Leopold 3 Simons Road

As one of the original homes established on the highest point in the township, this home has been impeccably refurbished and influenced by the famous French region. The superb rose garden leads to the front verandah, shaded from the afternoon sun and framed by fretwork typical of yesteryear. Bay windows stand sentinel to the glazed front door that conceals the honey glow of the original Baltic pine flooring throughout.

The over arched hallway leads to the front two bedrooms, the master having built in robes and a quaint ensuite in keeping with the overall design; there is a third bedroom also with large built in robes further along. The bathroom is completed in a complementary style with an eclectic mix of tile and timber cupboards. At the end of the hall is the lounge on plush inlaid carpet overlooking an evergreen courtyard adjoining the formal dining room with its original gas fireplace, dado walls & art deco ceiling. The kitchen is finished in a superb colonial style and French windows frame all aspects of the garden. The cooling air conditioning is perfect for those balmy summer nights.

Upstairs to the dado paneled guest's retreat with a balcony, from where they may choose to dine and take in the sparking lights of Geelong in the near distance. Down below are the European-style laundry and guest services. You descend the steps to the magnificent alfresco dining area draped in vines, that overlooks the lush green lawns of the broad and gently sloping garden; a towering palm filters the sun in the late afternoon. Concealed behind the extensive workshop to the rear of the double garage is a raised garden patio, perfect for quiet repose and where the children can play safely to their hearts content in a replica two-storey cubby house.

There is more to a home than just bedrooms and bathrooms, this is a residence of superb quality and character, close to all amenities that the township has to offer. It's where style and form takes precedence.