Illawarra homesguide magazine - issue 23

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SUBURB

BED BATH CAR HG ID PRICE

ADDRESS

WED 27 JUL

THU 28 JUL

FRI 29 JUL

SAT 30 JUL

avondale

3

1

1

366411

e.o.i

19/26 avondale rd

barrack heights

3

2

1

364827

$539,000

26 cassia st

2:30 - 3:00

berkeley

3

1

3

366756

$380k - $420k

546 northcliffe dr

2:00 - 2:30

4

1

3

366850

e.o.i

6 wirri pl

berry

4

2

2

363010

$729,000

16 womack cl

blackbutt

3

1

2

366337

e.o.i

58 conway cr

bombo

1

1

-

366683

e.o.i

19 darien ave

brownsville

2

1

1

365945

e.o.i

3/23 prince edward dr

bulli

4

2

2

366710

e.o.i

3 spinners way

coalcliff

1

1

-

365763

auction

34 paterson rd

corrimal

2

1

1

365628

e.o.i

1/7 underwood st

1:00 - 1:15

dapto

4

1

1

365617

e.o.i

48 burrell cr

4:00 - 4:15

3

1

1

365642

$499,000

17 timberi ave

1:00 - 1:30

3

1

1

366823

$389,000

99b marshall st

10:00 - 10:30

3

1

1

366834

$459,000

99a marshall st

10:30 - 11:00

east corrimal

3

1

1

364347

e.o.i

53 park rd

fairy meadow

2

2

1

363188

$469,000

19/51 princes hwy

2

2

1

365955

$400k - $440k

13/214-220 princes hwy

2

2

1

366509

e.o.i

109/214-220 princes hwy

4:00 - 4:15 10:30 - 10:45 4:00 - 4:15 4:00 - 4:20

11:30 - 12:00 11:00 - 11:30

12:30 - 12:45 1:00 - 1:30 10:00 - 10:30 12:00 - 12:15

2

1

366728

e.o.i

29 charles rd

2

2

366676

$680k - $748k

47 edmund ave

2:00 - 2:30

flinders

4

2

2

364658

$929,000

81 whittaker st

1:00 - 1:30

4

2

2

366733

e.o.i

19 munmorah cct

4

2

2

363006

contact agent

11 willowbank pl

1:30 - 2:00

10 elambra pde

10:00 - 10:30

4:30 - 4:40

12:00 - 12:15

4

2

2

363007

$595,000 to $625,000

4

3

2

364656

$879,000

16 aldinga ave

10:45 - 11:15

3

2

1

365620

auction

23 elambra pde

11:30 - 12:00

4

2

2

365636

auction

15 elambra pde

12:30 - 1:00

gerroa

2

1

2

364000

contact agent

lot 101/27 stafford st

10:45 - 11:15

helensburgh

4

2

4

366213

auction

52 bulgo rd

1:00 - 1:30

4

2

2

366675

auction

16b foster st

12:00 - 12:30

keiraville

1

1

-

365627

$265 p.w.

