Character-filled interiors and original period features give a warm and welcoming feel to this double brick home, while its dual level layout and generous proportions present the ideal foundations to add your stamp of style with a contemporary revamp. Along with the beautiful, curved ceilings, parquetry flooring and luminous natural light, the star of the show is the home's prized northeast rear aspect. A wrap-round sunroom and timber deck take advantage of this fabulous feature to capture engaging views of the city and working harbour. This is going to be your go-to spot to dine or relax alfresco, where you can enjoy a hint of the sea breeze and marvel as the Newcastle skyline sparkles by day and dazzles by night. Back inside, this is a comfortable and spacious home with adjoining lounge and dining rooms warmed in winter by a pot-belly stove and a gorgeous window seat a delightful spot to relax with a book in hand. Two of the three bedrooms open on to the sunroom and all are served by a shower bathroom. A Caesarstone kitchen, plantation shutters and an updated Colorbond roof are value-adding modern features, however there's still so much potential too with scope to extend into the deep backyard (STCA) or take advantage of the lower-level utility space with its own kitchenette. This period home's charm combines with lifestyle appeal in a fantastic location. Wander up the hill to leafy King Edward Park where you can stroll to Newcastle Beach for a surf or a few laps in the ocean baths or to the Bogey Hole for a dip in the crystal-clear waters. Wander down to the city's famed eat-street of Darby Street where there's no shortage of great coffee, boutiques, and art galleries to explore.  Dual storey brick home with new Colorbond roof and substantial attic storage  742sqm landholding approx. 48m deep allows plenty of room to extend (STCA)  Light-filled lounge and dining room with plantation shutters, pot-belly stove and window seat with handy storage  Smartly updated Caesarstone kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven & dishwasher  Three bedrooms and versatile sunroom along with lower-level utility room with kitchenette  Bathroom with granite topped vanity and semi-frameless shower; handy extra w/c  Driveway parking for up to two vehicles  Fully fenced gently sloping lawns provide a safe play area for children and pets  Zoned for sought-after Newcastle East public school, 900m to Newcastle Grammar Outgoings: Council Rates: $3,864 approx. per annum Water Rates: $1,069.47 approx. per annum Internal Living Area: 209 sqm External Living Area: 21sqm Total Living Area: 230 sqm 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.