East Geelong: California bungalow in Golden Triangle hits sweet spot for commuters
For 13 years, vendors and recent empty nesters Wes and Anita Truscott have called this spacious, converted Californian bungalow in East Geelong home.
'Myers St is beautiful,' Wes Truscott says. 'The many beautiful homes on wide, tree-lined streets – both Myers and those surrounding it – make it a real oasis to come home to.'
And it was this, the green, quiet area and the property's central and convenient position in East Geelong's 'golden triangle' that initially attracted the couple to the home.
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'The location is second to none,' Mr Truscott says. 'It's within easy walking distance to everything you need, including the botanic gardens, Eastern Beach, and Geelong city.
'Throughout the years, we walked to the city for work. And when the kids were young, they walked to school, a few blocks away.'
Its proximity to East Geelong village, schools, hospitals, and two train stations – South Geelong and Geelong – makes it the 'ultimate commutable location to Melbourne,' says lead agent Marcus Falconer, from Jellis Craig Geelong.
The home, at 310 Myers St, East Geelong, also offers benefits and flexibility for hybrid workers.
'The floor plan is incredibly versatile,' Mr Falconer says.
'You can have up to five bedrooms or alternatively up to four living zones, so for those who want that perfect work from home and commute balance, the beauty is they have everything they need to make this happen.'
Many classic period features of the timber Californian, such as stained glass windows and in-built fireplaces, have been retained, while renovations by the previous owners and recent updates by the vendors have generated additional space and updated the home with modern conveniences.
'When we bought the home in 2012, it had been renovated to include a rear atrium and expansion of the back living room and kitchen,' Mr Truscott says. 'Recently, we have upgraded the bathrooms, kitchen, flooring and painted inside. It's now pretty much a fully renovated, brand-new home.'
This seamless blend of traditional and modern features, including floor-to-ceiling windows, a floating staircase and high-quality appliances, is one of the vendor's favourite features of the home, along with the lifestyle they have helped shape.
'During winter, sitting in front of the fireplace with a glass of red is divine, and we have loved sitting in the secluded garden and often ate and entertained outdoors,' he says.
'In the warmer months, opening up the house brings in the garden and gentle summer breezes. We will really miss living there as it offers an incredible lifestyle.'
Mr Falconer will auction 310 Myers St, East Geelong, at noon on May 24 with a $1.5m price guide.
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