Soaring ceilings, a spectacular seven-metre-high atrium courtyard and the unmistakable character of warehouse-inspired architecture set this exceptional townhome apart. One of just five residences created from the former Eckersley Art Supplies building, it combines generous proportions, contemporary comfort and remarkable privacy in the heart of Cooks Hill, where Newcastle's celebrated dining, shopping and coastal lifestyle is quite literally on your doorstep.
Completed in 2012, the boutique conversion makes an immediate impression with its expansive open-plan living and dining area, enhanced by 3.6-metre ceilings that create an extraordinary sense of light and volume. A superb island kitchen with stone benchtops anchors the space, while the adjoining entertaining deck and courtyard introduce another architectural highlight. Framed by its dramatic seven-metre-high atrium, this impressive outdoor setting brings a wonderful sense of scale to everyday living and entertaining.
Clever design is evident throughout, including three bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, with the main suite enjoying a generous walk-in robe and private ensuite. A second bathroom, ducted air conditioning and an impressive 12-metre tandem double garage with mezzanine storage complete a home designed for effortless living. Two integrated study nooks with lift-up benchtops that conceal the workspaces when not in use, keeping the living areas beautifully uncluttered.
Equally appealing is the thoughtful configuration of this exclusive five-residence complex. Each townhome enjoys its own entrance, with garages positioned between residences to enhance privacy and minimise shared walls. With very little common property, the result is a peaceful and independent living environment rarely associated with such a central address.
For the current owners, the home has been a wonderful place to bring family and friends together, with generous spaces that accommodate celebrations just as comfortably as quiet evenings at home. Its low-maintenance design also delivers the freedom to lock the door and travel without the demands of a traditional house.
Step outside and the appeal of Cooks Hill unfolds in every direction. Darby Street's cafés, restaurants and bars, boutique shopping, local markets and Newcastle's beautiful beaches are all within easy walking distance. Medical facilities, galleries, museums, sporting grounds and fitness studios add another layer of everyday convenience.
Architectural individuality, exceptional space and the freedom of a walk-everywhere lifestyle - this is inner-city living with a rare sense of privacy and independence.
Property Highlights
- Boutique 2012 conversion of the former Eckersley Art Supplies building, comprising just five residences
- Impressive open-plan living and dining with soaring 3.6m ceilings
- Spectacular seven-metre-high atrium courtyard and entertaining deck
- Contemporary island kitchen with stone benchtops
- Two cleverly concealed study nooks with lift-up benchtops
- Three bedrooms, including main suite with generous walk-in robe and ensuite
- Two bathrooms and ducted air conditioning
- 12m tandem double garage with mezzanine storage and direct Union Street access
- Individual entrances, minimal common property and garage separation for added privacy
- Low-maintenance, lock-up-and-leave convenience
- Walk to Darby Street, cafés, restaurants, markets, shopping and Newcastle's beaches