1/2 rose st

4:45 - 4:55

kiama

3

2

2

363823

auction

6/87 manning st

5:00 - 5:30

2

1

1

366723

e.o.i

1/29 minnamurra st

11:00 - 11:15

2

1

1

365171

$399,000

6/33 reddall pde

11:00 - 11:30

2

2

1

366651

e.o.i

2/9 gr cct

2

1

1

366508

e.o.i

24 bode ave 18 bonville parkway

11:30 - 12:00

shell cove

stanwell park

8

12:00 - 12:30 12:00 - 12:30

3:00 - 3:15 4:15 - 4:30

4

3

2

365033

$1,150,000 $1,250,000

4

2

2

365937

$899,000

15 knoll dr

12:15 - 12:45

4

2

2

366361

$730,000

6 jansz way

12:00 - 12:30

5

2

2

365785

e.o.i

9 chellowdene ave

10:30 - 10:50

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MON 1 AUG

4:30 - 4:45

figtree

gerringong

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BED BATH CAR HG ID PRICE

ADDRESS

WED 27 JUL

THU 28 JUL

FRI 29 JUL

SAT 30 JUL

stanwell tops

5

2

1

363541

auction

32 longview cr

12:00 - 12:30

unanderra

3

1

1

365933

$395k - $429k

21 thornbury ave

11:00 - 11:30

3

1

2

366504

e.o.i

9 jemima st

3

1

1

366668

$460k - $506k

74 beatus st

3

1

1

364697

e.o.i

24 rosemont st

3

3

2

364913

$740k - $770k

23 pooraka ave

2:00 - 2:30

4

3

4

364936

e.o.i

39 cochrane st

11:00 - 11:15

2

1

1

365947

e.o.i

8/24 sheppard st

4

1

1

366603

$569,000

5/61 gilmore st

12:00 - 12:30

2

1

1

364530

$529,000

5/11 bank st

10:30 - 11:00

2

1

1

365500

e.o.i

49/3-15 belmore st

3:45 - 4:00

2

1

1

365606

e.o.i

3/11 mercury st

11:15 - 11:25

2

1

-

365639

$400pw

2/38 market st

4:15 - 4:25

2

1

1

365686

e.o.i

2/54 church st

11:00 - 11:10

1

1

1

365766

e.o.i

2/58 mckenzie ave

11:30 - 11:45

2

1

1

366406

e.o.i

14/19-21 church st

12:30 - 12:45

2

2

1

366426

e.o.i

6/43 smith st

2

1

-

366470

e.o.i

1/313 crown st

3

2

2

366630

$649,000

44/313 crown st

west wollongong

wollongong

2

1

1

366661

e.o.i

5/4 gipps st

wombarra

2

1

-

366815

auction

5/56 brdridge st

woonona

2

1

1

364861

e.o.i

15/133a campbell st

5

3

2

366141

auction

20 kareela rd

AUCTIONS SUBURB

SUN 31 JUL

MON 1 AUG

9:45 - 10:00 1:00 - 1:30

4:45 - 5:15

11:30 - 11:45

12:00 - 12:15

3:15 - 3:30 9:00 - 9:15 11:30 - 12:00 12:50 - 1:05 12:00 - 12:30 1:30 - 1:45 1:00 - 1:45

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BED

BATH

CAR

HG ID

ADDRESS

DATE

TIME

PLACE

coalcliff

1

1

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365763

34 paterson rd

20-aug-2016

10:30 am

Onsite

gerringong

3

2

1

365620

23 elambra pde

17-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

4

2

2

365636

15 elambra pde

17-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

4

2

4

366213

52 bulgo rd

6-aug-2016

1:30 pm

Onsite

4

2

2

366675

16b foster st

13-aug-2016

10:30 am

Onsite

kiama

3

2

2

363823

6/87 manning st

1-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

kiama downs

3

2

2

365085

106 meehan dr

1-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

3

1

1

366064

39 barton dr

1-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

3

2

1

365826

1/25 tarrant ave

1-aug-2016

6:00 pm

Onsite

shellharbour

4

2

2

366671

68 mary st

20-aug-2016

11:00 am

Onsite

warilla

4

2

2

362271

96 osborne pde

13-aug-2016

10:00 am

Onsite

wombarra

2

1

-

366815

5/56 brdridge st

20-aug-2016

3:00 pm

Onsite

woonona

5

3

2

366141

20 kareela rd

13-aug-2016

2:00 pm

Onsite

helensburgh

TUE 2 AUG

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RUSSELL VALE, NSW, 2517 CONTACT AGENT

WOLLONGONG, NSW, 2500 $550,000 TO $580,000

Set on a level 632sqm block with over 15m frontage, this property has potential for further development.

Retaining many of it’s original features and with well maintained interiors, this property provides scope to add value. Featuring two bedrooms, separate lounge and dining, kitchen, bathroom and internal laundry. A four car garage, carport and located in close proximity to many lifestyle conveniences.

• Level 632sqm block with over 15m

Your outdoor entertainment area with huge Bi-Fold doors greet you as you enter this remarkable residence featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study area. This stylish terrace home features high ceilings, shadow-line cornices, split system air-con, bamboo floor and custom finishes throughout. A generous open plan layout showcases a free flowing living room and outdoor SYDNEY entertainment and BBQ area with northern exposures of extraordinary natural light.

