The pool provides a stunning centrepiece to an already beautiful home. Photo: Fitzpatricks Real Estate.
Everyone wants the history and solidity that an old home provides but they don’t want to miss out on the comforts of a modern build. Braeside at 117 Gurwood Street, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Wagga, combines both.
Built in the 1890s, about 20 years after Wagga officially became a city, Braeside is one of the older homes in town and it has stood the test of time as a solid, resilient home.
“Braeside is classic Wagga and it’s got plenty of features and touches that people love in old builds. High ceilings, cornices and wide French doors all add a lot of warmth to the home,” Fitzpatricks Real Estate agent Paul Gooden says.
Yet it couldn’t be said that it’s a home stuck in the past. The property has been continually updated in the past 130 years in all the ways that count.
The kitchen, bathroom, living spaces and second-storey addition show a tasteful process of modernisation.
“Take a look at the kitchen. It’s been completely renovated, everything is brand new and extremely high quality; it works perfectly as a stylish and practical space,” Paul says.
The bathrooms have received the same treatment. The main bathroom has been done up in a minimalist style that respects function and that still suits the simple design principles of the original home.
“Modernism and that older style are a hard thing to balance but this home does it so well and of course the modern amenities make daily living so easy,” Paul says.
The home’s largest renovation in its 130-year history is the double-storey addition to the rear of the property. It is no small addition either, boasting a bedroom, bathroom, laundry and rumpus room.
“Possibilities are endless with the rear addition; it could be a rental, a guest suite or even a home office. In general, the property would be great to run a business from as there is rear lane access,” Paul says.
“The owner even purchased more land from a neighbour to expand the lawn and gain that rear lane access; there’s a lot of room for a home business.”
Design and layout is an important part of this property’s appeal. Set back from the street with the pool in the rear surrounded by ivy-covered fences, the home is peaceful and private, giving a family the quiet they need.
While inside, the home’s design lends itself to a family that needs space and versatility.
“There are two dining areas, one formal, one casual, a lounge room and a family room. That’s not even mentioning the large backyard with established trees and the covered alfresco dining area,” Paul says.
But the centre of the home is the stunning pool.
“We’ve had nearly 20 groups come through on one day and they all said something about the pool. Lots of the rooms indoors have views of the pool, it’s such a great centrepiece and it looks great lit up at night. Each part of the home brings the outside in,” Paul says.
Sitting on a 952 sqm block just a few streets from the centre of Wagga, this home has easy access to all the best that town has to offer.
“The property is central but at the same time it’s not in a busy part of town. The main street is just a few minutes’ walk away but the home is set back from the street, making the home very private,” Paul says.
Combining the best of both worlds, the property benefits from the best restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops in Wagga without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
Stylish yet historic, comfortable yet classic, with a great location to boot, there aren’t many properties like 117 Gurwood Street in Wagga.
For more information on 117 Gurwood Street in Wagga Wagga, call Paul Gooden on 0418 967 982. Make sure you check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
