116-118 Rivergum Drive, Highton is on the market for $3.5m.
An epic Highton home packed to the rafters with in-built entertainment could be the ultimate family playground.
The tri-level residence leaves no excuse for boredom with an extraordinarily long list of features including a basketball court, swimming pool, home theatre, gym, library, wine cellar and six-car basement garage.
It takes full advantage of its 1200sq m block in an exclusive riverside pocket, delivering flexible family living and entertaining spaces on a scale rarely seen in Geelong.
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The multi-level home offers almost 725sq m of internal space.
The main living room connects seamlessly to the pool deck.
Ivan and Maree Volarevic, part of the family behind Geelong-based tile and flooring empire Volare Concepts, originally built the five-bedroom house to host their extended clan.
Whitford, Newtown listing agent John Moran said the present vendors of 116-118 Rivergum Drive, Highton had made only cosmetic changes since buying the property five years ago.
They’ve also replaced an enclosed soccer pitch on the top tier of the backyard with a basketball court to better align with their sporting interests.
“You don’t get too many opportunities to buy a house like that,” Mr Moran said.
“That whole middle level with the kitchen and that undercover entertainment area and the pool house is phenomenal.”
The solar-heated swimming pool is the centrepiece of the outdoor party zone that incorporates a poolside pavilion with a bar, a dedicated outdoor room featuring a pizza oven, a built-in barbecue and multiple decks.
The pizza oven boost the catering options when entertaining.
The floorplan includes multiple living zones.
The basement has a home theatre and multipurpose room.
Mr Moran said usable flat backyard space was a rare commodity in hilly Highton, but the substantial levelling here ensures kids still have lawn available for active play.
Inside, multiple living zones are carved out over the three levels, offering breakout spaces for just about every pastime.
Everyone can come together in the central open-plan hub, where the premium kitchen is flush with high-end finishes.
Marble benchtops are paired with a Zip tap providing boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand, an integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer and a butler’s pantry.
Upstairs, a rumpus room in the children’s bedroom wing has its own balcony with expansive valley views stretching towards the You Yangs.
The balcony on the upper level has expansive views.
The main bedroom suite is spacious.
The ensuite has a freestanding bath and his and hers vanities.
The basement level is currently configured as a home theatre, gym and games room, with access to a powder room and a dumb waiter – perfect from bringing groceries up from the adjoining garage and storeroom.
A laundry chute is another practical inclusion, as are automated blinds.
In keeping with the home’s unmistakably grand proportions, four of the five bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and two, including the main bedroom, have ensuites.
Whitford, Newtown listing agent John Moran has set a $3.5m price guide for 116-118 Rivergum Drive, Highton.
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