A staple of Cabramatta has been sold, making way for a new school in the area as part of an $15m-plus deal. <\/p>\n
The business at the property, Brescia Furniture at 119-121 Cabramatta Rd, has been in operation since 1961. <\/p>\n
It has been held by the Brescia family for more than 60 years, since founder Antonio Brescia migrated from Italy and established what would become a leading retailer of premium imported Italian furnishings in Western Sydney.<\/p>\n
The site of the family business has been sold to Warakirri College \u2013 an independent secondary school for students aged 15-22 who have disconnected from mainstream education pathways \u2013 for a price over $15m. <\/p>\n
A development application has been approved by Fairfield City Council for the conversion of the site into a Cabramatta campus, with the project holding an estimated capital investment value of $11.3m.<\/p>\n
MORE: New laws make flatpack homes \u2018mainstream\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Warakirri College principal Carolyn Blanden said the college was excited to be working with Fairfield Council to \u201csupport young people seeking a positive future\u201d. <\/p>\n \u201cWe want our students to learn about the values of courage, resilience and contribution which characterise the Brescia Family and others like them who have built this community,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n MORE: Home seller called out for lazy dog poo act<\/a><\/p>\n Colliers Sydney West director Harry Bui said it had been a \u201cprivilege\u201d to represent the Brescia family in the sale of their \u201ciconic property\u201d. <\/p>\n \u201cWe were able to secure the right buyer in Warakirri College, whose vision for the site aligns strongly with the future needs of the Cabramatta community,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n \u201cThe transition from a longstanding retail use to an education facility is a significant and positive outcome for the area. <\/p>\n \u201cThis sale is also one of the largest commercial transactions in Cabramatta\u2019s history following the $31.3m sale of the Commonwealth Bank building in 2025, further highlighting the strength of the market.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE: \u2018Cherry on top\u2019: Free supercar offered with Sydney home<\/a><\/p>\n Originally published as Furniture store to become Western Sydney high school in unique sale<\/a><\/p>\n