This simply beautiful late 1920s residence skilfully blends exquisite period features and generous room sizes with a contemporary renovation and rear extension creating seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Brilliantly positioned in blue-ribbon Hamilton East surrounded by lifestyle attractions, it's set to be your dream home. Stepping back to a time before minimalism and pared back interiors to an era of gracious living where elegant architectural details shine including ornate plaster ceilings, intricate fretwork and timber floors. A gorgeous north facing sunroom on entry precedes an interior rich in history and atmosphere featuring four robed bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a formal lounge room warmed by a winter fire. A Caesarstone island kitchen complete with Smeg cooking appliances is a superb centrepiece to family life in the spacious open plan living area with easy connection to a covered deck. With its built-in barbecue and clear line of sight to the electric heated swimming pool, this private spot will be your go-to for alfresco dining and entertaining. Here you are perfectly placed to have all of Newcastle's charms mere moments away. St Francis Xavier's College is just across the road and coveted Hamilton South Public and Newcastle High are in the catchment zone. Choose from a number of cafes and shops at nearby Beaumont Street and The Junction. Grab all your groceries at Marketown, stroll to the Newcastle Interchange for a tram or train to Sydney. And when the weekend beckons, the beach, city and harbour are all an easy bike ride from home. - Ducted a/c and winter gas fire keeps the home seasonally comfortable - Pull down attic ladder into valuable storage space - Smeg gas cooktop, electric wall oven, microwave, and Bosch dishwasher - Gated long side driveway to 1.5 car garage with auto door - 9.2kw solar electricity system to keep running costs down - Four security cameras and alarm system - Low maintenance gardens with wi-fi controlled sprinkler system and bore water - Electric heated magnesium mineral pool with outdoor shower to rinse off - 850m to the Newcastle Interchange, 1.9km to beautiful Bar beach - Land rates are approximately $2900 per year - Water rates are approximately $860 per year Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.