Cronulla

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Kiama

Nowra

WARILLA, NSW, 2528 $499,000

COALCLIFF, NSW, 2508 AUCTION

Fantastic Start This very neat and tidy three bedroom home is located close to schools, transport, minor and major shopping complex’s. Features include a good size formal lounge room, separate dining or family room, renovated bathroom, covered entertaining area, large single garage plus plenty of storage on good size block (664m2 approx).

This home is ideal for a first home buyer or investor.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THE BEACH... RARE OPPORTUNITY. Just when you thought your opportunity had passed to secure beachfront land in Coalcliff...

• This is the first time the property has been offered in over 60 years.

• Step directly from rear of the property on to Coalcliff Beach.

• Uninterrupted views extending up the Beach and along the coastline

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KIAMA, NSW, 2533 $649,000 - $699,000

JAMBEROO, NSW, 2533 $699,000 - FORTHCOMING AUCTION

Drenched in loads of natural light these north facing townhouses showcase inviting interiors which are a blend of class & sophistication. This sought after location is just 600 meters from Kendall’s beach and within walking distance to Kiama’s township, cafes & restaurants offering the idyllic coastal lifestyle you have always dreamt of.

Exquisitely designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers, with a range of floor plans to suit your individual needs.

Perfect for Your Tree Change... 157 Acres Have you been contemplating your tree change for some time? Maybe this vacant north-facinig property is what you have been waiting for. Acres of adventure playground, with nature trails for horse riding, 4wd and hiking winding their way through magnificent rainforests overlooking the Illawarra Coast.

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Cronulla

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Helensburgh

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Nowra

HORSLEY, NSW, 2530 $849,000

UNANDERRA, NSW, 2526

BY NEGOTIATION $630,000-$690,000

Another brilliant design brought to you by MGN Projects Pty Ltd. Extremely unique with something for everyone.

House and granny flat under the same roof line all with separate metering. Potential combined rental return of around $800 per week plus.

The House: 3 oversized bedrooms, main with large walk in robe and ensuite, huge combined living and dining, polyurethane kitchen with stone bench tops and stainless appliances, large 2nd living...

This superb 4 bedroom Torrens Title residence is only six years young, boasts quality appointments throughout & features a spacious interior that would suit the large or growing family. Set on the high side with expansive views to the temple and beyond plus easy maintenance landscaped gardens allows for quality time to enjoy living or home entertaining.

With a multi facet configuration the home features:- 4 or 5 bedrooms (optional rumpus), lounge, dining...

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HG366616

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fun things to do Who is What’s On in Wollongong?

Meet Leigh-Anne Wrighter, the woman behind What’s On in Wollongong.

“I love living in Wollongong, I’m proud of our region and community, and I enjoy sharing new ideas each week on how to enjoy it. The beach, the bush, the food, the parks – we’re spoilt for choice in Wollongong, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Ask any local, and they’ll answer that the lifestyle in Wollongong is second to none.”

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FREE MEDITATION CLASSES When: 3rd Saturday of Every Month Where: Unanderra Community Centre In these tumultuous times, we would like to present our meditation techniques program to help calm the body and centre the mind. The program will present meditation techniques designed to help you understand the different types of meditation and how they can help you through your daily affairs.

There will be one meditation class per month on the third Saturday of each month. Please be there at 12 midday for a 12:15 start. Classes are at Unanderra Community Centre in the small hall corner Factory Rd and Princess Hwy Unanderra.

Classes are open to all from beginners to advanced. Each class

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For more information please contact Andre on 0439809523 or email – speaktoandre@gmail.com For more information visit whatsoninwollongong.com.au MUSIC IN THE MORNINGS AT MERRIGONG When: Monday 8 August; Monday 5 September; Monday 10 October; Monday 14 November Where: Wollongong Town Hall Music in the Morning’s new season is back even bigger and better. The next series of the delightful daytime concerts – Music in the Morning – is about to commence in the iconic Wollongong Town Hall this August.

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funthingstodo homesguide of amazing musical artists and wellknown stars from the stage, this series of Music in the Morning runs from August to November 2016. Each show is filled with laughs, toe-tapping melodies and incredible sing-alongs for you to enjoy.

