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WHEN LOCATION IS EVERYTHING More than meets the eye, this newly renovated home offers comfort and quality throughout. Located directly across the road from the popular and patrolled Malua Bay Beach or a short 50 metre level walk to local shops and cafes, this is the perfect coastal lifestyle opportunity.

Main living upstairs featuring a new kitchen with large benchtops and electric cooking. Living area promotes the generous view with access to the deck perfect to soak up the sunshine. Large second lounge area downstairs and low maintenance +mber laminate flooring throughout the house.

2 bedrooms upstairs offer built in wardrobes and beau+ful natural light, addi+onal 2 bedrooms downstairs are larger in size and perfect for excess family. Both bathrooms offer quality fi0ng and modern design, downstairs includes laundry facili+es.

Fully fenced and low maintenance yard, with poten+al drive through access for a boat or caravan. Double carport with undercover access to the front door. DA approved for large 6x6 deck with roof and perfectly posi+oned for your coastal dream home. Only 10 minutes to Batemans Bay CBD.

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South Coast Property Specialist (Carlene Franzen) Tips: Technology in Real Estate These days we o8en take technology for granted as it is so embedded into our every day lives. Years ago, all banking was done with cash and bank books and cheques. These days, the banks don’t even really want you to come into the branches, but when the technology goes wrong everyone stands around wondering what to do. Fortunately that doesn’t happen very o8en as most technologies are ge0ng more and more reliable.

In real estate, technology is also embedded into our daily processes and some+mes “generic” technology can be adapted to address specific ac+vi+es and requirements. For example, in these days of covid restric+ons it can be difficult for a purchaser to travel and undertake a pre-se?lement inspec+on on a property they are buying. One solu+on is to use a simple video chat session, where the sales agent can walk through the property with their phone, broadcas+ng the images to the purchasers whilst cha0ng with them about what they want to see. This might seem simple, but a few years ago, this wasn’t really an op+on.

In a similar way, digital signatures can now be used to sign documents while viewing them on a device. Previously, contracts or agreements were mailed via snail mail, signed and posted back, some+mes taking weeks. Then we emailed, printed, signed, scanned and emailed them back, generally taking a day or two depending on people’s access to scanners etc. Now you can simply open the document and sign it online and the so8ware will update everyone’s copy with the digital signatures, and the whole thing can be done in seconds.

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This fabulous 4 bedroom, 2 storey house offers so much to homebuyers.

Enjoy Sparkling water views from your covered balcony and listen to the waves roll in.

Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, all with inbuilt wardrobes, a spacious kitchen, dining area and lounge with its own balcony.

It also has a full bathroom with separate toilet.

On the ground floor you will find a guest/ master bedroom, family room with its own kitchene?e and a bathroom. There is a double lock up garage with drive through access to the back garden. Your local shops and beach are only a short 500m stroll away.

This is a wonderful opportunity for any house buyer, not to be missed!!

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Previously, this property had a 5-unit DA, current regula+ons may allow more. Great poten+al to have two rental incomes with slight changes STCA. Opposite one of the most beau+ful waterways/Marinas on the Coast of NSW. Walk to the CBD & all you would expect in a major coastal regional centre. Escape to paradise or make $$$, the choice is yours!

Batemans Bay is just approximately 1.5hrs to Canberra & just over 3 hours to Sydney. Live, invest or plan for the future, this property can only go in one direc+on in value. Be quick before it’s too late!

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Half finished founda+ons & the DA Approved stunning home can be yours. This package is ideal for many & located an easy distance to our stunning waterways, schools, clubs & CBD make this land & development a must consider.

The Lifestyle, outlook, loca+on & neighbourhood will delight you. Whether you wanted to live, invest or holiday this loca+on will sa+sfy your needs.

Enjoy the aqua+c playground on offer & the lifestyle you deserve. Catalina is just minutes away from the regional centre of Batemans Bay, Airports, rivers & and an easy commute to the ACT/Canberra or Sydney.

Grab this package before it’s TOO LATE!

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Vibrant City Living This modern 3 year old quality town house in the CBD of Batemans Bay has so many benefits; you can walk to work, stroll to all the best restaurants, beau+ful cosmopolitan ocean foreshore and be part of the lively city ambience.

