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5 James St

Charlestown NSW 2290

6
3
3
828 m²
House
Peter ShielsPeter Shiels, last sold this property on 02 July 2025 after 35 days on market.

Overview

A Home Where Modern Elegance Meets Versatile Living!

Welcome to 5 James Street — a freshly renovated residence featuring a four-bedroom main dwelling complemented by a separate two-bedroom retreat. Perfect for multigenerational living, a teenage haven, or a welcoming guest house. Step inside to discover interiors bathed in natural light, where a clean, fresh palette harmonizes with striking features. The kitchen serves as a warm and welcoming hub, with its sleek stone waterfall benchtop and eye-catching gold hardware adding a touch of luxury. Seamless flow to the dining and outdoor spaces makes it ideal for everything from quiet coffees to lively gatherings. Step outside to find a generous, sun-drenched backyard — a blank canvas for weekend barbecues, kids’ adventures, or simply stretching out on the grass with a good book. Whether you're hosting family, accommodating guests, or giving teens their own space, this home adapts to every chapter of life. Additionally, its prime location ensures you're just moments from Charlestown Square, schools, amenities, walking tracks, and some of Newcastle’s finest beaches. It’s a place designed for easy living, where everyday moments feel just a little more special. Property Highlights: -Stylishly updated four-bedroom home with an additional, fully self-contained two-bedroom retreat, set on an approx. 836m² fully fenced block -Modern floating timber floorboards throughout, with plush new carpets in all bedrooms -Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 include large built-in robes, ceiling fans, and reverse cycle air conditioning units -Generously sized fourth bedroom/parents’ retreat with reverse cycle air conditioning, ample space for a private living area, and direct backyard access -Beautifully appointed kitchen with stone waterfall benchtop, gold hardware, pendant lighting, and ample pantry storage -Quality electric appliances including cooktop, steam oven, microwave convection oven, and fan-forced convection oven -Multiple formal and casual living areas filled with natural light -Spacious three-car garage on the ground floor with laundry area flowing through to additional storage and office spaces -Reverse cycle air conditioning in the upstairs living area, plus ceiling fan in the main lounge -Fully renovated main bathroom with shower, statement tiling, and gold hardware -Separate W/C for added privacy -Versatile office space with previous laundry plumbing — potential for conversion to an ensuite -Eufy Smart Lock system on the front gate for secure access via app, fingerprint, facial recognition, or key; includes doorbell and intercom for remote entry -Second outdoor bathroom with shower -Expansive, fully fenced backyard — perfect for families and pets -Secluded, separately fenced two-bedroom retreat with its own kitchen, bathroom, and laundry — ideal for guests or extended family -10.5kW solar system for energy efficiency -Heat pump for efficient hot water -Zoned for sought-after Charlestown Public School (6-minute walk) and close to Whitebridge High School -Moments from Charlestown Square’s shopping, dining, and entertainment -Short drive to Dudley and Redhead Beaches for relaxed coastal living

Features

6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3 carspaces
3 garage spaces
828 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 6 bedroom houses sold in Charlestown over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5 James St is $1.38m.

Median value
$1.38m
Estimated value range
$1.28m - $1.62m
Median days on market
34
Estimated value trend
8%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Charlestown. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5 James St

2025
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 02 Jul 2025 by Peter Shiels, of Shiels + Co Property
2023
Sold
Undisclosed
06 Dec 2023 by Peter Shiels, of Shiels + Co Property
2019
Rented
Undisclosed
Leased on 25 Jul 2019 by Dalton Partners The Junction

Happy sellers in Charlestown

89%
89% of sellers in Charlestown reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Charlestown stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 82 reviews in Charlestown over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 6 bedroom houses in Charlestown

In the last 12 months, 3 six-bedroom houses similar to 5 James St, have been sold.

This represents a 40% increase in six-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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