Country Gold – John Bowles (8 August) kicks off the season with some heart-warming country classics. Songs from Willie Nelson, Anne Murray, John Denver, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty and many more that you can tap your feet too.

Swing to the Classics – Starring the NSW Police band & Swing Katz dancers (5 September) will take you on a delightful journey through Broadway hits, movie themes and alltime swing classics.

Dale Burridge (10 October) an

original Australian cast member of Phantom of the Opera with Marina Prior and Anthony Warlow and Les Miserables appears in this dynamic show of diverse vocal styles.

Scott Radburn & Friends (14 November) will entertain you with song, comedy, magic, sing-alongs and some good ol’variety entertainment. With Special guests Charlotte Rhiane and Michael Montgomery this is certainly a show you don’t want to miss.

Each Music in the Morning concert springs open at 10am with a FREE morning tea, where the audience can meet and mingle in a relaxed setting before the live music begins at 11am.

Wheelchair access, mobility assistance and hearing assistance are available.

Visit merrigong.com.au for details.

For more information visit whatsoninwollongong.com.au HAIR THE MUSICAL When: Now until 6 August 2016 Where: Arcadians Miners Lamp Theatre in Corrimal HAIR – Is an amazing rock musical.

So good it originally run an outstanding 1,750 performances when it opened in the US and 1,997 times in the UK. A show doesn’t run that long unless it’s good! Join this bohemian hippie counterculture and be a part of the sexual revolution of the 1960s. You’ll love this show. Book now at arcadians.org. au or phone 4284 8348.

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FFA CUP: WOLLONGONG WOLVES V SYDNEY FC When: 10 August 2016 Where: WIN Stadium The Wollongong Wolves from the PS4 National Premier League of New South Wales were drawn to play Sydney FC of the Hyundai A-League in the Round of 32 at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.

The Westfield FFA Cup is a national knockout tournament run by Football Federation Australia in conjunction with every State and Territory Member Federation in the country.

Each and every cup tie must be decided on the day, with extra time and penalties to decide results of matches drawn after 90 minutes.

Tickets from wsec.com.au For more information visit whatsoninwollongong.com.au SCULPTURES AT KILLALEA When: 13-16 October 2016

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Where: Killalea State Park This is an event to mark in your diary.

The Shellharbour Club Sculptures at Killalea festival is set to attract hundreds of award winning artists and sculptures keen to showcase their works at one of the most picturesque locations in the country – ‘The Farm’.

The weeklong event will be held within the grounds of the Killalea State Park and will welcome a mix of award winning artists; sculptures; locals and aboriginal artists all vying for a share in more than $10,000 in cash and prizes on offer.

This inaugural multi-day event will be free to the general public and is expected to attract thousands of visitors and their families into the region.

In a unique addition, the event will also have an ‘Artist Alley’ exhibition which is a chance to support the regions most talented creatives – be

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pasta with asparagus Asparagus is the star of this deliciously simple pasta dish.

INGREDIENTS • 500g pasta shells • 3 eggs, beaten • 90g butter • 1/2 cup cream • 1/2 cup grated parmesan • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed, halved and blanched • Snipped chives and salad, to serve

METHOD Step 1 Cook 500g pasta shells in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet instructions. Drain pasta and return to pan.

Step 2 Add eggs, butter, cream and parmesan to pasta, tossing quickly over a low heat.

Step 3 Add asparagus. Serve topped with snipped chives and accompany with salad.

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pasta carbonara You’re sure to find a new family favourite with this ultimate pasta carbonara recipe.

INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 150g thickly sliced pancetta, cut into thin matchsticks • 500g tagliatelle • 6 free-range egg yolks • 100ml thickened cream • 30g unsalted butter • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus extra to serve • 2/3 cup (50g) grated pecorino • 2/3 cup (50g) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

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Step 2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Drain.

Step 3 Lightly whisk eggs and cream in a bowl.

Step 4 Add the butter and parsley to pancetta, then add pasta and cheeses and toss well to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the cream mixture. Toss gently to combine – the pasta’s heat will cook the egg slightly and form a creamy sauce.

Season, then serve with extra parmesan and parsley.

