First published 11 Nov 2026, 5:00am
The five-bedroom home at 48 Mount Pleasant Rd, Belmont, has sold for $1.356m.
A striking character home that’s stood in Belmont for more than 100 years sparked an auction battle between four bidders.
The five-bedroom Federation home at 48 Mount Pleasant Rd sold for $1.356m.
Buxton Highton agent Matt Hunt said the vendors had done a sensational job giving the character home a refresh.
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The home showcases Federation-era period charm, with high ceilings, original floorboards and leadlight windows.
A wraparound veranda is finished with ornate timber fretwork at the front of the house, while a wraparound deck with an outdoor fireplace offers elevated city views at the rear.
The owners improved on previous renovations to the address, moving and remodelling the main bathroom and laundry within the main residence and a fourth bedroom or studio in the backyard, along with a fifth bedroom and retreat above the double garage at the rear of the 742sq m property.
The updated kitchen features stone benchtops, an induction cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher.
The open-plan living zone offers a north-facing aspect across the yard toward central Geelong.
“It’s an awesome location (in the) river precinct in Belmont and a stunning character home,” Mr Hunt said.
“It’s over 100 years old, so there’s a lot of charm to it, but the owners have done a sensational job giving it a refresh and making it something that’s suited the modern-day buyer.
“But it had a flexible floorplan with a little studio at the back with another bathroom in it, and more accommodation above the garage.
“(It has) an awesome outlook back to the Geelong CBD, rear lane access, but everything’s at your doorstep.”
The lavish main bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles, a bath and an oversized shower.
Original fireplaces and high ceilings are showcased throughout the main residence.
Behind the charming facade, fresh paint and a considered renovation throughout elevated the heritage details leading to a kitchen with stone benchtops, an induction cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher, flowing into an open-plan dining area and living room.
Mr Hunt said the local buyers were looking forward to moving in with their family.
The property had attracted plenty of attention during the campaign.
“The first open started off with 34 groups through and then we backed it up the next week with over 25 groups through,” Mr Hunt said.
A wraparound deck leads to an outdoor fireplace and picking the best fruit from the lemon tree.
Additional accommodation is found in a one-bedroom studio and bedroom and retreat above the double garage.
“But we had multiple second and third inspections, some four, which probably to us really highlighted that there’s a lot of buyers at that price point still in the market that see good value and want to compete.”
Mr Hunt said there was four registered bidders. though three competed for most of the auction.
The home last sold for $821,000 in 2016.
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