PROPERTY WATCH
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It's hard to imagine many properties in the Illawarra being closer to the beach than the one at 2 Corbett Avenue in Thirroul.
Located at the eastern end of the small street, the home is separated from the beach by a strip of beautiful landscaping and a small hill.
Also, the view from the upstairs balcony creates the illusion that the water laps right up to the house.
You just need to take a few steps out of your front door and you're on the sands of McCauley's Beach with the surf break of Sandon Point just to your south.
The home itself sits on a 651 square metre block with 45 metres of beach frontage.
Inside are floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs and down.
There are three bedrooms - where you can wake to ocean views - plus a self-contained flat.
Outside is a covered entertaining area, a plunge pool and a gazebo.
There is also a three-car garage with plenty of storage and internal access to the home.
The house is being sold by Simon Beaufils at Ray White Helensburgh.
There is an on-site auction on February 22. No reserve has been set but recent sales in Wollongong's north have ranged from $2.5 million to $3.7 million.
Living with nature
A million-dollar environmentally sensitive Mount Kembla property is up for sale.
The property at 66 William James Drive has been designed by an award-winning architect with the environment in mind.
The four-bedroom home is oriented so the windows catch the path of the winter sun and warm the house while the summer sun tracks directly over without hitting any windows.
The house's width and the positioning of the doors, windows and louvres allows a cross-flow to circulate through the home even in very low breezes.
There is 10,000 litres of rainwater storage that is used in the garden taps, toilets and washing machine.
The house features the capacity to park eight cars in the basement, while upstairs there are timber floors, three-metre high ceilings and a covered verandah for entertaining.
There is also a swimming pool and cabana as well as storage space that would be perfect for a wine cellar.
The property is being sold by Matt Geary from MMJ Wollongong and they are looking for offers over $1.449 million.
Restored splendour
Wilgendine, a property at Corrimal which dates back to the 1880s, is on the market with Belle Property.
Situated on more than 2000 square metres of leafy grounds, the home has been sympathetically restored with attention to detail, including the retention of classical ornate detail and antique marble fireplaces.
This two-storey home boasts four bedrooms - two with walk-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom - a parents' retreat, a loft and a long, covered balcony ideal for entertaining.
The property is for sale by tender through Belle Property's Craig Stott with the closing date set at February 28.
Country cottages
Empty nesters looking to downsize in the country might look at some new cottage homes being built in the Renwick development in Mittagong.
The latest stage in the popular development will see 18 two, three or four-bedroom homes on blocks ranging from 365 to 535 square metres.
Priced from $390,000, the cottages would also suit those entering the property market.
The homes are designed by builders like Barrington Homes, Firstyle Homes, GJ Gardner, Hotondo Homes and Allworth Homes.
Renwick is a 600-lot development that will feature a village centre and walking and cycling paths.
One-third of the 115ha site will remain as open parks and spaces.
There is an information day for the cottage homes on Saturday from 10am at the Renwick Sales Centre, Renwick Drive, Mittagong. Those interested should also visit here.
Worth a look
• A 2-bedroom Corrimal house for auction through Belle Property
• A 3-bedroom Figtree villa for $569,000 through Peter Taranto
• A 3-bedroom Gwynneville unit for $520,000 through Ray White
• A 3-bedroom Mt St Thomas house for auction through One Agency
• A 2-bedroom Wollongong unit for $285,000 through Elders
