Auction Location: Fort Scratchley Function Centre In Room Auction & Live via Buy.Realtair.com Jump into the market with this fabulous unit – the perfect entry for first home buyers or investors – particularly in light of its incredibly central location. This first floor, 2 bedroom unit with its own secure, undercover garage and access to a gym and lap pool, is located on one of Newcastle's main streets, but by clever design you are tucked away from the hustle and bustle. You have not an inkling how close you are to EVERYTHING as you sit on your front verandah sipping that first coffee in the morning sun or sharing a bottle of wine with friends as the sun sets over the city skyline. If you are a morning person head out for an early surf or a swim at the beach or baths. Check the surf report and then decide on Dixon, Bar Beach or Merewether – they are all less than 3 km from home. You will be back in plenty of time to grab an espresso and a muffin on the walk to work in the city. If it has been hectic on the job, head out for an easy midweek meal – there is a huge variety of restaurants within walking distance – or just a few stops away on the light rail. This property is in the epicentre of an inner city circle that sees you just 2 km in any direction from hot spots including the CBD, Hamilton, Cooks Hill, Honeysuckle, and up and coming Wickham and Islington. Come the weekend it is time for the tough decisions – do you take the 13 minute walk to Beaumont St for a margarita and tacos at Meantime or the 16 minute stroll to Darby St and the fab new Wil and Sons for a craft beer and a burger? The superb location of this unit means it would also be an incredibly solid investment. With a current rental appraisal of $440 - 480/week it is sure to appeal to corporate couples or singles and, of course, university students - with the city campus of the esteemed Newcastle University straight down Hunter St. - 2 bedroom unit with front verandah and private balcony off master bedroom - Located in open plan unit complex 'Nova West' behind art deco exterior with access to gym and lap pool - Dual entry – pedestrian entry via Tudor St or drive into your secure undercover parking spot via Denison St at the rear of the property - Split system air conditioner, space saving Euro laundry, dishwasher and additional TV antenna in second bedroom - Current rental appraisal of $440 - $480/week - 5 minute walk to Newcastle Rail Interchange - 1.1km to Beaumont St, 2 km to the Honeysuckle precinct, 2.3 km to the CBD and 2.7km to Darby St - 3 km to Dixon and Bar Beach, 3.4km to Merewether Beach and Surfhouse - 2km down Hunter St or 14 minutes on the lightrail to Newcastle University's NUSpace city campus - 6 mins by car to McDonald Jones Stadium, the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and the Newcastle Farmers Markets OUTGOINGS : Water rates - $715 per annum approx.* Strata rates - $1,529 per quarter approx.* Council rates - $1,512 per annum approx.* This property is being sold under the Online Friendly Auction System. An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you. This is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction or before making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about your queries in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction. Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required. Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits. Live streaming auction. Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website. ***Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections. Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.