtops and shaker style cabinetry.
The bathroom style is on point.
The rich character continues in the formal loungeroom at the front of the house, which sits opposite a ground floor bedroom with easy access to a central bathroom.
The vendor said patterned carpet was chosen as a special feature for the lounge, with decorative plasterwork, an open fireplace and Art Deco lights further nods to the home’s history.
“The front loungeroom is magnificent. There’s a beautiful working fireplace that just radiates so much heat and there’s so much sun in winter,” he said.
Two avocado trees are among the established plants in the garden.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a views of Corio Bay, its own fireplace, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with two-way access, while the third bedroom is large enough for a desk or sofa.
Outside at the 677sq m property you’ll find an established garden, including two abundant avocado trees, and a rear double garage with a workshop space accessed from Leslie St.
The vendor said it would be an ideal location for families with school-aged children attending one of the surrounding colleges.
Hodges, Geelong West agent Marcus Falconer has listed 325 Shannon Ave, Newtown for $1.95m.