Two properties in the heart of Wagga will be flipped upside down and turned into a multi-residential complex, while retaining its heritage facade.
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Wagga council have approved the development of two lots with three homes on Johnston Street at an estimated cost of $1 million.
Independent property valuer Chris Egan said that maintaining Wagga’s heritage is often perceived negatively by those wanting to update their homes.
“A lot of people get sad about having to retain the heritage facade, but it has a lot of value,” Mr Egan said.
“Australia is a young country and that early 19th century architecture obtains a real premium in the market, especially those that maintain the period charm at the front but then modernise the rear extension and then you get the best of both worlds.
“It’s important for the history of the country and also a premium in the market if they’re well looked after.”
The existing three properties of number’s 80, 80a and 82 are to remain with partial demolition, alterations and additions and two new buildings will be built at the rear of the property.
These two rear properties will be backed towards the Wollundry Lagoon and according to the development application they will have “little impact” on the street elevation.
The owner of the two properties was approached by The Daily Advertiser but did not return calls.
The additional of two new units will provide for the housing needs of the community within a medium density residential environment.
The existing red face brickwork will remain, as well as the existing black brick branding, to provide a street appeal similar to the original design.
The application says the new development will bring new life into two old buildings, the renovations will improve the existing residences, provide secure private courtyards and dedicated car parking.
A three-metre width driveway along the middle of the two existing properties will be used to access the rear of the block, including the two new units and the garages and car-ports assigned to each other units.
Parking consists of a single garage for each of the new units at the rear and a carport for the other three units within the rear yard area. Two additional shared/visitor spaces will be provided on site.
Each of the units will have a private courtyard area, the new two storey units will also have a patio area and balcony that open up onto the lagoon boundary at the rear of the block.