Downstairs there is a kitchen and large open plan living area flowing directly onto a spacious north easterly facing entertainers’ deck. Also, downstairs there is a large pantry, dishwasher, modern laundry with a second toilet and internal access to a large double garage with remote door. Upstairs

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POSITION. POSITION. POSITION Older style renovated three bedroom house with marvellous views. Bathroom with separate toilet, floorboards throughout. Laundry with access to back yard.

Single lock up garage. Enjoy the ocean views while si0ng on the deck. Walk to beach, shops and the local park.

Currently tenanted, so immediately a nice investment or reside here and enjoy the coastal lifestyle.

Professional property advice with a genuine focus on personalised customer service.

This first floor 2 bedroom unit is situated in a complex directly across the road from popular Casey's Beach. It is at the back of the complex but you can s+ll see the water from the balcony and living room.

Open plan kitchen & living, built in robes and carport. Easy walking distance to Batehaven shopping complex. Transport to town just out the front. Leased at $240 per week. Vacant possession offered

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With its magnificent loca+on and phenomenal water views this two storey, five bedroom family home is sure to sell quickly. Impressive features including a double lockup garage with internal access, a internal li8, solar front gates, air condi+oning and breath taking views across the Clyde River.

The upstairs area offers a sizeable living/dining area, generous kitchen space and large lounge room catering for the whole family. This upstairs area includes two bedrooms, one with a walk in wardrobe and ensuite and the other with built in wardrobes.

The downstairs area offers a second living/dining/kitchen area, one main bedroom with walk in wardrobes and an ensuite. The other two bedrooms both have built in wardrobes. It also includes a large sunroom, a laundry and a separate bathroom.

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MODERN LIFESTYLE & PERFECT LOCATION This immaculate, modern residence offers single level living, with two separate living areas. Posi+oned in the picturesque Malua Bay, only a few minutes from the patrolled beaches, shops and nearby Three66 cafe.

Featuring an open plan design, which seamlessly flows from the gourmet kitchen with its exquisite concrete bench tops and gas cooking, through to the lounge and dining room. Perfect for entertaining, offering gorgeous natural light, high ceilings and a tranquil undercover deck area.

The master suite is grand with an ensuite and walk-in robe, along with two generous bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, double garage, landscaped gardens which are appealing to the eye.

This property is something special and is a must to inspect.

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FIVE EXCEPTIONAL TOWNHOUSES - NOW SELLING Built in close proximity to the ocean, a short stroll to some of the best beaches on the South Coast, these modern 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouses +ck all the boxes. Suited for a holiday escape or to make your home, this is the sea change you've been looking for.

The light filled main living/dining area, flowing on to a private courtyard, is open plan to allow plenty of room to entertain your guests. No expense spared throughout these dwellings with the stylish kitchens equipped with Miele appliances and is cleverly designed to make use of the space. Internal access from the double garage to the kitchen is a handy design feature as well as the op+on for a li8 if required now or in the future.

All bedrooms include built ins and are set privately on the first floor away from the living areas. The master bedroom, complete with ensuite, allows for a private space to retreat to and is adjacent to a compact home office, catering for the work from home lifestyle. Air condi+oning and fans ensures comfort, even in the Summer months. The bathrooms are equipped with instant hot water and rain tanks supply all toilets, saving money and the environment. Simple, modern tastes are catered for in the bathroom design and colour scheme.

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APPEALING RESORT STYLE LIVING

Those seeking an extraordinary lifestyle will appreciate everything this immaculate home presents. This stylish home sets the standard for spacious family living. Appointed with quality fi0ngs and fixtures this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home offers numerous formal and informal living and entertaining choices.

Don't go past this property as it will +ck all the boxes.

Inspec+on by appointment only.

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Features - 3 car carport and hard surface storage for boat or caravan - Reverse cycle air condi+oner - Extensive covered front deck - Lo8 - Fully fenced - Rear garden shed

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WHERE SIZE DOES MATTER We all have it. The urge to own your own piece of land. Finding the right patch is not easy but you can create the lifestyle you've dreamed of on this 2596m2 fully serviced block of land.

This block will fit the house, a man cave shed and s+ll have enough room for the growing family to play in. Close to Malua Bay shops and the surf beach.

