30 Foster Street, South Geelong, Vic 3220

The living is easy in this city-fringe, double-brick Victorian-era cottage reimagined for today’s modern lifestyle. It brims with attributes, such as late 19th century architectural cues, a renovation to optimise relaxed living and entertaining and, most of all, convenience. It’s within easy reach of the best Geelong has to offer – the city, waterfront precinct and Eastern Beach, Kardinia Park football ground, parkland and swimming pools, Barwon River walks and cycling tracks, South Geelong railway station and primary school. Private schools and the Surfcoast Highway are just moments away.

The cottage faces the street in full Victorian livery – bullnose full-width verandah, panelled leadlight front door, decorative brickwork, big red chimney and picket fence. Inside, two bedrooms, both with BIRs and one with a grate fireplace and timber mantle, sit opposite each other at the front of the house. The central-flowing hall leads to a cosy living area featuring built-in book cases and a second grate fireplace. The master bedroom is opposite with BIRs, a tiled ensuite and walk-in shower.

An extension features open-plan living with a spacious L-shaped terracotta-tiled kitchen/dining/living zone with walk-in pantry, adjoining laundry and large central bathroom. Folding glass doors open onto a wrap-around timber deck in the dappled shade of a mature Jacaranda. A large expanse of paving stones, low-maintenance garden and a timber garage (with Yarra Street access) and storage area bookend the 278sqm site. The house also features central heating and split-system air conditioning.