One of the original homes from Charlestown's early days that has been extended and renovated by the current owners over the past 46 years. Offering a surprisingly spacious interior with two separate living areas, formal dining room that could convert back to a 4th bedroom as well as beautiful character features; feature fireplace & high ornate ceilings. A fabulous location so close to everything to provide convenience for busy lifestyles. The backyard has to be inspected to appreciate the serenity and privacy in a park-like setting. Choose to continue having a wonderful and unique backyard for families of all ages to make their own memories or create and design many other possibilities. Sellers are downsizing after many happy years in their family home. Features:- Original Charlestown character home in ultra convenient location 20m wide quarter acre block with park-sized backyard Off street parking for 6+vehicles and access to rear yard Drive access to rear yard offers potential for future construction - garaging/granny flats etc. Formal dining or potential 4th bedroom Large timber deck adjoins family room and bathed in warming Winter sunlight Energy efficient home with South/North aspect and captures North East breezes Stunning main bathroom Ensuite bathroom in main bedroom Generous bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans High ornate and patterned ceilings Air conditioners x 3 Large formal lounge room with gas heater in feature fireplace Modernised kitchen Dishwasher Large fridge cavity Gas cooktop and electric oven Illuminated glass display/kitchen cabinet Large pantry wall of cupboards Solar panels (20 installed) Solar hot water service Large laundry/utility room with 3rd toilet Extendable awning over rear deck Landscaped gardens Large established trees provide privacy Good storage space under deck Abundance of bird life including parrots and lorikeets Backyard could accommodate a pool, artists' studio, large cubby house, swings/trampoline etc. Low maintenance clad exterior with original Oregon boards under 150m to Kahibah shop (great coffee!) Short level walk to Charlestown Square Short walk to numerous local Primary Schools 15 mins walk to Whitebridge High School 5 mins walk to Kahibah Sports/Bowling Club with restaurant, 2 x greens, Put Put Golf 5 mins walk to Charlestown Pool 15 mins walk to Charlestown Leagues Club 5 minute drive to Dudley and Redhead beaches 5 minute drive to Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square 15 minutes to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle City Bus stop a few houses down and also cross the road At open house inspections you will be expected to - * Produce proof of either: o Upload of COVIDSafe App; o Driver's licence. * Wait until instructed to enter; * Use hand sanitiser; * Exit via back door (if possible); * Maintain 1.5m social distance; * Remain in family groups at all times Please - * Don't enter if you are unwell; * Don't enter if you have come in contact with a known COVID-19 case in past 14 days; * Don't Touch anything. Zoning: R3 Medium Density Residential Land Area: 1011m2 approx Council: Lake Macquarie Land Rates: $1938pa approx Water Rates: $750pa approx