It’s comfortably fun

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

FROM mancaves to home gyms and big playrooms for the kids, these Geelong properties could be just the ticket for families trying to beat the boredom.

Having extra space to spread out has never looked so good as we’re all forced to spend more at home due to the pandemic.

Geelong real estate agents have reported interest from buyers keen to lock in properties where they can comfortably hunker down.

A sprawling six-bedroom house at 43 Grosvenor Drive, Wandana Heights provides plenty of reasons to stay in.

Set behind secure gates on a private 1900sq m block, it comes with a theatre room, outdoor area with a spa and a huge separate garage currently set up as a home office and gym with its own bathroom and entry.

The property is listed for $1.6 million to $1.75 million and also has garaging for 13 cars.

Gartland Property, Geelong agent Nathan Ashton said it would be the ideal place to selfisolate.

“You have got the secure remote gates to keep everyone out and you have got great features like the home theatre and the spa,” Mr Ashton said.

Across town in Lara, a fourbedroom house listed for $920,000 at 4 Crake Court comes with an impressive mancave, ideal for some time out from the family.

The 8m by 12m space is decked out with benches, reverse cycle airconditioning, a bathroom and attic storage.

Ray White, Lara agent Matthew Wade-Taylor said the mancave was a fantastic feature that got plenty of use.

“It’s a great family home, the house just keeps on giving,” Mr Wade-Taylor said.

“From the front of the house, even as you walk in, you wouldn’t expect it to be so big.”

A builder’s own home on 4100sq m at 16 Bilyana Rd, Batesford also offers lots of space for those seeking a resort-style hideaway.

Whitford, Newtown agent Heidi Trempel has listed the five-bedroom house with a swimming pool and 260sq m shed for $1.89 million to $1.99 million.