39 Essex Street, Berkeley

Enjoying a wealth of warmth and charm in one of Berkeley's quietest streets, this sweet home provides an excellent first home or project opportunity. Complete with a north-easterly rear aspect, it's already perfectly functional for modern living with its spacious open-plan design, neat kitchen full of natural light, and versatile fourth bed/study to suit the family household. The back deck is accessed through the laundry, and basks in morning sunshine above the fenced yard. There's bill-busting solar power too, and a lock-up garage – all in an enviable lifestyle locale minutes to shops and the lakeside.

Cute and cosy on a high-side 601sqm – ideal investment or renovator Front porch leads into the air-conditioned lounge and dining area Ramp from sunbathed rear deck down to child- and pet-friendly lawn Flexibly designed bedroom wing with third bed connecting to fourth Rain showerhead in bathroom; one robe, linen press, 16 solar panels Large detached garage with carport in front, plus additional garden shed Lovely pocket steps to scenic walking tracks and Wollongong CBD bus Parks and playing fields, schools, Coles and Berkeley pool in easy reach