Queenscliff 24 King Street

Characterful 'Alikum' cottage is a world away from the bustle of everyday, right in the heart of scenic Queenscliff. Step beneath the deep veranda and into a secluded retreat, rich in history. Positioned within an easy walk to cafe's, shopping and beaches, a short 30' drive to Geelong, a quick ferry ride to the Mornington Peninsular and an easy commute to Melbourne, 'Alikum' makes the perfect holiday retreat, investment or downsizer.

Making the most of its' comfortable allotment, 'Alikum' boasts an open plan kitchen and main living hub, lounge, deep veranda to the front and second entertaining area to the rear, with 4 queen-sized bedrooms and neat bathroom, set in the surrounds of a charming cottage garden.

Immaculately presented, 'Alikum' has a host of sought-after period features including warm polished floorboards, elevated ceilings, open fires and large double-hung windows; while offering a host of mod-cons.

The front veranda, perfect for relaxing in the evening with a G&T, has views of the formal front garden with ferns, cottage colour and majestic tree and sweet picket fence. Inside, 4 comfortable bedrooms are situated to the front of the home, off a central hall. Three bedrooms offer cosy open fires, and all feature elevated ceilings with decorative ceiling roses, polished floorboards and large double-hung windows.

To the end of the hall, the home opens into a comfortable open plan living/dining/kitchen hub with wood panelled walls and slate tiled floors. The open fire is the heart of the room, creating a welcoming ambience. The living and dining flow effortlessly into the spacious kitchen, inviting casual entertaining and family togetherness. A gas wall heater helps to keeps the home comfortable in the cooler months. The kitchen offers an oven and grill with four burner gas stove top, with concealed range hood, plus dishwasher. Wooden cabinetry with timber bench tops and Island adds natural warmth, while multitudes of storage, both under bench and over, keeps clutter at bay. The breakfast bar is the perfect spot to spread out the morning paper.

The light and cosy lounge has wide French doors opening to the rear paved alfresco. This is a pleasant place to sit with friends and enjoy the colourful cottage garden, protected from the weather by the wide veranda that wraps the back of the home.

The neat wet areas are zoned off the main living hub. The step-through laundry offers a trough and yard access, along with a single linen press with space for a clothes dryer. The neat bathroom has a corner shower, solid timber vanity, brass tap ware and fittings and large window. Clever mirrors create a sense of space. The toilet is located close by.

The secluded atmosphere continues through to the cottage garden, with meandering brick paths, flowering shrubs, roses, topiary and fruiting trees. A garden shed and utilities area are zoned to the rear of the block.

A single carport, positioned to the rear of the property, offers off-street parking and a thoughtful covered walk-way to the house for those wet days!

Secluded retreat in heart of Queenscliff Polished floorboards, elevated ceilings, double hung windows, open fires Four bedrooms, 3 with open fires; 1 bath Open plan kitchen/living hub with all mod cons & 2nd living area Alfresco with view of colourful cottage garden with roses and fruit trees Single carport with covered walk-way to house

Land: 449 sq m approx.