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A family faced with a life-or-death decision have finally had to give up their dream home.
A family faced with a life-or-death decision have finally had to give up their dream home.
The Young family bought the Kiama Downs home on NSW’s south coast in 2016 with the view to making a sea-change from their Sydney base and undertook a major renovation.
The five-bedroom home on an 828 sqm block includes a pool, gym and a studio with its own bathroom.
The Palm Springs-inspired home has water glimpses and is a short stroll from Jones Beach.
However a major health battle for dad Jase, 37, has meant the family had to consider selling the home to meet the costs for expensive medical treatment.
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Dad Jase has some serious health issues.
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There were hopes a GoFundMe crowd-funding bid could help the family keep their home. But it seems that hasn’t happened as the sold sign has now gone up on the property.
According to real estate records, the home sold last week for $2.45m and while it’s devastating for the family to give up their dream home, hopefully the money made from the sale will go a long way towards paying for Jase’s medical treatment.
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The family have sold their dream home.
It sits in a fantastic south coast location.
Jase was diagnosed with a brain tumour six years ago and, after multiple surgeries, and recent complications from a respiratory illness, has been fighting for every breath. The father of three’s rare and complex breathing condition has perplexed local doctors and his family have had to turn to the Mayo Clinic in the United States for help.
“Jase has asked me to express how blown away he is with the generosity of you all,” was the last update offered on the GoFundMe page for organiser Kylie Nicol.
“It has literally been a life saver. The medical costs are Insane and are ongoing – medication, rehabilitation, speech pathology etc. He currently has close to 10 specialist looking after him due to his case being so complex. [Wife] Em has not been able to return to work as she has been caring for Jase and looking after their 3 young children.”
The family had renovated the home in a Palm Springs-inspired style.
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The home was sold after 48 days on market.
“Step into an oasis of calm within this Palm Springs-inspired haven,” the listing for the home read.
“Upon entering this beloved private family sanctuary, a feeling of extraordinary warmth embraces you. Beautifully designed and renovated from top to bottom, this property anticipates your every requirement, offering abundant space for work, relaxation, and family enjoyment. At the core of this residence lies a sophisticated modern kitchen, meticulously designed to cater to the culinary genius within the family.
They had owned the home since 2016.
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“Boasting a separate pantry and high-end, stylish appliances, this culinary haven is ready to transform every meal into a gourmet experience. Revel in the sunlight that bathes the extensive yard and internal living spaces, providing an ideal setting for creating enduring memories with loved ones, pets, all against the backdrop of coastal ambience accentuated by the calming sounds of ocean waves and gentle breezes.”
According to PropTrack, the median house price in Kiama Downs in the Illawarra Regions is $1.25m. That’s down 1 per cent over the past 12 months.