A refined mix of classic Victorian elegance and contemporary comfort come together in this free standing 1890s terrace to offer an inviting retreat in the heart of fashionable Cooks Hill, just steps from the arts, entertainment, and business centre of Newcastle City, and the vibrant cafes and shops of Darby St.
This unique home charms from the outset, with its black iron fence, iron lace-work veranda, and wide tessellated tiled porch leading to the imposing front door. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the interior delivers extraordinary attention to detail, and exceptional space over two levels. A charming living/dining space provides an inviting centrepiece featuring timber floors, high ceilings, and an original fireplace, and connects seamlessly to the expansive designer kitchen and sheltered courtyard, to create an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. A guest bedroom with ensuite, and laundry with powder room complete the downstairs offering. Upstairs an airy sitting room with period details divides two ensuited king sized bedrooms, one of which opens onto the iron lace veranda, overlooking the street below.
Positioned for convenience, and beautifully presented and well-appointed throughout, this exceptional home combining modern functionality with heritage appeal is a rare find.
Additional Features
- High end kitchen offers marble benchtops with large island, floor to ceiling shaker cabinetry providing generous storage, black enamel dual fuel Belling upright stove, 900mm DishDrawer dishwasher, and bifold doors connecting to the sunny north facing courtyard which features low maintenance landscaping and an automatic awning
- Charming living dining space with original cast iron and brick fireplace, that has been renovated and converted to gas, and French doors opening to courtyard
- Separate living space upstairs maintains original features
- laundry and powder Internal room connected to the kitchen by a striking leadlight door
- King-sized bedroom, at the rear of the upper level offers a WIR, and ensuite with freestanding bathtub with rain shower head
- King sized bedroom at the front of the upper level features an ensuite, mirrored BIR, and French doors opening to veranda featuring lace work railings
- Downstairs, a third king-sized bedroom offers BIRs and ensuite
- 2.7 m ceilings throughout, hardwood timber floors in living areas, carpet in bedrooms, marble tiles in bathrooms
- Ducted air conditioning throughout, ducted vacuum and kitchen sweeping system
- Electronic intercom and WiFi enable security camera
- Loft storage accessible via retractable ladder
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