122 High Street, Drysdale

HISTORIC 'DRYSDALE HOUSE'

Take your place in local history as the new owner of distinguished "Drysdale House" at the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Now a bed 'n' breakfast and private residence, the circa 1891 home made its mark in the Geelong region as "Herd's Home" in Newtown before its move to the Australian Museum of Housing at Deakin University and its current location in Drysdale.
Extended to embrace a modern lifestyle, the versatile property on a corner block offers a unique opportunity to snare a piece of history, establish your own tourist venture in the holiday hotspot of Drysdale or to accommodate your family.
Across the road from the popular Q Train, walking distance to nature reserves and the centre of Drysdale and an easy drive to beaches and wineries, the property is positioned to enjoy the town's many lifestyle benefits.
The Victorian home's front section remains true to its origins, featuring iron lace, leadlight, period fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses and hall arch and striking Baltic pine-lined walls and floors.
It includes two generous bedrooms, both with ensuites, a formal lounge/library and a breakfast/dining room with access to a private paved courtyard to relax in the sun.
The home branches out into a family-friendly rear extension that includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, expansive sunken family room with wood-burning heater, laundry, two second-storey bedrooms, two-way bathroom/ensuite and study.
The chef's kitchen features an island bench, 900mm-wide oven and gas cooktop, Miele dishwasher and abundant storage, including pantry and appliance cupboard.
It adjoins the dining area, with room for a full-size table for family and guest get-togethers, and a lounge/sitting area.
French doors open to a north-facing alfresco deck and terrace and private landscaped garden.
The generous upstairs bedrooms feature walk-in robes, with the bathroom boasting a soaker tub/spa, separate shower, feature tiles and separate toilet.
The private study is a perfect work-from-home space or as a child's nursery.
Other highlights include parking for two cars, plus space to store a trailer/other vehicle, powered sheds and workshop, powder room, ducted heating/cooling and split-system unit.
Drysdale is rich in facilities with three supermarkets, medical and childcare centres, proximity to Queenscliff and Geelong and Christian College, St Ignatius College, St Thomas Primary School and well-regarded Bellarine Secondary College on offer.