3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont in one door from riverside parkland.
A property that can enhance your lifestyle has an advantage over any other.
And in these times, our home, our retreat, should ideally give us space, a view and a park close by to enjoy a dash of freedom.
The renovated Californian bungalow at 3 Riverview Tce, Belmont, is such a home.
Down the end of the road is the Barwon River, where the current owner rows and walks her dog every day.
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Behind it is a park where children play and locals keep fit by racing up the hill from the river; nearby is the pristine Geelong Lawn Tennis Club; and around the corner is the Belmont shopping precinct – Kmart, Coles, an array of speciality shops and eateries, and buses heading into the city.
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
The vendor isn’t moving far – she’s downsizing just up the road, because the delights of living in this special spot she says, “made a huge difference to our lives.”
She recalls the “heart-wrenching” decision to move into Geelong from Barwon Heads to be closer to her son’s school and sporting activities and her work.
But their new life in Belmont ended up surprising her.
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
“It’s a fantastic location, when you have little kids you use the park, and for older kids who want a bit of independence, they can get everywhere, either by riding their bike, walking or catching the bus.
“We now do a reverse commute to Barwon Heads if we want to go to the beach, but really here I have a greater sense of space and openness and big sky here than I did before.”
The four-bedroom house has a delightful sense of space and light, thanks to a clever extension and recent renovations.
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
In the heart of a home is a kitchen and living area with exposed timber cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and a daybed in the alcove of a deep window. It’s the vendor’s favourite room.
“In the winter, the lounge with the fireplace is just gorgeous. It has completely north-facing windows along the length of the room and in the winter, the sun comes right through the living area. It just has a lovely feel to it.”
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
The living-dining area opens through double doors to a paved and covered outdoor entertainment area, with a wood-fired oven and barbecue. It’s only a few steps from there to a private, pretty garden with raised lawns and old trees.
The main bedroom upstairs, is again light and spacious, and captures views of the river.
This level also includes a parents’ retreat, ensuite and study nook.
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
The remaining three bedrooms are downstairs, off a hallway that makes for a welcoming entrance to the home.
Selling agent John Moran, from Whitford, believes one of the best features of the property is the four-car garage that opens on to the rear street, opposite the park.
The current owners use one side as a “teenage hangout” complete with a table tennis table and dart board, but have at times used it to store a camper trailer.
3 Riverview Terrace, Belmont.
“This property is in the most sought-after pocket of Belmont,” Mr Moran said.
“Its location to shops, proximity to the CBD and to the river is very attractive to buyers.”
3 Riverview Tce, Belmont, goes to auction on August 28 at 11am. Price hopes are $1.325 million to $1.425 million.
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Aspire to a better lifestyle in this renovated California bungalowmetres from the Barwon River in Belmont.
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