Neat as a pin, pretty as a picture, this Woonona home was masterfully renovated by the owner-builder who lived there. Photo: M+M.
Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by towering bushland trees, 56 Joseph Street, Woonona is an immaculate single-level turnkey, freshly renovated from top to toe by its current owner and occupant, the skilled builder behind Newfound Building.
The sturdy bones of the original 60s/70s cottage are still there, but entirely reskinned with a light, bright coastal aesthetic and a flexible floorplan made for family enjoyment.
Selling agent Troy McNeice of Molenaar + McNiece says for obvious reasons, the home has attracted enormous interest from young couples and families, but also empty nesters.
“They want a quality, low-maintenance home where they can still host the kids when they come to stay,” he says.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home set on 639 sqm has been transformed into a contemporary coast-meets-hinterlands oasis.
“Due to the spikes in cost and long waiting lists for renovations since COVID, there is great demand in the market right now for homes that are ready to move into. You need not touch a thing in this home and the presentation is very much on-trend,” he says.
“This is not a cheap renovation – the finishes have been done to a quality the current owner was happy to put his name to as a builder himself.”
Thanks to a clever use of skylights, high clerestory windows and generous glass in the main living area, the home basks in natural light.
“Homes this close to the escarpment are sought after by people who want that rainforest feel and the privacy of the bushland, but the trade-off is often that a lot of them can feel quite dark. But not this one,” Troy says. “The home has been oriented and designed to capture loads of that lovely morning light.”
Complemented by a crisp, neutral colour palette, the house is characterised by Blackbutt timber flooring, chic tiling, plantation shutters and stylish pendant lighting.
Between the split system air conditioning, ceiling fans and log-burning fire warming up the heart of the home, the new owner can expect year-round comfort.
A spacious master bedroom comes with a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and one of the two other bedrooms has a built-in wardrobe.
The freshly renovated bathroom features a deep, standalone tub that beckons you in for a soak after a long day.
There’s also plenty of cleverly appointed storage throughout, including a ladder to the attic.
The home has been optimised for indoor-outdoor living and caters to a diverse range of experiences. Photo: M+M.
The generous kitchen is a delightful space for the home chef to work in, with Fisher & Paykel appliances, gas cooking and an oversized kitchen island, double sink and breakfast bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
This overlooks the spacious open-plan living area, complete with a study nook great for working from home or studying. This in turn flows through to the deck overlooking the generous backyard, which is shrouded in the privacy of an enchanting bush backdrop that’s never to be built out.
“We’ve had many comments about the privacy and abundant birdlife here,” Troy says. “It’s a home for nature lovers.”
There is a delightful al fresco dining space that’s begging for a barbecue. Here you can share a cheese platter and crack open a few cold ones, as you watch the kids kick a ball on the open lawn, play on the jungle gym or muck around with the dog.
At dusk, retreat to the firepit and settle in for banter, nibbles and drinks under the stars.
The property has a side vehicle access driveway with a lock-up carport, an oversized separate garage and additional storage under the house.
It is located with laneway access to Popes Road, and walking distance to Woonona shops, cafes and schools.
The price guide for this home is $1,400,000.
Sitting at the intersection where Illawarra’s verdant escarpment meets the pristine coastline of Wollongong’s northern suburbs, the home’s location is one of its greatest drawcards.
“Woonona has been overlooked over the years, and somewhat overshadowed by its northern neighbours. But in recent years it has seen a gentrification and is coming into its own. It’s now easily one of the hottest Wollongong suburbs,” Troy says.
“People want to be here for the lifestyle and the slightly better value for money for something still a commutable distance to Sydney.”
For more information on 56 Joseph Street, Woonona contact Troy McNeice of Molenaar + McNiece on 0402 756 302.
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