Located in the heart of Maitland this Circa 1890s home combines yesteryears charm with todays contemporary style and comforts.
From this handy locale you can keep the car parked in the carport and set out on foot to see a movie, enjoy fine dining or make a quick dash to the supermarket.
You can take in the beautiful scenery along the banks of the Hunter River and, in the opposite direction, but just as close by, you can hop on the train to head to Newcastle or even Sydney.
The two-storey cottage looks as though it has been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook, with its light grey weatherboards perfectly offset against black verandah balustrading and white window frames.
A modern take on tessellated tiles line the front verandah, giving it a timeless yet contemporary edge and the leadlight and timber front door opens to reveal a classic, period entry hall with timber floorboards and wall panelling, soaring ceilings and pendant lighting.
Other period features include picture rails, high skirting boards and double hung windows.
The living spaces in the home are a perfect mix of old and new, with a lovely formal living/sitting room, painted in a fresh lemon hue, that has been partially opened up to connect it with kitchen and meals area.
Generously proportioned and flooded with natural light, the kitchen and meals area has a delightfully warm ambience and comes equipped with painted timber cabinetry, stone benchtops and a Smeg stainless steel oven and cooktop along with a Bosch dishwasher.
Striking pendant lighting is a feature in the kitchen, while the adjacent utilities room is packed full of storage options and could also be converted into a butlers pantry.
A highlight of the home is the light-filled, conservatory-style formal dining and family room.
Appearing as though it has been lifted from an opulent BnB, this space is sure to be a family favourite and make you the envy of all of your friends.
Encased in windows, with views to the garden, the stunning space is ideal for formal dinner parties, lazy Sunday brunch and family gatherings.
It opens out through three sets of french doors a paved, open-air alfresco area with a retractable sunshade.
With lush garden around it, the space feels as though it could be part of a little french cafe.
The home has a trio of charming bedrooms plus a study, so theres plenty of space for children and guests.
The large bedroom on the lower level boasts high ceilings, picture rails, double hung windows with plantation shutters and a timber mantelpiece.
Upstairs awaits the master bedroom, which has private access to the balcony along with the adjacent dressing room.
The dressing room is a versatile space that could also make the perfect baby nursery or peaceful parents retreat.
There are two bathrooms, including the main bathroom, which features a fusion of old and new with a contemporary vanity and deep clawfoot bath.
The rear garden is brimming with trees and shrubs and also provides plenty of space for children to play.
Other features of the home include ducted air conditioning to the top bedrooms, split-system air conditioning to the lower level, wine rack and storage under the stairs and a double carport with one enclosed car space and one covered car space.
SMS 49StAnd to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.
