THE young and young at heart will feel right at home in this Newtown neighbourhood.

The three-bedroom bungalow at 15 Bond St is a few doors down from the Bond St Kindergarten and close to Chilwell Primary School, with the vibrant Pakington St shopping strip also around the corner.

The decorated weatherboard house faces north with a side driveway leading to a double garage and backyard on the flat 650sq m block.

Original features of the period house, like decorative cornices, open fireplaces and archways are made to shine, while an extension provides a modern open space for the family.

Two bedrooms face the front of the house beside a central passage that leads to the formal loungeroom and dining area.

The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The main bathroom has a shower and claw foot bath.

The timber kitchen has gas cooking and a dishwasher and overlooks the open family and meals spaces where bi-fold doors lead to the backyard.

15 Bond St, Newtown, goes to auction at 11am on May 27. For details, contact Wilsons, Geelong, on 5222 1922.