First home buyers have emerged victorious in securing a southern Illawarra property under the hammer, with a renovated home in Mount Warrigal fetching $1.02 million at auction.
Property Details
The residence at 29 Charlton Street, Mount Warrigal sits on a generous 582-square-metre block and features three bedrooms, modern finishes, and seamless indoor/outdoor living. It is located just moments from the shores of Lake Illawarra, offering an enviable lifestyle opportunity.
Co-selling agent Ben Linnehan from Ray White Albion Park revealed that three bids were placed during the auction, and the home was ultimately sold to first home buyers from North Wollongong.
A Well-Presented Home
Mr Linnehan described the property as a "really well-presented home" that had undergone extensive renovations, including a new roof, kitchen, and bathroom. "The current owners had done a really nice job with it; there's nothing to do at all," he said.
He also highlighted the home's rare positioning: "It's rare that you get an older house that sits up on the high side of the street and takes full advantage of the views. And it's north-facing over Lake Illawarra, so you just had a nice, uninterrupted view of the lake."
The property also includes a double car garage and ample storage, making it an ideal choice for first home buyers. According to Cotality, the median house value in Mount Warrigal currently stands at $891,311.
Another Property Sold After Decades of Family Ownership
Elsewhere in the region, a property at 155 Brogers Creek Road, Brogers Creek was sold under the hammer for $1.775 million after being held by the same family for decades.
Selling agent Rob Linnehan, also from Ray White Albion Park, confirmed the property was purchased by a Sydney-based buyer and attracted multiple registered bidders.
Scenic Country Property
"There's a lot of exotic plants, trees and shrubs on the property. It's very scenic, pretty country... And it has a wildlife corridor through it," Mr Linnehan said.
Set on nine-and-a-half acres in the Wattamolla Valley, the property is just minutes from the heart of Berry. The solid concrete panel home, built in 1974, features three bedrooms and had remained in the same family since construction. Additional highlights include an outdoor entertaining area with a pizza oven, landscaped surrounds, and an established orchard with citrus trees.