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how to build a magazine rack Create the rack that will keep all your magazines in place. You can put this simple project together in an afternoon.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 64mm x 19mm pine • 42mm x 19mm pine • Measuring tape • Pencil • Combination square • 30mm timber screws • 50mm screws • Power Drill • Drill Bit • Hammer drill (optional) • Masonry bit (optional) • Wall plugs (optional) • Timber Filler • Sandpaper • Spirit Level • Nylon wall anchors (optional) • Acrylic paint • Paint brush STEP 1: CUT TIMBER Mark up and cut your timber. You’ll need two 650mm vertical pieces and four 530mm horizontal lengths of the 64mm x 19mm pine, plus two 400mm lengths of the 42mm x 19mm pine to use as internal “packers” that the magazines will rest on.

STEP 2: SAND EDGES Round off the sharp edges of the timber with sandpaper.

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STEP 5: ATTACH THE HORIZONTAL PIECES – PART TWO Once the internal “packers” are in place, secure the 530mm horizontal lengths over the top using 30mm timber screws.

STEP 6: ATTACH THE HORIZONTAL PIECES – PART THREE Place the two top rails in place so that the magazines are properly held.

Handy Hint Make sure that you don’t drive the screws in too hard – it could split the timber. First, drill guide holes. Then drive the screws in. Make sure they go in far enough that they countersink below the surface leaving a shallow divot in the timber.

STEP 7: FILL THE HOLES OVER THE SCREWS Take a small daub of timber filler to cover over the screws. Use a putty knife or paint scraper to smooth the filler out, keeping it level with the timber surface.

STEP 8: SAND THE FILLER FLAT Once the timber filler has dried, sand it so that you have a totally flat surface.

STEP 9: PAINT THE MAGAZINE RACK Paint the rack using an acrylic paint.

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A prestigious address where properties rarely change hands, this home has all the hallmarks of the perfect family home. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double car garage and in-ground pool!

Plus, Austinmer public school, beach and rock pools are literally at the end of the street.

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A dramatic setting with panoramic ocean and beach views, this private haven sits in a rare and exclusive, almost beachfront enclave where you can see and hear crashing waves whilst enjoying the privacy and tranquillity that being set between Lawrence Hargrave Drive and Haig Street offers.

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A free-flowing floor plan captures stunning views from every single aspect of its prized east-facing position. Your new home seamlessly flows to an expansive entertaining deck that guarantees the elusive ‘Wow factor.’ This spectacular residence is a way of life; your own priceless piece of paradise.

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Saturday 30 July, 11.00am, on site As advertised or by appointment Vanessa Denison-Pender 0488 443 174 ONEAGENCY Denison-Pender Property 349 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul 02 4267 3344 oneagencythirroul.com.au

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Investment Opportunity Awaits Enviably located, this apartment offers effortless resort style living in an ultra-convenient location. The modern sun filled apartment is currently tenanted for $425 per week and is a great investment opportunity This home features: • Two spacious bedrooms both with built in robes, ensuite to main bedroom • Functional layout with open plan kitchen/living/dining area • East facing balcony off living area • Lift access to undercover secure parking • Common facilities include two pools and tennis court • Close to all amenities, schools and University For all enquiries please contact the team at Illawarra Estate Agents on 4229 8255

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Unanderra 74 Beatus Street

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Meticulously Cared For

Sale

This ready made home presents the perfect entry level opportunity for young families, with it’s low maintenance single level living makes the perfect lifestyle choice with this warm and welcoming property.

• Three well scaled bedrooms with two equipped with built-in wardrobes • Central living area offers flexible lounge and dining spaces • Air conditioning, gas heating and timber flooring

$460,000 - $506,000

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Figtree 47 Edmund Avenue

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Live Large

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This home is perfect for the established family with a large living area downstairs providing loads of natural light throughout as well as extra room that can be converted into either study or second living area. Main bedrooom downstairs with walk in robe and spacious ensuite.

Oversized kitchen with loads of cupboard space and walk through laundry.

