Tucked away in a highly desirable location in the heart of Old Valentine, this lovely brand new home is just a short walk to Lake Macquarie, Valentine's vibrant shopping village, the waterfront bowling club, primary school, a bus-stop, scenic parks and natural attractions such as Moola Park, Bennett Park and Greenpoint Foreshore Reserve. Interiors feature five big bedrooms, an open living zone, a media room, an undercover alfresco area, three bathrooms and a double lock up garage. The upper level of the home plays host to four bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, a large family bathroom with a freestanding bath and an ensuite with a double vanity. The fifth bedroom is downstairs, next to the front door and third bathroom, making an excellent home office or guest room. High quality finishes throughout include high ceilings, premium floor coverings, engineered timber floors, wool carpets and plantation shutters dressing bedroom and media room windows. Fresh neutral colours create a stunning backdrop and allow you to move in and add your own personal touch. Lots of glass including two sets of large sliding stacker doors in the living room provide abundant light and fresh air throughout the home, as well as promoting a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Comfort features include air conditioning throughout, fans in upstairs bedrooms and the alfresco area, insulation in the roof, ceilings and external walls, insect screens on all windows and continuous flow gas hot water to ensure you will never run out of hot water Security features include an alarm system with IP/wifi module to enable monitoring from anywhere in the world, a front doorbell intercom with video monitor in the living room, and wifi connect module to enable answering from anywhere in the world The attached double garage has an automatic panel door with remote controls and internal entry to the house. The electrical service is 3-phase mains. There is plenty of space for an off-street car-park for a third car, boat or caravan and a pool in the backyard, if desired. The rear yard enjoys an ideal north-facing aspect and the lush green gardens provide a serene outlook from the living rooms and alfresco area, offering privacy and a peaceful sanctuary for relaxing amid natural surroundings. Young children can play safely close to home on the level grassed area while older children will love to adventure to Moola Park (only 50m away) to kick a ball or play a game of cricket with the neighbourhood children. For nature lovers, this property is paradise, with mature trees, birds singing and water occasionally flowing past, all far enough from the house to ensure the house is safe and dry but close enough to enjoy the wonderful natural ambience. - Striking island kitchen featuring stone surfaces, an integrated French double door fridge and dishwasher, a stainless steel microwave and premium Fisher & Paykel appliances including a 5 burner gas cooktop, electric under-bench oven and s/s wall chimney rangehood - Water Filters Australia's Platinum inline water filter system feeds the kitchen tap for fresh healthy water - Bathrooms feature floating wall hung vanities with stone benchtops, shampoo recesses in every shower and externally ducted exhaust fans. - A TV antenna for free to air TV connects to points in the media room and living rooms - An external gas bayonet point is provided in the alfresco area for a barbeque or outdoor heater. - In the catchment area of Valentine Primary and Warners Bay High Schools - Nearby attractions include Croudace Bay Park with a its new state of the art playground, skate park, walking/cycle paths, Croudace Bay Sports Complex, Blacksmiths and Redhead Beach, sailing clubs and boat ramps - Water Rates $276.02 per quarter, Council Rates $531.10 per quarter