Colonnades, decorative balustrades, balconies and a cobblestone driveway set the scene. Photo: Fitzpatricks Real Estate.
Perched above Kooringal, taking in sweeping views of Lake Albert on a 1908 sqm block, 30-32 Andrews Avenue is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home representing the absolute cream of the crop in Riverina property.
Up a cobblestone drive, past mature palms shielding the property from the road, this remarkable home greets you with colonnades and a distinctive decorative balustrade girding a wraparound verandah.
“Many homes go for that sort of mansion look but this property really has it. It has the size and the aesthetic to call itself a mansion and it’s a one of one,” Fitzpatricks Real Estate agent Shaun Lowry says.
Grand proportions are a theme throughout, from the large living room, to the mezzanine, the separate dining room, the downstairs lounge and especially the kitchen.
“The kitchen is just huge and it’s one of the most interesting parts of the home, which is saying something. What really steals your attention is the huge island bench finished with Caribbean Jade-coloured quartzite,” Shaun says.
The massive island bench with its distinctive blue-green colour is served by Smeg ovens, a blast chiller and warming drawer and a butler’s pantry acting as a second kitchen.
“That second butler’s kitchen is larger than most primary kitchens and it adds a lot of utility to the home,” Shaun says.
But central to the kitchen’s appeal and the appeal of many of the home’s rooms is the view, a sweeping panorama of Kooringal, Lake Albert and the distant hills.
“Everywhere possible, the view has been put front and centre with large doors and windows but of course, the property’s verandah is the best spot to enjoy the view,” Shaun says.
“If that wasn’t enough, three of the home’s five bedrooms have Juliet balconies. And there’s plenty of room on the verandah for seating; you could easily have dinner parties and drinks looking out at the view.”
The main suite itself has a similarly captivating view, as well as boasting palatial proportions, an ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in robe. Additionally, the property effectively has a second main suite on the first floor.
“The second suite is entirely self-contained, with a large lounge room which could act as a fourth living space for the home,” Shaun says.
“Alternatively, given that the second suite has the floor to itself, the lounge could be a living area for the person living in that room, expanding the possibility for multigenerational living.”
Though the property may seem perched in the clouds, it’s just a five-minute drive from the centre of Wagga and even closer to Lake Albert, with all its parks, schools, walks and cycling trails.
“The lifestyle is really something; you’re in one of the most sought-after parts of Wagga, you’re close to the centre of town and there are plenty of leisure assets nearby,” Shaun says.
As one would expect of a home in this price range, no expense has been spared and the property is stacked with features both big and small, which make for a comfortable life.
“Even things like the fixtures and the tapware are top-notch; everything in this home has been designed to stand the test of time and look good doing it,” Shaun says.
All bathrooms are finished with Travertino porcelain and Meir champagne tapware, the home has split air conditioning, the yard has automated sprinklers, the kitchen features integrated appliances and the dining room is awash with light from multiple skylights.
“Whether you look at aesthetic touches like ceiling roses or more practical aspects like the four-car garage with a storage room, it’s clear the home has been carefully designed and renovated,” Shaun says.
“This home doesn’t need superlatives, it just needs to be seen.”
For more information on 30-32 Andrews Avenue in Kooringal, contact Shaun Lowry, and make sure to check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
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