7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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Beautiful presentation and a tightly-held location earn this magnificent period house, still filled with old-school cool, top marks.

Built in 1910, the four-bedroom residence at 7 Beach Pde is a delightful combination of charming history and sleek modern upgrades.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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It’s been fastidiously renovated and extended to artfully preserve its rich heritage while also meeting all the needs of contemporary families.

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Superbly positioned on a 613sq m block, the home also provides a dreamy lifestyle conveniently mere metres from The Esplanade and Corio Bay.

Adding to the appeal are all the attractions of nearby Geelong West and the CBD.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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For trips further afield, the Princes Highway is close, as are train stations – take your pick of either Geelong or North Geelong.

The place is quite a rare find, too.

At the time of writing there was only one other property listed in Drumcondra, so if you’re determined to call postcode 3215 home this might be the ticket.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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The owners purchased the home in 1999 and have made numerous improvements throughout their tenure.

Wilsons, Geelong agent James Wilson said the sellers had always loved the appeal of the house and the top location.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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“They’ve had a real affinity through the years with Drumcondra, they’ve raised their children there,” Mr Wilson said.

“Before they bought this house, they looked at all the different suburbs – Newtown, Geelong West etc … but really determined that Drumcondra, for them, had the architecture and the street appeal.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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“The bay area of Drumcondra is famous for its pre-war residential architecture.”

The picture-perfect facade and elegant veranda are the perfect introduction to the home.

An impressive entry featuring ornate timber filigree fretwork reveals the true scale of the gracious residence, with high ceilings and generously proportioned living spaces.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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Mr Wilson said the light-filled central hallway, with the four bedrooms feeding off it was his favourite space.

“There’s beautiful 12 foot (3.65m) ceilings, original door arcs and skirts, pressed metal ceilings, original fireplaces and mantels,” he said.

The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and luxe ensuite with double vanity.

Two of the minor bedrooms each have a walk-in wardrobe.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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Beyond the sleeping quarters is a light-filled living, dining and kitchen zone where you can invite all the family over for a midwinter feast.

Guests can gather around the island bench or the private deck and entertainment area.

7 Beach Pde, Drumcondra is on the market.

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The lounge room on the first floor might also prove popular with its bay glimpses, copious natural light and a private balcony where you can salute the sun.

Other features include a walk-in pantry, ducted heating and rear lane entry to the double garage that has direct internal access.

The property is listed with price expectations of $2.2m to $2.3m.