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The Agent Loves:
"The outdoor versatility on offer here is so appealing. The covered deck, the fully fenced yard, the rear lane access, and the carport all make day-to-day living incredibly practical. It's a rare setup in this area and adds so much value to the home's overall appeal."
The Location:
Horseshoe Bend brings an easy, old-school charm to riverside living, with leafy streets and a calm, unhurried pace. Set right alongside the Hunter River, it is just moments from Maitland's buzzing cafés, parks, and daily conveniences. With its blend of natural beauty, character-filled homes, and close-knit community feel, Horseshoe Bend is a little peaceful, a little nostalgic - and completely delightful to come home to.
Maitland - 4 min (1.5km)
Stockland Green Hills - 9 min (5.5km)
Newcastle - 41 min (35.8km)
The Snapshot:
Behind its classic picket fence and timeless façade, you'll find a beautifully updated interior where high ceilings, fresh finishes, and thoughtful 2023 refurbishments create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The light-filled kitchen and dining zone, the cosy living room, and the charming covered deck all work together to offer simple, everyday comfort, while the generous backyard and rear lane access add a practical edge. It's a home designed for relaxed living - stylish, functional, and ready for its next chapter.
The Home:
There's something instantly heart-stealing about 24 Carrington Street - the classic heritage façade, the white picket fence, the gentle symmetry of the verandah trio lining this peaceful Horseshoe Bend street.
Beyond the frosted glass front door the charm continues: soaring 3-metre ceilings, decorative architraves, and updated interiors that balance old-soul character with fresh contemporary comfort. Completely refurbished in 2023, the home feels beautifully renewed without losing its history - a gentle blend of heritage warmth and modern practicality.
The light-filled kitchen and dining zone has been upgraded with crisp cabinetry, hybrid timber flooring, and a stone-topped bench. Quality appliances make daily meals easy, while an extendable chrome gooseneck mixer adds a little luxe. It's a bright, inviting space that naturally becomes a gathering point.
Flowing off the kitchen, the formal living room offers a plush, cosy retreat with soft carpeting, LED lighting, a reverse-cycle Daikin split system. All three bedrooms continue the comfort, each with solid timber doors and plush carpet, creating restful and private sleeping quarters.
The bathroom has been beautifully updated with floor-to-ceiling tiling, a frameless glass shower, an all-direction rainfall showerhead, and a sleek built-in vanity with storage behind a wall-hung mirror. The internal laundry continues the theme of thoughtful upgrades, offering stone benchtops, cabinetry, and external access.
Out the back, the lifestyle appeal really lands. A charming covered deck, wrapped in white timber balustrading and shaded by a Colorbond roof, sets the scene for relaxed entertaining. The backyard is surprisingly generous for this pocket of town - fully fenced, private, and practical, with a large garden shed, tidy lawn, and a steel-framed carport accessed via the rear lane.
All of this sits just moments from Maitland's buzzing café scene, serene riverfront walking paths, and the everyday conveniences that make Horseshoe Bend such a beloved enclave.
This refreshed weatherboard charmer offers the rare combination of character, comfort, and convenience - wrapped up in a home that feels instantly welcoming from the very first glance.
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