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• Double car port with the ability to be made into garage • Freshly painted work/storage shed out the back • Brand new range hood and dishwasher

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Berkeley 546 Northcliffe Drive

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A great opportunity to enter the property market, this value packed three bedroom home with STUDY represents superb buying. Boasting a high set position, close to a host of amenities, including local schools, shops and transport, this well presented property is an attractive prospect.

• Generous living area, with air conditioning • Modern flooring, paint, kitchen & bathroom • Extra large 56m2 double garage/workshop • Low maintenance, fully landscaped block of 613sqm

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Dapto 86 Marshall Street

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Rare Piece of Land in Central Dapto!!

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Prime location with loads of potential boasting approximately 1,900m2 of land. Currently zoned IN2 Light Industrial. This three bedroom home including living area, kitchen & sun-room plus off street parking. There is also a separate self contained granny flat.

$735,000

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Horsley 20 Woodridge Road

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Nothing to do but move in and enjoy this tastefully renovated family home. Featuring 3 great sized bedrooms with built in robes, large formal living & dining, modernised kitchen with stainless appliances overlooking a 2nd living or dining area with polished floors throughout plus a beautiful modern bathroom.

Outside you have a big wrap-around verandah, a huge backyard backyard with gardens and kids cubby house and a private gated carport all set on a 628m2 block.

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Dapto 99b Marshall Street

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With the availability of affordable housing at an all-time low, now is the time to jump on this 3 bedroom bargain! The original home in a small subdivision with a few subtle extras and walking distance to schools, clubs and public transport. Featuring great sized bedrooms, huge living and dining with 9ft ceilings throughout, spacious kitchen, updated bathroom with separate toilet, front yard space ideal to fence or use for 2nd parking option, plus a single remote garage. Potential rental return of around $380 per week.

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Dapto 99a Marshall Street

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Are you the excited first home buyer? Perhaps the savvy investor? Maybe a retiree? Either way this property is perfect for you! This brand new, low maintenance property is just a short stroll to local schools, clubs and public transport. Featuring 3 large bedrooms with built robes, open plan living and dining with 9ft ceilings throughout, huge modern kitchen, alfresco plus single remote garage with internal access.

$459,000

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Albion Park Rail 11 Boonerah Street

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Occupy Or Develop

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Extremely desirable location between shops and railway station and minutes from Lake Illawarra. Neat three bedroom renovated residence, with many features including built in robes, floating floors, modern bathroom, family room plus study. Full width timber deck and large 6x4m shed. Builders note dimensions 15.6x 46.3m area 724m2

$520,000-$550,000

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Four bedrooms with study or fifth bedroom possible inlaw retreat on the ground floor. Generous formal living, tiled dining leading on to huge rumpus over looking colourbond alfresco entertaining area. Full ducted air conditioning through the home. Entertainers kitchen with ample bench and storage plus dishwasher. Upstairs family room great children’s retreat. Master with ensuite, walk in robe and juliet balcony with area views. All bedrooms with built ins, two bathrooms plus powder room. Inground pool with sandstone paving, waterfall and plenty of northern sunlight, spacious level yard. Enjoy the quiet cul de sac location. Convenient to local schools, shops and transport.

$689,000-$715,000

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Albion Park Rail 47 Koona Street

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Large executive residence on a huge lakeside parcel of land. Featuring four bedrooms, three with built in wardrobes, two bathrooms, formal lounge, rumpus room, ultra modern chefs kitchen recently renovated, dining/ family room and huge undercover outdoor entertaining area opening to generous level backyard adjoining lakefront reserve. Direct views to Koona Bay and identifiable subdivision potential on this almost 1100m2 lot with two street frontages.

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Flinders 37 Rosemont Cct

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Stunning Design Overlooking The Park

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Unquestionable quality from the landscaped front yard over looking central park land. Four double sized bedrooms master with ensuite and walk in robe, decorative claw foot bath to main bathroom with in vogue tones. Spacious modern floor plan with floating oak washed coloured floors and full ducted air conditioning. Stone island bar kitchen with 900mm stainless steel appliances and huge walk in pantry. Separate theatre or rumpus room. Open plan living rolling out to Alfresco area over looking inground pool. Perfectly located only a short drive to shopping at Shellharbour Square and all your amenities including Flinders Public School, electric train station to Sydney and the beautiful beaches of Shellharbour.

