Kerryn McKay is selling her funky inner city property tucked away behind Malop St. Picture: Glenn Ferguson
Secret inner city properties hidden in Geelong’s commercial heart offer rare residential gems that are finding favour with buyers.
A renovated Victorian-era terrace surrounded by offices and two funky townhouses behind Big W are among recent listings waiting to be discovered in the CBD.
They’re attracting interest from buyers who want shops, restaurants and the waterfront on their doorstep but don’t want to live in an apartment.
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Kerryn McKay is selling her New York-style, two-bedroom townhouse at 10 Hays Place with price hopes of $595,000 to $650,000.
The quirky limestone home, which includes part of an old pub, comes with two bathrooms, a parking space and a north-facing balcony.
10 Hays Place, Geelong.
The townhouse has limestone brickwork.
Ms McKay can see the bay from her balcony.
Ms McKay said mileage on her car had dropped significantly since moving in nine years ago.
“I have really loved living in the city,” she said.
“I’m a member of the Geelong Yacht Club, I sail there, and I just wander down there.
“If I want to go for a drink at a wine bar or get a coffee with a friend I can just walk.”
McGrath, Geelong selling agent Wayne Baker said the townhouse was a “hidden secret”.
“It reminds me of those quirky little terraces that you find in Europe and the way it utilises the space and every nook and cranny is great,” Mr Baker said.
3/7 Hayes Place, Geelong is listed for $680,000 to $710,000.
The interior has been renovated.
Hodges, Geelong West agent Jeff Begg is selling another townhouse just a few doors down at 3/7 Hays Place, Geelong.
The three-storey, three-bedroom residence, listed for $680,000 to $710,000, has been renovated and has a private outdoor entertainment area.
“I think it’s an alternative to apartments for someone that wants to be in the city but doesn’t want to live on level 35,” Mr Begg.
The living room opens onto a balcony.
“The demand for city homes that are not apartments is very strong.”
A renovated Victorian-era terrace for sale at 115 Yarra Street, Geelong is another rare find in a chiefly commercial strip.
115 Yarra Street, Geelong is surrounded by commercial premises.
Vendors Gerry and Maria O’Brien bought the former office building 19 years ago and rebuilt it from the ground up to create an elegant three-bedroom home with two living areas, an outdoor entertainment area and a double garage.
McGrath, Geelong agent Jim Cross has set a price guide of $1.2m-$1.3m.
The kitchen/dining area has courtyard access.
Natural light floods the living room and main bedroom upstairs.
Mr O’Brien said the couple counted itself lucky to live in the heart of Geelong when it headed out every morning for a walk around the Eastern Gardens and waterfront.
And with the surrounding buildings housing offices, there’s no neighbours to worry about at night.
“We have got double glazing so it’s nice and quiet and, of course, there’s no neighbours after 5.30pm,” he said.
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