A stunning home has just hit the market in the bustling regional town of Orange, giving luxury regional buyers a chance to realise their country home dreams.
The newly renovated cottage, at 147 Sale St Orange, is the ultimate fusion of country charm and contemporary features and is listed for sale with a price guide of $2 million.
Our City Real Estate principal agent Lan Snowden says the property is among the most beautiful he’s ever put on the market in Orange.
“Something of this calibre is pretty rare,” he says.
“It’s a reno that’s as good as I’ve ever seen. They have put a lot of work into it, and it’s quite something.”
The Orange NSW home is capturing attention for its stunning renovation. Picture: Our City Real Estate
Utterly delightful
Set on a generous 1200-plus sqm block, the original classic three-bedroom cottage has been completely restored with the period features fully intact. But new additions have added a new level of prestige.
“The family are originally Orange locals, and they had come back and thought this was going to be their forever home, so they spared no expense,” Snowden explains.
“But they have to relocate back to the city, which is a pity because it’s one of the best renovations.”
Outside, the classic white weatherboard has been restored and matched with timber decking. Sitting behind a picket fence, the façade presents an idyllic quaint cottage.
But inside, the home embodies contemporary country living at its finest. Take a tour of this stunning renovation in the gallery below:
The bedrooms at the front of the home are spacious with high ceilings, crisp white walls and refurbished timber floors.
While the back of the home is a carefully crafted extension that certainly creates a new legacy for this traditional family home.
Here buyers will find a sprawling modern open-plan living area with soaring ceilings and seamless white polished concrete that warms in the winter sun.
“They’ve done a super modern renovation with this huge kitchen living area,” Snowden says.
“It’s north facing so the whole area is flooded with light that comes through the floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows at the back.”
From the kitchen sink, there are panoramic backyard views and it’s only a few short steps to a sizeable outdoor entertainer’s terrace, perfect for family get-togethers.
Plus, the luxury doesn’t stop there with thoughtful details sprinkled throughout, like, a central gas fireplace in the living area, modern kitchen cabinetry, a palatial kitchen island bench, a laundry with plenty of folding room, and plantation shutters.
“There’s a mudroom off the driveway entry, which I love,” Snowden adds.
“Another feature is the Velux skylight above the shower in the ensuite, which is pretty cool because it feels like you’re semi-outside in nature.”
To the side of the home, there is also a large garage equipped with running water and power, which Snowden says has plenty of scope to be transformed into a separate work studio.
Location is king
While the renovation is clearly the wow factor of this sale, Snowden says the location is another major drawcard.
“It’s a very central location in Orange. It’s walkable, with the main street only four blocks away.
“It’s really close to everything but it’s on a giveaway street, so there’s not a lot of traffic, and it’s very quiet,” he says.
In surrounding streets, new townhouses are going in as people flock to the area – showing it’s a location in demand.
But Snowden adds that a property of this size in the location is unheard of and buyers will have plenty of room to move.
A home of this size will appeal to many different types of buyers. Picture: Our City Real Estate
Angus Moore, economist at PropTrack, says such a splendid home will likely garner attention among luxury buyers, especially as Orange continues to be a sought-after location in regional New South Wales.
“One of the trends we saw during the pandemic is the desire for larger homes and more people seeking a lifestyle away from the city, and that’s really favoured regional parts of Australia and Orange ticks that box,” Moore explains.
“It’s a well-established town three or four hours from Sydney, so it is quieter and offers something different compared to locations like Wollongong or the Central Coast.
“There’s also a lot of natural amenities, and obviously, it’s also a wine-growing area, which attracts certain industries and people.”
The Orange market also continues to “hold up” amid the current market downturn, Moore says.
PropTrack data shows property prices in the region were up 0.7 per cent year-on-year in April, while in comparison some city areas have suffered double-digit value drops.
Big buyer appeal
According to Snowden, there’s no doubt this cottage will cause a stir among potential buyers in the coming weeks, given the level of luxury and location.
“We think the buyer demographic will be families relocating or upsizing,” he says.
“I also think there will be interest from people downsizing, coming off the land that want a townhome but still want space.”
He adds that the home will also stand out in terms of style.
“A lot of the really big homes around Orange are double brick,” he explains.
“This is obviously weatherboard, which is a bit different but also very beautiful, and with the renovation, it’s absolutely top-tier. There’s nothing else like it, so seeing what people think it’s worth will be interesting.”
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