Built on land purchased from the Merewether family in 1914 and tightly held for over 40 years, this two-bedroom cottage has been fastidiously maintained, preserving the craftsmanship and character that make it such a heart-warmer. Tallowood floors, tall ceilings, tongue-and-groove wall linings, dado boards and sash windows remain beautifully preserved, while crisp presentation gives it an instantly welcoming feel. Best of all, Bar Beach is just 600m away, close enough to grab your towel and wander barefoot to the sand.
Entry from the side opens to a traditional hallway, with both bedrooms positioned at the front and newly carpeted in wool. The main connects with a north-facing sunroom, a gorgeous spot to catch the winter sunshine with a book or morning coffee. At the heart of the home, the air-conditioned lounge features an ornamental brick fireplace and flows into the dining room and gas-equipped kitchen, while the bathroom offers a shower over bath with a separate w/c. At the rear, new aluminium French doors and windows bring in the light and open to a wonderfully private paved courtyard. Established plantings wrap the space in greenery and colour, with a covered alfresco area creating an inviting setting for entertaining.
Empire Park and Bar Beach are practically around the corner, Akuna is close by for coffee and brekkie, and The Junction and Darby Street put cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday essentials within easy reach. A large shed has plenty of room for surfboards, e-bikes and beach gear, which may prove more useful than a garage when so much of Merewether life can be enjoyed on foot or two wheels. Beautifully preserved, wonderfully private and cute as a button, this is a little piece of Newcastle history with the coast at the end of the street.
- Classic weatherboard 2-bedroom cottage on low maintenance block, 600m to Bar Beach
- Two spacious bedrooms with new wool carpet, main adjoins north facing sunroom
- Lounge room with air-conditioning and ornamental brick fireplace
- Dining room and gas-equipped kitchen
- Bathroom with shower over bath and separate w/c
- Private courtyard garden with storage shed for e-bikes and beach gear
- The Junction Public School - 600m to St Joseph's Primary – 500m
- Darby Street dining – 1.4km, Honeysuckle – 3.2km
