This unique and rare family home set on 2376m2 of well established and private gardens is set in the heart of East Geelong, within walking distance to the Geelong Botanical Gardens, the waterfront, East Geelong shopping centre and the city centre. Your own private entrance and extensive drive way leads you to a beautiful Elm tree surrounded by a circular driveway. The home is well positioned on the block to enjoy your private surroundings. Step inside the front door and you are instantly drawn to the parquetry flooring and striking period features. Downstairs offers 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite and WIR and central main bathroom. The formal lounge with OFP leads to a central dining room. To suit modern living the home has a large open plan kitchen/meals/family room with large north facing windows that overlook the yard. The staircase with feature tower leads you to the 5th bedroom complete with its own ensuite and direct access onto a substantial timber deck overlooking the yard and views of Stingaree Bay. The original cellar dating back to (circa) 1875 in the centre of the house with an impressive entrance is still used today. Internally a mass of period features and extensive leadlight windows throughout the whole house impresses. Externally the home has ample car accommodation offering 3 carports, single garage plus double iron garage. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a rare period home on a unique parcel of land in the heart of East Geelong.