11 Linton Lane, Highton, is set to be auctioned on May 11 at 2.30pm.

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The pulling power of a mid-century renovation underscores high hopes for a hillside Highton home with knockout views over Geelong.

A pre-auction offer at the top of the original $1.295m to $1.345m asking range early in the campaign indicates the strength of interest in the Modernist style on display at 11 Linton Lane.

It prompted Buxton listing agent Kieran Cashin to lift the price guide to $1.345m to $1.395m ahead of the four-bedroom home’s scheduled auction on May 11.

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The kitchen has a walk-in pantry and a suite of stainless steel appliances.

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He said more than 80 people had inspected the 838sq m property in the two weeks after its launch.

A sympathetic renovation of the original 1970s home – dressed up smartly with a curved garden wall featuring the era’s signature breeze blocks – is a big part of the appeal.

Mr Cashin said the panoramic views over the Barwon River towards GMBHA Stadium and beyond were some of the best in Geelong.

The views from both levels are panoramic.

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The front courtyard is a beautiful sun trap.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows provides expansive views over Geelong.

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“The views are phenomenal and you get them from both levels. You can see the sunrise and the hot air balloons go over,” he said.

“There’s nothing like it on the market.”

The property offers a family-friendly package with a self-contained lower level leading out to a grassy back yard home to a covered entertainer’s deck, basketball ring and fire pit.

A sun-drenched front courtyard with mid-century stonework and built-in seating provides another spot to unwind and surveys have already been completed for buyers wanting to install a pool.

The rumpus room has its own kitchenette.

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Wake up to this view every morning.

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The bathrooms have had modern updates.

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Inside, many original features such as floor-to-ceiling windows framing the city skyline, timber doors and cabinetry have been retained.

These are complemented by sympathetic updates to the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area and the downstairs rumpus room, which has its own kitchenette.

Mr Cashin said the design of the house lent itself to multi-generational living.

“They have maintained all the mid-century modern features and the downstairs is self-contained so if you have got grandparents or older children that want to live downstairs it’s phenomenal,” he said.