Why se?le for anything less if you want space then this is the block for you?

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www.moruyatuross.com.au

Build your Dream Home For Sale land in town 1245m2. Fantas+c views over town. This block is surrounded by quality homes.

Phone Moruya Tuross Real Estate on 4474 3333

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www.moruyatuross.com.au

Home on 2023m2 Be quick to secure this property located in Thomas Street Moruya. This fibro co?age has 2 bedrooms and a study, and a large lock-up garage which could all do with a li?le TLC. A great opportunity to make the most of this 2023m2 level block, as the co?age and garage are situated towards the front of the block with extra vehicle access to the rear of the block, giving you a blank canvas to develop according to your own choices.

These may include a vegie patch, chickens or extensions. Ring Lilian now to book an inspec+on.

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LOTS TO ADORE @ 244 Transformed into a contemporary coastal home, this beachside co?age is where easy living begins.

Well appointed, the centrally located kitchen offers easy-care cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher, rangehood and wall oven.

Prac+cal in design and layout, other features include stone countertops, skylight, large island bench with double stainless sink plus industrial style light fixtures, all within an open floor plan.

With ocean views, the lounge and dining room offers a reverse-cycle air-condi+oner and overlooks the partly covered rear deck which you can access from the lounge room. Off the lounge is the main bedroom with built-in robes, ceiling fan and ensuite bathroom including, toilet, handbasin and open shower, all with quality tapware including a rain showerhead. Also with a ceiling fan and built-in robe, the second bedroom is queen-sized whilst the third bedroom is suitable for a double or single bed /bunks and is currently used as a sewing room.

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Double brick and +le res+ng on a 967.5 sqm block neighbouring Chatham Reserve, these two strata-+tled two-bedroom townhouses are located approximately 850m from the beach and have an east-west aspect.

Unit One - Original features with two bedrooms (both with built-in robes) bathroom and toilet downstairs. Upstairs is an open plan design including kitchen, lounge and dining with access to the covered deck at the rear which overlooks the reserve. A single carport is accessed at the rear of the property.

Unit Two - Upstairs has been upgraded several years ago using lighter tones in the cabinetry and painted surfaces which reflect the light. A mirror image of its neighbour with the benefit of a large, +led deck with ocean views and a single lock-up garage.

Downstairs is a large shared-laundry and addi+onal toilet. The grounds are partly fenced, and the property has concrete driveways and paths.

Renovate as one, retain one for a coastal getaway and rent or sell the other - handy op+ons to consider. This property has a strong rental history and is currently tenanted therefore inspec+ons are by appointment only and no+ce periods appreciated.

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LIVE THE DREAM Desirable northerly aspect, neutral interiors, tasteful contemporary fixtures and fi0ngs plus sleek modern flooring define this newly built home which offers extensive Coila Lake and ocean views.

Upstairs the home has an open plan concept with a quality kitchen including stone benchtops, dishwasher, open pantry, quality five burner gas cooktop, island bench with breakfast bar and a lengthy picture window above the benchtop for natural light. Enjoy extensive elevated water views from the kitchen, lounge, dining, office nook and out to the enclosed covered deck with northerly water views.

Well appointed, the main bedroom also has gorgeous ocean and lake views, walk-in robe and large ensuite with quality fixtures and fi0ngs.

Two more bedrooms are located on this level, each with built-in robes and serviced by a nearby bathroom including luxurious freestanding bathtub, shower and vanity with quality tapware. Across from the family bathroom is a powder room with toilet and handbasin.

The laundry has plenty of storage with access to the rear yard via the +mber plaUorm deck. Child and pet friendly, the enclosed covered deck captures the morning sun and is a great space to entertain or simply sit back and enjoy the view.

Downstairs the property has a fourth bedroom plus a home office or fi8h bedroom if preferred.

The double garage has auto plus internal access and an addi+onal parking bay runs parallel to the home.

Other features of the home include reverse-cycle air-condi+oning, linen press, under-stair storage, ceiling fans and quality light fi0ngs and a 5,000l water tank for garden.

This home was built in 2018 and has all the bells and whistles of a contemporary home.

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Start Living Your Dream!

