The feeling of home begins long before you step through the front door. Beyond the rendered brick and iron fence, a hand-laid brick driveway, accompanied by an established apple tree and gardens, leads you to a welcoming merbau decked wrap-around verandah, softened by fragrant white roses and extending a warm embrace. As you cross the threshold, the outside world begins to fade, replaced by the timeless elegance of the Arts and Crafts era, where quality craftsmanship, character and a plethora of period features create the feeling that many new homes spend a lifetime trying to imitate.
Stepping inside, you are met by soaring high ceilings, plate rails, stepped cornices, bakelite switches and a hallway adorned with polished timber floorboards and high skirting boards.
Continuing through, you are greeted by an impressive coffered ceiling and an adjoining study and/or home office. The second living space is large in proportion and filled with elegance, featuring colourful leadlight windows, a cherub chandelier and a crackling fireplace, perfect for cosy winter evenings spent watching a movie. During the warmer seasons, this living space extends outdoors to a large Merbau entertaining deck, creating the ideal setting for Christmas gatherings, weekend barbecues and family celebrations. A dedicated water connection also provides the opportunity to add an outdoor kitchen.
At the heart of the home is a stunning kitchen featuring luxurious stone benchtops, a farmhouse sink, 900mm SMEG oven with five burner gas cooktop, dishwasher, breakfast bar and a dedicated space for making your morning coffee, all while seamlessly adjoining the dining area and its accompanying fireplace.
The main bathroom is a true retreat with a free-standing clawfoot bathtub with faucet & handheld shower beside a beautiful timber sash window, open shower and a separate toilet.
Throughout the sizeable residence are four spacious bedrooms, all with built-in robes, while the master features a walk-in robe. Ducted air conditioning services the entire home, ensuring comfort right throughout the year.
Outside, the quarter-acre parcel is home to a substantial garage complete with mezzanine level, bathroom and self-contained studio room upstairs.
There is no mistake that an extraordinary amount of care, effort and love has gone into creating what is known as "Kearsley House". Proudly presented to the market for the first time in more than 20 years, this remarkable residence is ready for the next lucky owner to begin a new chapter in its story.
A quick walk to Jeffries Park, Kearsley Hotel & Kearsley Public School (500m or less)
15m to Hunter Valley Wine Country (13km)
30m to East Maitland (32km)
50m to the sandy beaches of Newcastle (48km)
45-60m to Central Coast (60-79km)
Inspections are by private appointment, Oscar Sullivan can be contacted anytime on 0477 011 161.
