Renovated to present a modern take on a classic coastal cottage, this Coledale home boasts enough land to host grand family celebrations or enjoy your own private oasis. Photos: Ryan Morgan.
To anyone who has stepped through 2 Gifford Street, Coledale, it makes sense that the property is hitting the market for the first time in three and a half decades.
Estates of this size in this location are rare, according to McNeice X’s David Hyslop.
“This is one of those updated character homes that are synonymous with the area, and very tightly held,” he says.
But more than that, it’s the home itself, and everything wrapped around it, that makes it a standout.
Nestled on a gently sloping 1376 sqm block on a sea-facing curve of a quiet cul-de-sac, the light-filled family home has been renovated to the highest standard.
“It’s been lovingly restored to present a modern take on a classic coastal cottage,” David says.
Among the fresh upgrades to the timeless coastal interiors, engineered oak flooring brings warmth to the living spaces of the upper ground floor.
Here you’ll find three of four bedrooms, including a main bedroom complete with plantation shutters, ceiling fan and a stylish renovated ensuite featuring open shower, floating vanity and oversized mirror cabinetry.
The beautifully renovated main bathroom has a freestanding bathtub, open shower and floating double vanity.
But the true heart of the home is the expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. It heroes a statement kitchen with a large 40 mm stone island bench, Blanco gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and Westinghouse electric oven.
This connects to the balcony, bringing natural light and coastal breezes right through.
Downstairs, the self-contained living quarters include the generous, tiled fourth bedroom. It’s joined on the lower ground floor by a storage cupboard, a combined laundry and ensuite bathroom and a versatile second living or rumpus area, ideal for families, guests or a teenager’s retreat.
The lower ground flows out to a variety of outdoor entertainment spaces including a covered al fresco dining spot, a firepit and a generous backyard framed by palm trees and native gums, ideal for grand garden parties.
“The owners have loved the space and the privacy of the grounds, but they’ve also hosted family weddings in the backyard,” David says. “You could easily have kids’ parties with jumping castles or just about anything you need. It’s an entertainer’s paradise, and the perfect backdrop for creating special memories.”
A veggie garden and an outdoor workshop/studio attached to a storage space/garden shed bring additional functionality outside.
Spooling out from here are the expansive, private, bowery grounds offering rare direct laneway access straight to the beach.
“It’s an oasis of endless opportunities to grow in one of Coledale’s most desired streets,” David says.
Despite the apparent seclusion, the property is close to all the amenities that make the Coledale community so highly sought-after, including Coledale Public School, beaches and the famous Coledale RSL.
Then, there’s the neighbourhood itself.
“It’s a tight-knit community with a lot of families in the street,” David says. “It’s the kind of spot where neighbours know each other. They get together for Christmas parties in the street.”
For more information on 2 Gifford Street, Coledale, call McNeice X’s David Hyslop on 0417 784 945.
Original Article published by Dione David on Region Illawarra.
