The brick facade at 93 McKillop St, Geelong, shows the impact of vandalism after the rest of the house was demolished several years ago.
A detailed red brick facade cuts a lonely figure on Geelong’s McKillop St, long since removed from its original house.
The lengthy isolation, after it was sliced from the weatherboard dwelling and supported with timber props, amid a three-lot subdivision approved in 2020, has been made worse through the unwelcome attention of vandals smashing most of the edifice’s decorative leadlight windows.
But the Art Deco facade could soon be getting the love it deserves as the vendors seek new owners to turn the approved plans into a reality.
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Andrews Estate Agents director Nicole Andrews said the facade, which is protected under local heritage orders, is to be incorporated into a new home, part of a three-townhouse development on the 574sq m site.
The vendors have obtained planning permission, and an extension of time for the project to be completed by October 2026.
The property at 93 McKillop St, along with the plans, have been put up for sale with a price guide of $890,000 to $940,000.
French doors bear the brunt of vandals attention.
The decorative bay window is incorporated into the main bedroom under approved development plans.
Ms Andrews said it’s has already attracted the attention of local and interstate builders.
“He’s got a planning permit for three townhouses but because it’s a heritage overlay in that area they’ve been told they have to keep the facade,” Ms Andrews said.
“(The home) has since been a bulldozed. It was pretty much unliveable from what I’m told, but they’ve had to prop up that facade and the townhouse at the front will have that built into it.”
The property had been held by the family since 1984 and was a rental property prior to the development application, records show.
“I’ve send out quite a few Section 32s. I had good inquiry, it’s been pretty consistent,” Ms Andrews said.
The house was demolished some time after subdivision plans were approved in 2020.
A Google Street View image shows the house in 2018 before it was demolished.
“It went pretty quiet there for builders not wanting to get in and do projects.”
Ms Andrews said due to the central Geelong position, the townhouses would create good value.
“You’re going to get a nice figure for a good quality townhouse.”
The permit-approved development site presents an opportunity for developers and builders looking to fast-track a townhouse project.
The 574sq m property offers side and rear access from public laneways.
The property is close to Geelong’s medical precinct, CBD shopping and offices and the waterfront.
The plans drawn by Cirillo Architects, show the front dwelling incorporating the facade’s porch and bay window and offering a main bedroom suite and open-plan kitchen, living and dining zone downstairs, and bedroom, bathroom and living room or study on the first floor.
A single garage opens from and existing laneway.
A pair of semi-detached brick veneer townhouses behind feature open living, dining and kitchen zones, and laundries, downstairs, with two bedrooms, a second living zone and bathroom on the first floor. Garages open from a rear laneway.
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