Postcard perfect outside, deceptively spacious within, seeing is believing this cleverly renovated and extended Thirroul home. Photos: HodderBorg.
It’s all classic cottage charm from the kerb, but don’t let the quaint facade of 247 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul fool you.
Beyond the front door, heritage charm yields to a deceptively large five-bedroom family home that HodderBorg agent Bradley Dryburgh says surprises people without fail.
“People step inside, and invariably they say, ‘Wow, it’s so much bigger than expected,'” he says. “It’s a really deep home, and you have to see how much space you have to believe it.”
Renovated and extended for a warm and inviting atmosphere, an abundance of natural light complements crisp, white interiors, raised ceilings, wooden floors and plantation shutters.
Generous living spaces provide flexibility for modern living.
At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen, complete with a generous butler’s pantry, additional storage and plenty of preparation space, will appeal to keen home cooks and entertainers alike.
Open planned with the living and dining spaces, this all flows out to the al fresco area, a sparkling mineral pool and a level lawn.
It’s an outdoor entertainment space where family and friends can keep an eye on the kids, and poolside cocktails and a long lunch can dissolve into a typically Illawarra evening.
“That private outdoor sanctuary has been designed for year-round enjoyment,” Brad says. “At twilight, you can gather around the beautiful backyard firepit, which looks up to the escarpment.”
The property also comes with development approval for a double carport at the front of the residence for future flexibility and functionality.
This stunning home is positioned a short walk from Thirroul’s stunning beaches, ocean pools, quality schools, public transport links and all the charms and conveniences of Thirroul Village.
“From Finbox and Blackbird to Cirros pizzeria, that includes some of the best cafes and restaurants the Illawarra has to offer,” Brad says.
For families, professionals, downsizers and holidaymakers looking for that easy coastal lifestyle in one of the Illawarra’s most sought-after beachside communities, or even savvy investors looking for a high-performance property, Brad says there’s no property quite like this in the Illawarra.
“Thirroul is popular for a reason. But location aside, it’s the kind of home you walk into and think, ‘This is a home I can see myself living in for a long time,'” he says.
“The current owners won’t ever forget this home where they brought their children up, close to the beach and one of the best precincts of the region. They’ve squeezed every bit of joy they could out of life in that home and are excited for a new family to do the same.”
For more information on 247 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul, call HodderBorg’s Bradley Dryburgh on 0423 402 562.
Original Article published by Dione David on Region Illawarra.
