Renovation honours heritage on Geelong’s prized Western Beach

Views over Corio Bay take centre stage at an elegant Victorian-era residence that been transformed from the ground up with no expense spared.

Enduring heritage charm meets timeless modern luxury at this waterfront showpiece on Geelong’s prized Western Beach strip.

Views of yachts bobbing on Corio Bay rightly take centre stage at the elegant Victorian-era residence, which has been sympathetically restored and renovated to create a quality family home befitting the premium location.

Behind the heritage facade that’s long captivated passers-by with its brickwork, classic wraparound and delicate latticeworks, the vendors have remodelled 36 Western Beach Rd, Geelong, from the ground up.

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The elegant Victorian-era house sits on bluestone foundations.

Views of Corio Bay are visible from anywhere in the open-plan living room.

A triple rear garage, swimming pool and covered outdoor entertainment area complete the transformation of the 677sq m property.

McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross said the vendors wanted to honour the home’s period character throughout the renovation process.

“There’s obviously a lot of time and effort that’s gone into building that particular property so they wanted to retain a lot of those original features which they have done really, really well,” Mr Cross said.

“The quality of the renovation and extension is exceptional and what they have done inside is make it more current in regards to living standards so a slightly more contemporary kitchen, dining and living area.

“They have not scrimped anywhere, it’s really well appointed with hardwood floors and huge amounts of cabinetry in the kitchen.”

The formal lounge has a traditional style, with a bay window overlooking the water.

Ample cupboards have been included in the kitchen design.

Summer entertaining sorted.

He said the four-bedroom house was a rarity on the waterfront not only because it was single storey but due to fact its original heritage section was designed to capture the bay views.

“In that location a lot of people do two-storey to capitalise on land value but this particular property is ideal for a young family or even a large downsizer,” he said.

The home’s wide frontage ensures water views from all three front rooms, including a bedroom, formal lounge and the open-plan living space that’s the centrepiece of the renovation.

This main family hub runs the full length of the house, capturing beautiful bay views throughout triple glazed windows to the front and the swimming pool to the rear.

The kitchen is perfectly positioned adjoining the covered outdoor entertainment area and features timber cabinetry, an oversized island bench, Neff 900mm induction cooktop, double oven and an integrated Liebbher fridge/freezer.

An open fireplace with marble mantel features in the spacious main bedroom.

The bathrooms have been sympathetically renovated.

Things take a more traditional turn in the original footprint of the home, where history is honoured through the retention of ceiling roses, decorative cornices and an ornate hallway arch.

A bay window and open fireplace reinforce the heritage feel in the elegant formal lounge.

Three of the four bedrooms also have original fireplaces, with a marble mantel adding an extra touch of luxury to the main bedroom that incorporates a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a freestanding bath.

Other features include a well-appointed family bathroom, study and full size laundry.

McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross has scheduled the auction of 36 Western Beach Rd, Geelong, for November 9 at 10am.

Price hopes are $4.79m to $4.99m.

Originally published as Renovation honours heritage on Geelong’s prized Western Beach