170 Autumn Street, Geelong West, Vic 3218

A new era awaits this Californian bungalow on a sizeable allotment at the heart of vibrant Geelong West. Set on a deep 628sqm (approx.) with sought-after north-facing yard, the neat circa 1920s weatherboard home is a character gem with wide appeal for first-home buyers, renovators and investors. The basics are there for comfortable living while you make plans for the future, with four original front rooms plus an addition offering scope to further update, rebuild or extend (STCA).

The existing layout features a main living room, country-style kitchen, adjoining meals area and your choice of four bedrooms, or three with a second lounge/study. The kitchen includes a Westinghouse wall oven and electric cooktop, and plenty of storage with pantry. The living zone steps out to an undercover alfresco deck overlooking the sunny yard and expansive lawn. Character highlights include two original fireplaces with timber mantlepieces and tiled hearths, timber floors, high ceilings, dark timber trims and hall fretwork.

A double garage at the rear of the property provides space to park/store vehicles or as a workshop for a tradie, with two further off-street parking spaces in the long drive. Other highlights include large bathroom, Euro laundry, ducted heating and a split-system unit in the main living area.

The home is well-positioned between the shopping and dining strips on Pakington St and Shannon Ave, and walking distance to Sparrow and West parks and local supermarkets. It is zoned to well-regarded Newtown Primary School and within easy reach of the private school precinct. A nearby bus takes you to the city and Geelong train station, with The Gordon TAFE, the waterfront and Ring Road also convenient.