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BARRACK POINT 5 Shell Cove Road

4 bed. 2 bath. 1 car.

RARE OFFERING – BETWEEN TWO BEACHES

For Sale $1.15m View by appointment Mark Spinelli 0401 385 662

Gorgeous character filled home with 11 foot ceilings. Spacious lounge/dining area, expansive kitchen with beautiful new granite benchtops and gas cooking, flows to large meals/extra living space which steps out to the flat yard with generous sized shed.

Currently four bedrooms, however could be easily converted to five bedrooms. Stunning near new bathroom, with a spa bath, shower, and tiled to ceiling. Excellent rumpus/living area upstairs, being spacious and opening out to large tiled balcony with water glimpses.

Second driveway and side access for extra parking.

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SHELL COVE 4 Rangoon Avenue

3 bed. 2 bath. 2 car.

BRAND NEW – READY TO MOVE IN

For Sale $740,000-$775,000 View Saturday 30th July 11:00-11:30am Mark Spinelli 0401 385 662

Freestanding villas (apart from garage being joined). Two to choose from.

Quality inclusions throughout. Beautiful spacious living area flowing to large outdoor undercover entertaining area through dual access extra wide sliding doors, giving the home that real open feel. Kitchen with 40mm Caesarstone island benchtop, gas stove and more. Main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe, the other two bedrooms with built in wardrobes. Main bathroom with modern 600x300mm tiles to the ceiling and freestanding bath. One villa has a double garage and the other has a single garage with large side access for caravan or boat.

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Albion Park

We put you first

ALBION PARK 41B TRIPOLI WAY

MUST SELL - $642,500

7 Years Young - Dream Single Level Home Room for the all those boys toys! Situated with-in walking distance to Albion Parks main shopping centre and schools, Albion Park First National offers this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property. Master bedroom is complete with walk-in robe and ensuite.

• Air conditioned main lounge room is located at the front of the property and the home also offers a theatre room of fifth bedroom if required.

• Kitchen opens out onto the dining area which in turn looks out onto the undercover outdoor entertaining area.

• Double garage with remote control and internal access through into the property.

• The property has side gated access, large enough for a large boat or caravan.

• Plus there is also an additional double garage at the rear of the property, complete with workshop space, single drive through roller door and additional undercover area at the rear large enough for 3 cars.

• The rest of the back yard is grassed area for the kids to play or the pets to run around.

• All of this is located on a flat 702m2 block with only 1 step into the house.

This type of property is very hard to find, with plenty of room all the big boys toys or tradie vans and trailers.

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$799,000 - $829,000

Prestige With Privacy over and down to the floor • Pop up power points and phone charges are conveniently located in the kitchen bench top • Quality Smeg appliances throughout the kitchen with a 900mm stainless steel oven and cook top completing the package • Two (2) open plan living areas with air conditioning for entertaining and comfort, all with raked 3.6m ceilings • Spotted Gum hardwood timber floors throughout kitchen and living areas • Five (5) metre wide bi-fold doors open up giving you even more room for entertaining under the main roof for that inside - outside feeling • Outdoor kitchen has a custom built pizza oven, stainless steel bbq and a mini built in stainless and glass bar fridge • Overlooking a large yard for the growing family or large enough to still put in a pool if required This property is second to none and is located to local beaches and restaurants.

Why build when you can buy already built to the highest quality and style.

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Contact Darren to inspect today on 0413 747 322

PRIMBEE 25A WINDANG ROAD

First National Albion Park is proud to offer a truly magnificent property that will take your breathe away, with its finish and fittings dedicated to ensuring your life is pampered and relaxed. Architectural designed unique home it is one of Primbee’s finest.

• Only 3 years young on a 764m2 block • Four (4) bedroom plus study area • Two (2) bathrooms • Two (2) car garage with internal access • Room for a boat or caravan • Natural gas, instantaneous hot water and a top of the range alarm system • Master bedroom consists of a large walk-in robe and the room also contains an additional built-in wardrobe and the ensuite has 2 large waterfall showers heads • Open plan kitchen area is designed for entertaining, and consists of Caesar stone bench tops which extend

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Contact Darren to inspect today on 0413 747 322

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