Prestige family living at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment

Set on a huge allotment on the fringe of Mount Keira, this stunning home offers dream family living in one of the region's most picturesque locations. Four bedrooms are accompanied by multiple living areas and superb alfresco entertaining, while sprawling gardens promise a spectacular outdoor oasis to call your own. Just footsteps from bushwalking trails and only ten minutes (approx.) from your choice of breathtaking beaches, this address also offers moments-from-home access to Wollongong's bustling CBD, ensuring you'll have the best of both worlds at your fingertips. <br/><br/><br/>Location<br/><br/>This coveted address is surrounded by natural beauty and only moments from every convenience, promising a superb family lifestyle. Situated at the base of Mount Keira, you'll have easy walking access to bushwalking trails, while just ten minutes from home (approx.) you'll have your pick of stunning beaches to spend sunny days enjoying. Walk to the beautiful Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens to find a dreamy picnic spot, and drive to the renowned Wollongong Botanic Gardens in moments. <br/><br/>Balgownie Village's shops and cafes are only four minutes from home (approx.), while the welcoming township of Fairy Meadow offers vibrant shopping and a choice of supermarkets just seven minutes away (approx.). <br/>Pleasant Heights Public School and Keira High School are both a short drive away ensuring easy school mornings ahead, while proximity to the University of Wollongong ensures this address is ideal for students of all ages. <br/><br/>Drive to Wollongong's CBD in 11 minutes (approx.) and enjoy an easy drive to Sydney, just over an hour from home (approx.). Alternatively, leave the car at Fairy Meadow Station to enjoy regular rail transfers.<br/><br/>The Parrish Avenue street Christmas party is a huge highlight every year, bringing the neighbourhood families together to celebrate. With friendly neighbours sure to make you feel instantly welcomed, this location is more than just a lifestyle, it's a place to belong.<br/><br/><br/>Property<br/><br/>Families seeking an impressive home with plenty of heart will fall head over heels for this stunning residence, nestled within lush gardens at the base of the Illawarra Escarpment. A towering native red cedar takes pride of place in the front garden, providing the perfect complement to the home's stately façade and grand front entry. <br/><br/>The lower level reveals multiple living areas, with a large home office complementing a stunning formal living room, an activity room, and spacious open-plan living showcasing a recently renovated kitchen flanked by dining and TV room spaces. The brand-new guest powder room provides convenience for the lower floor, while the large walk-in laundry with internal/external access is a welcome inclusion for family living. <br/><br/>A grand staircase sits under a dramatic full-height void, inviting you to the upper level where four bedrooms provide inviting retreats for the whole family. Parents will love escaping to the master suite, where a walk-thru robe and sparkling ensuite await and views into the cedar's branches provide a beautiful, leafy outlook to wake up to. The kids' rooms are all equipped with built-in robes for easy storage and share the newly renovated main bathroom. <br/><br/>Outside, a covered outdoor entertaining area with overhead heating promises easy alfresco dining, while the garden beyond is a stunning oasis designed by a native plant expert to create a garden that is as beautiful as it is ecologically important.<br/><br/>Other highlights include a motorised driveway gate, ducted heating and cooling, under-stair and under-house storage, and a secure garage complemented by gated driveway parking. <br/><br/><br/>Lifestyle<br/><br/>Surrounded by magnificent forests and gardens, this superb family home offers an away-from-it-all lifestyle just moments from big-city conveniences and some of the region's most beautiful beaches.<br/><br/>Don't miss your chance to inspect this wonderful home for yourself. Call today to arrange a viewing. <br/>