A prominent Geelong interior designer is preparing to say goodbye to her family's cherished bayside home after nearly two decades of carefully crafting her ideal coastal sanctuary. The four-bedroom Rippleside residence at 46 Victoria Street has been listed for sale with price expectations between $2.9 million and $3.15 million, representing what the owner describes as "20 years in the making."
The property underwent a comprehensive COVID-era renovation that provided the perfect opportunity for a contemporary makeover. The centerpiece of the revamped two-story home is a striking Castlemaine slate feature wall that spans the double-height stairwell, showcasing the owner's commitment to premium natural materials throughout the residence.
While the owner was satisfied with the original 18-year-old house, which was designed by Projekt Evolve as a knockdown rebuild project, she felt the time had come to remove several internal walls and update the kitchen, laundry, and joinery. Her design philosophy centers on natural materials, as she explains: "I am a big believer in natural materials like stone and marble and solid timber flooring – anything that brings that natural element in. Everything you touch and feel in here is quite high-end because I think it's generational so it will last."
The open-plan kitchen and dining area serves as the heart of the entry level, featuring solid blackbutt flooring and marble countertops. Home cooks will appreciate the suite of Miele cooking appliances, a Liebherr refrigerator, Zip tap, and discrete Bora downdraft cooktop. The stonework and floating timber treads transform the stairwell into a key architectural feature that ties the home's design elements together.
Luxury amenities are woven throughout the home, including hydronic heating and evaporative cooling systems. Less obvious but equally impressive features include a multi-room Sonos audio system across five zones, a CCTV network, and a Wi-Fi enabled front door intercom system that adds both convenience and security.
The home offers a suite of flexible living spaces designed for various lifestyle needs. An elegant front lounge provides formal entertaining space, while a home theater equipped with a projector system offers family entertainment. The owner particularly treasures the peaceful library, which she describes as one of her favorite rooms: "I have my Art Deco chairs that I have reupholstered three times and there's a vibe in there with the books that surround you, it's a very quiet space."
Outdoor living is equally well-appointed, with a covered deck off the dining area serving as the primary space for outdoor entertaining. This deck connects to a courtyard featuring Castlemaine slate crazy paving, creating a cohesive design flow. "We absolutely love our Castlemaine slate," the owner notes. "I think it's the focal point of our home because we've taken it from the front facade outside and then we have taken it into the house and also into the back courtyard so it's a bit of a transition."
Practical considerations haven't been overlooked, with a triple garage and storage area accessed via Edward Street at the rear. The location offers excellent connectivity for those who prefer public transportation, with North Geelong train station and bayside walking trails just 150 meters from the front door.
The decision to sell stems from practical considerations related to the owner's work commute to her South Melbourne showroom. "The location has been fantastic as I travel to my South Melbourne showroom for work most days," she explains, adding with obvious affection for the property, "If I could pick it up and move it to Melbourne I would do that." McGrath Geelong agent Jasmine Jurkovic is handling the sale of this exceptional bayside sanctuary.
