Nestled among lush magnolia trees and scented gardenias, this gorgeous 4-bedroom brick and tile family home is ready to welcome a new family to take advantage of its numerous easy living features. Designed on a single practical level, the living zones include a generous sunken lounge and dining room, adjoining a classic Mark Briton kitchen with 2.4m long island bench - where kids or visitors can join in or keep the chefs company. The superb suite of Miele appliances including integrated dishwasher, add an extra layer of style to time spent here. Next to the kitchen, a cozy snug with a combustion wood-fire provides the perfect spot to hang out and catch up, or to curl up with a good book on a cold winter's day. The jewel in the crown however, is the indoor-outdoor flow through sliding doors to the north facing, private covered 30m2 alfresco area that leads to a beautifully manicured lawn with productive citrus trees right outside the kitchen. Enjoy your morning cuppa here as you take in the breathtaking views toward Mt Sugarloaf from this elevation. It's the ideal setting to entertain where guests can mingle while the kids and pets play on the level fenced lawn or cool off in the sparkling pool. At the end of the day, you can wind down in the deep bath or separate shower in the fully tiled bathroom and retire blissfully to one of the four good-sized bedrooms with built-in robes. The master bedroom features an ensuite and sliding doors to a paved retreat area. Cars and toys also receive the royal treatment here with an enormous 54m2 custom-built garage and adjoining workshop/storage area, with access to the second driveway and secure trailer or boat parking. This lovely home is simply a great place to raise a family or take it easy with the low maintenance layout. As well as the many amenities on offer, the home is located 700m from Valentine Public School with Croudace Bay Sports Complex even closer. The recently upgraded Thomas H Halton Park featuring a state of the art playground and skate park are an easy walk away. Naturally beautiful, the Valentine area is a great base to explore stunning Lake Macquarie when you set up your picnic rug and launch your boat at nearby Bennett Park or take the tranquil bushwalk to Green Point. Engaging with the local community is made easy with a leisurely stroll to the Valentine Shopping Village or renowned Bowling Club. The supermarkets and specialty stores at Warners Bay or Belmont are just a short drive away and commuters will appreciate the quick access to the Newcastle City Bypass. No need to settle for castles in the air when you can settle your family into this established castle! Features include: - 4 good-sized bedrooms, all with BIRs, master with ensuite - Fully tiled family bathroom with deep bath and separate shower - Generous family-sized living spaces including sunken lounge with AC, dining area and cozy snug - Custom classic kitchen with stainless steel Miele appliances and 2.4m island bench - Good sized laundry with direct access to drying area - North-facing level grassy backyard, a safe haven for children and pets to play - Entertainment friendly 30m2 covered alfresco with panoramic views - Sparkling resort-style salt-water pool with landscaped surrounds - Fully fenced with dual driveways for multiple cars and work vehicles as well as secure boat or trailer parking - Enormous 54m2 garage (custom designed to fit large vehicles) and adjoining workshop/storage space Outgoings Council rates: $1,248 approx per annum Water rates: $771 approx per annum Strata rates: $2,514 approx per annum *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.