With its timeless charm and abundance of period essence, this much loved, character-filled cottage will welcome you endlessly with open arms. Classic elements have been respectfully maintained throughout the home, ensuring a homely ambience from the moment you step inside the front door. Nestled at the front of a battleaxe property in a tightly held street, you'll be a stone's throw from anywhere you need to be by foot, car or public transport. Natural light bathes every room through sash and leadlight windows highlighting original polished floorboards, high ceilings, picture rails and ornate light fittings. Dine by the original fireplace or relax in the warmth of the front sunroom to gather your thoughts as the day begins. An enclosed rear porch dedicates extra space for a study overlooking the quaint, low-maintenance grassed yard. Private, with pedestrian side access, it's fully fenced with an enviable veggie patch and a lovely spot to entertain friends and family. Those who love an active outdoor lifestyle will embrace the proximity of local mountain bike trails on Fernleigh Track or a morning surf at Bar Beach. You'll also be steps from Merewether Public School and Henderson Park and minutes from Newcastle's popular beaches, cafe hot spots, hatted restaurants, boutique retail stores and CBD entertainment venues. This is a stand-out opportunity perfectly established for first home owners, professional couples and avid investors who want secure property in this convenient and ever-popular pocket of Newcastle. - Classic period home in a superbly convenient location - Compact light-filled kitchen with gas cooking and stainless steel appliances; formal dining room with authentic fireplace - Lovely main bathroom with additional powder room at the rear of the home - Beautifully maintained elements including leadlight and sash windows, picture rails, ornate light fittings, original polished timber flooring - Spacious lounge room that effortlessly flows through to a lovely front sunroom - Enclosed rear porch allows for dedicated study space and large laundry - Fully fenced, low maintenance grassed yard with entertaining space and established vegetable patch. - Single lock-up garage accessed by a shared driveway - Steps from Merewether Public School and minutes from Newcastle High School and Newcastle University CBD campus