Refined period details blend with modern updates at Manifold Heights home

The street name might be a bit of a mouthful, but there’s nothing at all complicated about this mighty fine family home.

In one of Manifold Heights’ wide, leafy streets, Fernley dates back to about 1935 and is a fine vintage with a relaxed yet refined modern style.

The beautiful home at 6 Purrumbete Ave has moved with the times and provides a sprawling pad for the whole tribe.

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And, with a loft-style studio that has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite above the double garage, there’s even room to house a few extras.

Or, an opportunity to fire up a work from home space or short stay accommodation, depending on your lifestyle requirements.

Buxton Newtown agent Tom Butters said the owners, a family of seven, have held the keys since 2018, and have loved the space on offer at the 995sq m property.

The light-filled interior highlights preserved elements which add character and warmth.

A host of modern updates including, new carpet, refreshed wet areas and all sorts of kitchen perks await the next owners.

To the right of the wide entry, the elegant formal lounge room, with open fireplace and timber windows to take in leafy garden outlooks, would be a lovely place to sit still.

Next up, the show stopping kitchen where an overhead skylight allows natural light to flood into the space.

It has stone benchtops, sage green tiled splashbacks, a breakfast bar, large pantry and plenty of storage space.

New stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher and SMEG oven with a six burner gas stove top will enrich the home cooking and hosting experience.

Guests can perch up at the bench, gather around the dining table or put their feet up in the large living space.

“When you’re inside, you actually don’t see your neighbours, you could be anywhere, and there’s trees lining the huge backyard, it’s just a beautiful space,” Mr Butters said.

Beyond here, spend warm afternoons barefoot on the covered north-facing deck that’s in step with the rest of the home in terms of its generous space.

As for the sleeping quarters, the main bedroom is a retreat.

Here, you’ll find a full length walk-in wardrobe and freshly renovated ensuite with a freestanding bath, large shower and double vanity with beautiful textured cabinetry.

The style continues through to the main bathroom that also showcases the same cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling tiles.

There’s a side driveway with a carport and roller door as well as a double garage with rear lane access.

Other features include plantation shutters, polished timber flooring, ducted heating and cooling, plus a security system.

Mr Butters said a large block was becoming more sought after and rarer in Geelong.

“The advantage to the suburb of Manifold Heights on these bigger blocks is the covenant that they can’t be subdivided,” he said.

“You’re never going to see multi-developments there, it’s going to hold its integrity.”

The property is listed with price expectations of $2.38m to $2.5m.

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