Auction Location: 1/3 Nobbys Rd, Newcastle East NSW 2300 - Fort Scratchley Function Centre Literally a few short steps from beautiful Centennial Park and just 200m to Darby Street's cafes and shopping, this freestanding terrace delivers the quintessential Cooks Hill lifestyle. Traditional finishes offer a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era with timber floors, ornamental fireplaces and VJ panelled ceilings bringing character and charm to the traditional two storey layout. And while this home welcomes you into its inviting interior, turn your eye to the future by carrying out some contemporary updates or add value and space with a rear extension courtesy of the DA approved architectural plans by SHAC. The classic layout and proportions have a bedroom (or extra living space) on entry with the formal dining room at its heart flowing into the living, meals and kitchen at the rear with a courtyard garden a sanctuary for alfresco dining and relaxation. Three further bedrooms and a second bathroom enjoy the privacy of the upper level. Spend weekends exploring this superb inner-city suburb that's a short dash to the city, harbour and beaches. For everyday convenience along with specialty produce, Harris Farm is nearby, and for the essentials Marketown is within minutes' drive. With several well-regarded schools in the neighbourhood and Darby Street close by for access to some of Newcastle's best cafes, restaurants and boutiques, this location has much to offer young professionals and families. - Freestanding terrace with access to the back courtyard down the side path - Timber kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven and stainless steel dishwasher - Flexible ground floor bedroom/office or extra living area - Formal dining room or lounge flows into open plan kitchen and family room - Laundry with shower and w/c - Main bathroom upstairs with shower over bathtub serving 3 bedrooms one with balcony - Private paved courtyard at rear with side access - Ducted a/c upstairs, split system to ground floor living and bedroom, gas heating - Back to base alarm system - Vibrant inner-city location with cafes, bars, restaurants, and shopping all on the doorstep - 900m to Bar Beach Outgoings: Council Rates: $2,720 approx. per annum Water rates: $844.47 approx. per annum Dimensions: Internal Living Area: 167m² External Living Area: 60m² Total Living Area: 227m² 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.