Coastal Cottage with Endless Potential – One Street from Stockton Beach
Positioned just one street back from the golden sands of Stockton Beach, this charming timber cottage presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a prime piece of real estate in one of Newcastle's most sought-after coastal suburbs.
Set on a generous 506m² block with valuable rear lane access, 173 Dunbar Street offers comfortable living today with exciting possibilities for the future. Whether you're looking to move straight in, renovate, extend, or further enhance the property's value with a larger garage, workshop or granny flat (STCA), the options are plentiful.
The home features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious main bedroom complete with built-in wardrobes. An open-plan living and kitchen area forms the heart of the home, while the original kitchen has been lovingly maintained and remains neat and functional.
At the front of the home, the east-facing dining room is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while capturing the refreshing ocean breezes that Stockton is renowned for. The bathroom and laundry are largely original yet well-kept, with the convenience of a separate toilet.
Outside, the spacious backyard provides plenty of room for children and pets to play, while the rear lane access leads directly to a single garage and offers excellent flexibility for future improvements.
Property Features:
506m² level block with rear lane access
Charming timber cottage in neat original condition
Three bedrooms, main with built-in wardrobes
Open-plan living and kitchen area
Original yet tidy kitchen, bathroom and laundry
Separate toilet
East-facing dining room capturing cool sea breezes
Single garage with rear lane access
Spacious backyard ideal for families and pets
Outstanding potential to renovate, extend or add further improvements (STCA)
Lifestyle Location
Living in Stockton means embracing a relaxed coastal lifestyle just minutes from Newcastle's CBD. Leave the car at home and enjoy morning walks along Stockton Beach, one of the region's most iconic stretches of coastline. Families will appreciate the proximity to local schools, sporting facilities and parks, while a growing selection of cafes, restaurants and traditional pubs create a vibrant village atmosphere.
The Stockton Ferry provides a quick and scenic connection to Newcastle's city centre, harbour foreshore, restaurants and entertainment precinct, making this one of the most convenient beachside locations in the region.
Whether you're searching for your family home, an investment opportunity or a property with incredible future potential, 173 Dunbar Street offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle and opportunity.
