This home in the heart of Wagga harks to a bygone era when homes were built to last. Photo: Fitzpatricks Real Estate.
Representing a unique opportunity for a central lifestyle in a period home, 59 Trail Street is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom property just waiting for the right family to put their stamp on it.
This home has many of the hallmark features of early 20th century Wagga homes, with high ceilings, archways, ornate details, cornices, skirts and large windows.
“Though it is historic, it has been updated, with a redone kitchen and an enclosed verandah adding an extra living space. Given the amount of space remaining on the block, it’s ripe for an extension,” Fitzpatricks Real Estate agent Paul Gooden says.
“Work could be done quite easily to better the home and there are plenty of examples in the suburb of people doing just that.”
Trends and tastes come and go but foundational components of a house, like red brick construction and a central position, make for a great basis for further investment.
“It’d be hard to overcapitalise with a home like this, especially considering its great position in town,” Paul says.
“Any owner who wants to change this property is working with a great base. The bedrooms especially, are quite large and the living room makes an immediate impression with its expansive feel.”
Significantly adding to the home’s value in recent years is the bungalow, set at the back of the block in the garden.
“The home is currently used as an Airbnb but its potential is limitless. It could be a guest space, a hobby space, a home office, a gym, a library, a teenage hangout space, you name it,” Paul says.
With a kitchenette, power, water, air-conditioning and plenty of room, it is a malleable space which could adjust to almost any configuration the homeowner desires.
“The benefit of a detached space for a hobby space or office is that it removes someone from distractions in the house. Someone who has been looking for their own private space will see the value here,” Paul says.
Set among the garden’s greenery, the bungalow is geared towards peace and quiet.
“The garden is low maintenance and it acts as a nice little retreat, best enjoyed from the verandah,” Paul says.
Set just a few streets away from the centre of town, this property is in the perfect spot to take advantage of Wagga’s best amenities and entertainment.
“Pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, cafes, it’s all within a five or ten-minute walk. You wouldn’t even need a car if you lived here, which is not something you can say for most properties in town,” Paul says.
“Yet despite that central position, it’s still far enough away that it’s peaceful and quiet. It’s the best of both worlds.”
Few properties can claim to have what 59 Trail Street has – a lifestyle in the centre of town, a solid foundation for future growth, classic design features and a second building just waiting to be exploited to the fullest.
“It really makes an impression. As soon as you step in and you get a sense of the history of the place, the old-fashioned design with its high ceilings and unique details, it just grabs you instantly,” Paul says.
For more information on 59 Trail Street in Wagga, call Paul Gooden on 0418 967 982 and be sure to check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
