First published 27 Oct 2026, 5:00am
The character home was originally built in 2014.
A five-bedroom period home metres from Geelong’s foreshore has been snapped up in a $2m-plus sale after barely three weeks on the market.
The renovated character home occupying a 859sq m block at 7 Glenleith Ave, Drumcondra , sold for $2.3m.
Jellis Craig Geelong agent Malinda Leonard said the buyers, who plan to relocate from the Mornington Peninsula, were moving to be closer to family in Geelong.
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The home, which was the only property on the market in the tightly-held bayside suburb at the time, had attracted two potential buyers during the campaign.
“They have previously lived in Drumcondra, so they were familiar with the area and just wanted to move back into that vicinity,” Ms Leonard said of the buyers.
“And obviously, it’s a beautiful home.”
The home, which last sold for $1.08m in 2010, was listed with a $2.25m to $2.375m price guide.
A spacious, open plan kitchen, living and dining zone looks out to the yard.
Ms Leonard said the abode’s spacious layout created a good family home.
“The gardens were immaculate. The pool and the back outdoor area was just like a resort,” she said.
“We had two buyers on it – two very different buyers. The ones that purchased it, an older couple, and the ones that missed out were young couple with two young boys.
“It lent itself to a few buyers because it was just a really good family home.”
The original home, named Coralea, was built in 1914, but is blended with an extension that gives a nod to modern living.
The solar heated magnesium salt pool joins a covered deck with travertine paving and a lawn area in the backyard.
A formal garden of hedges, topiary and brick paths leading to a return veranda framed by timber fretwork gives an obvious hint to the home’s timeless character inside, displayed through polished timber floors, stained-glass windows, deep cornices, ceiling roses and panelled doors.
The house offers five bedrooms, or four plus a home office, all positioned in the original front section of the home.
A lounge with a gas fireplace provides a quiet retreat designed to complement the rear living space – a contemporary kitchen, dining and family room anchored by an L-shaped stone bench and quality appliances.
The home’s ornate veranda features detailed timber fretwork and stained glass windows.
French doors connect this area to a covered deck and travertine paving, leading to a solar-heated magnesium salt pool, gas-heated spa and turbine swim system.
A rear carport doubles as a pool house, while a separate double garage is accessed via a driveway of reclaimed Geelong bricks.
The home includes a 13.2kW solar system with battery storage, ducted climate control and smartphone-controlled security, irrigation and pool systems.
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