19 Eastern Avenue

Straight from the pages of a fairytale, this newly renovated family home occupies an immense 1682sqm north facing allotment encircled by spectacular native bush & thriving established gardens, & feels more than a little bit magical. Completely hidden from the street & featuring a perfectly private in-ground pool, step inside & discover a generous lounge room warmed by a built-in slow combustion wood fire, upstairs parents' retreat complete with luxurious walk-in wardrobe & ensuite, & a stunning new gourmet kitchen that connects seamlessly to a vast covered alfresco entertaining area overlooking the glorious greenscape. Adjacent to the magnificent urban oasis that is Mangerton Park with its abundant native flora & fauna, bushwalking, & playground, The Illawarra Grammar School is just 700m from home, Mangerton Corner Store delicious coffee & treats are a tempting 750m away, & of course vibrant Wollongong CBD shopping, dining, & entertainment delights are are yours in an easy 6 min drive. Comprehensively renovated Colonial-style double storey home featuring original timber French doors & leadlight detailing. Sturdy brick & tile construction built to withstand the test of time. Peacefully set back from the street accessed via a verdant garden-lined driveway. 5 ample bedrooms, all including built-in robes & ceiling fans, 2 with ensuites. Carpeted master suite features huge walk-in wardrobe, skylight, & elegant ensuite. Generous lounge with wood fire & bifold doors to enclose if desired. New open plan kitchen/living/dining space connects to superb outdoor entertaining. Glamorous cooks' kitchen includes enormous island bench, Westinghousefreestanding 900mm gas cooktop & oven, chic black sink & tapware, 40mm stone benchtops, & Bosch dishwasher. Expansive covered alfresco entertaining area embraces the beautiful bush outlook. Attractive wide board hybrid timber flooring on entry level, fresh carpet upstairs. Study nook on upper level plus recently renovated family bathroom. Detached double garage with workshop & adjoining bathroom. Extraordinarily beautiful in-ground pool surrounded by native bush. 2 additional off street parking spaces. Fenced yard. Kids' cubby house.