You will love the stunning views to Tuross Lake & the mountains beyond from this beau+fully presented home in a quiet street.

Your privacy is assured with an established garden se0ng, just one neighbouring property & reserve land to the rear & side.

Gorgeous sunsets, great decking, generous room sizes, angled ceilings, no internal steps, good built in storage & picture windows frame the garden & scenic vistas.

The large block size of 954m2 with tandem garage & carport offers plenty of parking for vehicles, boat, trailer & camper. For the hobbyist there is a separate rus+c cra8 shed to carry out your crea+ve pursuits.

Inspec+on is highly recommended to appreciate the loca+on, ambience & presenta+on of this unique home. All enquires are welcome & we invite you to call us today.

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POSITION AND POTENTIAL With a 27 metre frontage & an overall size of 2725m2 this land is big & beau+ful.

Great loca+on less than 500 metres to One Tree Beach with Clive Park reserve to the rear.

Create your own coastal lifestyle & build in a private se0ng or unlock the poten+al for subdivision (subject to ESC approval).

No +me limit to build. Be quick to stake your claim. All enquiries welcome.

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YOU WANT BEACH & A BIG VIEW?

With a loca+on like this you can leave the car at home, toss a towel over your shoulder, grab your hat & take a leisurely 350 metre stroll to the beach.

Or perhaps a comfy chair & a cold drink on the deck whilst admiring the fabulous 180 degree coastal views is more your style.

There is space for family & friends with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living, a great deck & garage. Easy care established grounds with a fenced back garden will leave you plenty of +me for fishing & swimming or keeping that deck chair warm!

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Ardara A Fantas+c Small Farm - Ideal for Both Ca?le and Horses. Elevated Homestead enjoying Panoramic Countryside Views.

A Beau+fully presented Property. Tuross River Frontage. 10 mins Bodalla, 20 mins stunning beaches, 25 mins Narooma, 30 mins Moruya airport Well-presented family home set in spacious garden surrounds. Substan+al new American style barn (DA approved for 3 bedrooms), vegie garden, mul+-purpose garage, ca?le yards & round yard.

Fer+le Tuross River flats and elevated grazing paddocks – ideal property for ca?le and horses. Securely fenced and watered for livestock. 11ML irriga+on licence. Improved pastures with regular fer+liser applica+ons.“Ardara” is the ideal country getaway.

This picturesque and produc+ve property has the added bonus of being within easy access of pris+ne beaches. Detailed Informa>on Memorandum available.

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Chiara on Cos>n - A stunning new development in the heart of Narooma Chiara’s detached villa residences are centrally located within close proximity to Plaza Shopping Centre, medical facili+es and local transport links. In addi+on, Narooma’s beaches and marina are only a short distance away.

Located in a quiet and private cul-de-sac, Chiara is ideal for use as a holiday home, for re+rement or if you are just downsizing on to a manageable low maintenance property.

Manor Projects are also offering you the opportunity to work hand in hand with a designer to finalise the interior inclusions for your new home.

Chiara is selling now, so be quick to register your interest.

Construc+on to commence Early January 2021 Comple+on Approx.

July 2021

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Quality Execu>ve Home in Narooma "RoseannaLee" - This expansive two-level contemporary home offers an array of flexible lifestyle op+ons. With the poten+al to work from home on one floor and live on the other floor; share with a large mul+-genera+onal family structure; holiday or permanently rent out one or both levels.

On offer here is a well built and spacious property with Mountain views, glimpses of Wagonga inlet. Located on the “Flat” in Narooma, close to Wagonga Inlet, supermarket, chemist, doctors, den+sts, restaurants, and many good quality ea+ng venues.

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"Nohealani" - Capturing gorgeous panoramic views across green pastures to Gulaga Mountain, this solid family home boasts func+onality, privacy and comfort. Beau+ful proper+es like this are so highly desirable they rarely come onto the market and an inspec+on will leave you with no doubt as to why. You simply won't want to leave.

Set on a 2.14 hectares, the home has been perfectly posi+oned to capture those irreplaceable views right across its en+re length. If you are into star gazing, you will be delighted at the spectacular night sky. The easy care landscaped gardens have been set up to add a splash of colour all year. There is a covered vegetable garden, several mature fruit and citrus trees.

