24A Stephen Street

Five years in the making, this brand new home in a prestige pocket of Newtown has been crafted from dreams, architectural flair and a deep respect for heritage. The owner, who lived next door as a child, held a dream to one day build a home from the adjoining 1891 coach house. He has painstakingly created a very private home which is a perfect blend of high-end contemporary living and original historic elements. It won a City of Greater Geelong Heritage Award this year for new work in a heritage overlay. Drive in to the coach house which features exposed steel-braced timber trusses, gleaming polished concrete floor, original brick walls and an end-wall of glass that overlooks an upper-terrace plunge pool. The garage offers two secure connections to the home. Or, from the street, step up a series of limestone crazy-paved floating steps to the front door and a glass-lined corridor that reaches into the kitchen/dining/living zone. All around are large double-glazed pictures windows looking onto the soothing pool. This level has American oak flooring, built-in timber features and a gas log fire. Two floors of windows reach up into a huge light well, which offers an enticing glimpse into the upper level. The kitchen contains a large natural-stone island with breakfast bar and double inset bowl. All tapware is elegant high-end brass. Work areas have stone benches and splashback and feature a Siemens induction cooktop, dishwasher and double wall oven. A three-door fridge is set into the cabinetry. A large sliding door opens to a private sitting area and spectacular vertical garden of ferns, grasses and herbs. The luxurious touches extend even to a nearby powder room and laundry. The spacious master suite contains a walk-in robe with clever pull-down racks and a fully-tiled ensuite with walk-in shower with double shower heads and elegant brass fittings, stone vanity and toilet. Slide back a big glass door to a private side garden. Upstairs opens to a cosy carpeted living space and home office with tall ceilings that follow the line of the gables. Two bedrooms, both with five doors of BIRs, are set either end and are serviced by a spectacular tiled family bathroom with large free-standing Victoria & Albert bath, walk-in shower, stone-topped vanity and toilet. Timbers, stone, light and abundant outlooks offer private spaces and cocoon you in their warmth. This smart-technology house has 6.6kw solar panels, hydronic under-floor heating, security system and reverse-cycle air conditioning. The home is a short stroll to Pakington Street with Geelong's prestige schools nearby. It has easy access to the CBD, waterfront and the Ring Road. DISCLAIMER: Please note that all information provided by Jellis Craig is in good faith and derived from sources believed to be accurate and current at the date of publication. Jellis Craig acts as a conduit for this information and advises prospective purchasers to conduct their own inquiries. Jellis Craig will not be liable for any loss resulting from actions or decisions made in reliance on the provided information.