Once the home of award-winning Aboriginal artist Rooth Robertson, this two bedroom cottage and separate self-contained studio retreat leaves a lasting impression. Known for her colourful folk art style paintings, almost every room has been a canvas for Ruth's artwork creating a colourful home that is truly captivating. Wonderfully private with a whimsical romance, the 1930's era home retains heart-warming original period details including leadlight windows, 6" pine floors and 10½ foot ceilings. The kitchen is thoroughly modern featuring plenty of cabinetry, stone benches and AEG cooking appliances, and the two bedrooms are served by two modern bathrooms. Recent updates include a new deck, updated piers and guttering, and the addition of a solar system with battery. Adding flexibility is R3 Medium Density zoning, while the self-contained studio with kitchenette and bathroom gives you a private space to work from home, earn rent, or the perfect space for grown children saving for their own home, ageing parents, teens, extended family, or visitors. With the beach, city and Beaumont Street all a short dash by car, the fabulous location ticks the final box. * Captivating weatherboard cottage on 373sqm block with rear lane access * Four split system air-conditioners plus gas heating for climate control * Separate lounge and dining rooms, gas-equipped kitchen with dishwasher * Outdoor flow to deck and private palm fringed gardens * Two robed bedrooms, master with ensuite * 5.4kw solar system with 5.8kw battery for lower utility bills * Secure double carport with automatic door accessed via rear lane * Studio retreat with a/c, kitchenette and bathroom * 550m to Broadmeadow Station; approx. 2hr trip to Sydney * 850m to Merewether High School, 900m to Adamstown Public School, 2.3km to HSPA, 4.6km to Kotara High * 3km to Newcastle Interchange and the edge of the CBD, harbour and beaches Outgoings: Water: $856 pa + usage* Council: $2,261 pa* For more about Thomas head to www.thomashook.com.au (We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.) *Approximates only