A lovely spacious family home offers a brilliant environment in which to raise children, entertain friends and family with fantas+c indoor and outdoor entertaining op+ons including a delighUul courtyard, full length covered veranda and separate barbecue area. The func+onal floor plan includes formal and informal dining, double sided fireplace, sunken lounge, and spacious bedrooms.

The garage with remote control, internal access, piping for an extra shower/toilet, ample workshop and storage space.

There is also a separate double (tandem) garage suitable for four cars plus plenty of extra level parking space for caravan, boat, trailer or other "toys".

Conveniently situated within an easy drive to schools, shops, spor+ng fields, beaches and the historic township of Central Tilba. Me+culously maintained throughout its life, this home has been well loved and enjoyed thoroughly over the years.

A rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to capitalise on this irreplaceable posi+on by securing this wonderful home.

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www.realbayside.com.au EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED What you see on the outside will ‘knock your socks off’ on the inside. From the spacious entry, to the large Living areas, to the huge +mber deck this house has all you need for comfortable living and entertaining. A solid 4 Bedroom home tucked away in a convenient loca+on close to all ameni+es. I’ve had a lot of people looking for a house like this. Park 4WD’s in the Garage out back with room to store all your tools. Oh, and by the way, the Catalina Country Club is 3 mins. down the road. All this and much more. Inspect by Appointment only.

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Wilkie Homes Pty Ltd Mobile: 0408 374 270 Director Danny Wilkie REG Building Prac++oner: DBU6692 REG Commercial Builder: CB-L 2261 ABN: 89007059725

Wilkie Homes Pty Ltd is reloca>ng to Narooma NSW in early January 2021

With over 40 years experience in the building industry, in both Domestic and Commercial works. No job is too big or too small. Prompt reliable, good old fashioned service.

New houses Renova+ons Extensions Decks Kitchens Bathrooms Outdoor Entertaining areas Pain+ng Insurance work Domes+c and commercial

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The beagle abode is an online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla market and our Eurobodalla based realtors.

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Your Home: a comprehensive guide to the design principles and features that add value to your home Your Home is a comprehensive guide to the design principles and features that add value to your home and reduce its environmental impact The process of choosing, renova+ng or building a home can be daun+ng, par+cularly if you haven’t been through it before. Having the right informa+on and making the right decisions early on in the process is cri+cal for achieving a home that meets your sustainability goals in the most cost effec+ve way. With the current efforts and focus on building recovery in the South East and the increased ac+vity around home renova+on and bushfire prepara+on the advice in the Australian Governments Your Home guide is more than +mely . The Your Home 6th edi+on expected to be released in late 2020 is undergoing a major technical and editorial update.

The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has coordinated a team of building experts, industry professionals, scien+fic editors and graphic designers to update the Your Home website whilst they update the book.

Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renova+ng a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment — economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs.

Your home is important in so many ways. It’s a place to unwind, relax and spend quality +me with family and friends. It’s also likely to be the biggest investment you make. Your decisions about your home have consequences for your future living costs and quality of life. Collec+vely, such decisions contribute to the bigger picture and can help to create more vibrant, connected and sustainable towns and ci+es.

In such rapidly changing +mes, smart investment decisions demand smart thinking about new issues. When you’re planning your renova+on or building project it’s easy to focus on the short term, but features that enhance resale value, improve comfort and reduce bills are worth paying for.

Your Home is a comprehensive guide to the design principles and features that add value to your home and reduce its environmental impact. Many of them come at no addi+onal cost. They just require the right ‘know how’ at the right stage of your renova+on or building project. Others may add cost but also add las+ng value and help to ‘future-proof’ your home against rising energy and water costs.

Each sec+on in Your Home covers a par+cular sustainability theme, such as passive design or energy. A sustainable home needs to address all of these themes in tandem. The principles and ideas in each sec+on can be applied to any home. The ar+cles in each sec+on contain advice on prac+cal solu+ons you can adapt to your budget, climate and lifestyle. As sustainable housing technologies and approaches are evolving all the +me, Your Home is periodically updated to keep the informa+on current.

© Commonwealth of Australia 2020. Your Home is licensed under CC BY 4.0, and provided free of charge at www.yourhome.gov.au

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