13 Duke Street

It's safe to say this grand 1906-built Edwardian residence is not your average home – it's a gorgeous piece of history. The former St Pauls Anglican Rectory on 2,015sqm is still as beautiful and well-maintained as it was when it was first built. There are six original fireplaces across its two storeys plus 11-foot high ceilings and cedar joinery while a gourmet kitchen has Spanish tiled splashback, and there is a Carrara marble bathroom. Verandas on both levels offer views of the nearby Paterson River and the landscaped gardens include a vintage three-car shed with a loft. Plus, all of this historic beauty is just 20 minutes from Maitland. Even those uninterested in history will fall in love with this exquisite 1906-built home Gorgeous former St Paul's Anglican Rectory set on 2,015sqm offers so much grandeur Six original fireplaces across two storeys plus 11-foot high ceilings and cedar joinery Stunning slice of history also has verandas with lovely views of nearby Paterson river Plus, beautifully landscaped gardens offer ample space for relaxing and entertaining Tall red brick home is on a corner block only minutes' walk from river and local shops Step beyond picket fence and front porch to grand timber hallway and regal staircase To one side of hallway are elegant formal living and dining rooms both with fireplaces Sizeable rooms flow through French doors to long side balcony with garden scenery To other side of hallway is sympathetically updated kitchen with premium appliances Handmade Spanish tiled splashbacks, stone benchtops, dishwasher, ample storage Step through to informal dining room with fireplace, cedar mantlepiece, timber floors On other side of kitchen is Bedroom 4 which boasts another fireplace, garden views To rear of ground floor layout is combined bathroom/laundry opening to the backyard Step up the regal staircase to find three additional bedrooms and a grand bathroom Upper level hallway with big window offers more garden views, ideal for study nook Enviable master retreat offers a fireplace plus French doors opening to side balcony There is also sizeable adjacent walk-in robe, also with access to the lovely balcony Relax in both rooms, morning and night, while taking in the peaceful garden scenery Of the two other nearby bedrooms on this level, one comes with yet another fireplace Carrara marble bathroom has clawfoot bathtub, open shower, Perrin & Rowe fittings Gorgeous details continue outside with ample lawn space for pets and kids to enjoy Fully-fenced gardens feature perfectly manicured hedges and multiple sitting areas Established area also comes with water feature, large trees, well-maintained flowers Vintage three-car shed includes double carport, single garage with loft storage area Double gates open to the grounds and there's room to capitalise on existing features Mitsubishi ducted air conditioning and electric hot water system have been installed Paterson IGA and tavern are 70m away with John Tucker Park and river 350m away Busy Rutherford and Maitland are also just 20 minutes' drive from this special homeCouncil Rates $2,032paWater Rates $751pa