Huge Highton home is a renovation sensation

WATERSEDGE by name, waters edge by nature.

Well, almost.

Access to the mighty Barwon River is a mere 200m from this incredible Queens Park home with river and valley views.

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The sprawling house at 9 Watersedge Tce has had quite the journey in 2021, selling earlier this year as a half-finished project without a kitchen.

Savvy buyers, one a builder, jumped at the chance to renovate, rejuvenate and extend the striking home that has curved and picture windows framing treetop views.

“The aim was to treat it purely as a project,” the vendor said.

“We wanted to totally transform the property into a new feel and look.”

Part of the makeover was to switch the home’s exterior from white to black, with Black Magic the chosen hue.

Black is tactfully woven through the interior, too, via cabinetry, tiling in the wet areas, fittings and fixtures to create a moody undertone along with plenty of timber trimmings and natural light.

Other new inclusions – a huge butler’s pantry, a sunken lounge set away from the main hub, and an ensuite to fourth bedroom creating an option to use as the main bedroom, guest wing or a great spot for the teens.

Even the sauna copped the treatment, with a new heater ready to go.

“The sunken lounge addition is the room of the house with picture windows, you can settle in with a red wine and a book and watch the world go by,” the vendor said.

As well as the views, he said the feelings of seclusion and privacy once up the driveway were pretty special.

In a boon for those working from home, the study area, complete with long built-in desk, separate external access and its own bathroom, even has room for a few extra colleagues, if required.

Oh, and in case you were wondering about the kitchen situation, the new one is a cracker.

It has a curved island bench with stone tops, loads of storage, and European appliances, including a built-in fridge and freezer, and river views.

Plus, there’s an epic breakfast bar with a servery that links to the backyard.

Speaking of outside, the connection is seamless from multiple access points.

Plonk yourself down on the north or west-facing deck and admire the landscaped gardens and views beyond.

The first floor is home to three bedrooms, including a second main suite with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with a walk-in shower, double vanities and floor-to-ceiling tiles.

Hodges, Geelong West agent Marcus Falconer has the listing, with price hopes of $2.2 million and $2.4 million, and said the property was perfect for families seeking extra space and privacy.

“It’s a versatile home, with multiple living zones and space to entertain a big family, and has been magnificently finished off” he said.

Extras include central heating and cooling, a water tank and irrigation system.

The property is close to Buckley Falls and top schools across the river in Newtown.

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