Auction Location: The Arc, 45 Watt Street Newcastle and Live via Auction Now Website. Set well back from the road and introduced via a long driveway with garaging and carports for up to 12 vehicles, this multi-faceted 4-bedroom property is wonderfully private on a half-acre block (2,023sqm). A builder's own residence that has served as both home and business premises for over 22 years, it's been beautifully renovated and extended from its original timber framed cottage origins and is an ideal property for families who love to entertain as well as tradesmen or car enthusiasts. It also offers potential for an independent guest retreat or Airbnb accommodation. With a gorgeous natural backdrop and an almost semi-rural feel, the home has a hugely versatile floorplan with an office, bathroom and large second living space on the ground floor. Upstairs, cathedral ceilings with exposed beams and trusses reclaimed from an old bridge and lined with mini orb add interesting architectural elements. The open floorplan encompasses a granite and Caesarstone-topped island kitchen with outdoor flow to a sequence of spaces to relax, play and entertain including a covered alfresco, 13m solar heated lap pool, spa and cabana with its own bathroom. Bedrooms rest away from the social spaces of the home, served by a family bathroom and master ensuite. At the gateway to the celebrated aquatic playground of Lake Macquarie, this hugely versatile property is conveniently located central to the shopping and commercial centres of Cardiff and Warners Bay and is just 20 minutes from Newcastle city centre. - DA approved home office, with a/c, separate covered entrance and parking for 1 additional vehicle - Separate 220m2 solid brick garage lock up parking for 4 -6 vehicles and workshop with further 40m2 loft and 3-phase power - Large 7m x 9m high roof carport, parking for 4 vehicles plus 3 single carports - All window are a quality G.James product with louvres featured throughout. - 2.5 kw solar electricity panels; gas boosted solar hot water - All panel lift and roller doors have electric openers and can also be operated from the upstairs intercom or the control panel in the office - 40mm thick blackbutt hardwood decking used throughout the outdoor area with recycled timber providing the posts for both cabanas - Ducted vacuum cleaning system to all areas of the house - Air Conditioning to upstairs and downstairs Living and office/study. - Spa bath in ensuite - Bar fridge in cabana - Festoon lit fire pit area - Chicken house shed and water trough Outgoings: Council Rates: $2,192.41 approx per annum Water Rates: $814.56 approx per annum This property is being sold under the Online Friendly Auction System. An independent Building and Pest 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: see each report for details. 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 **All inspection attendees will have to answer a health and safety survey to qualify for the inspection of the property 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.