Auction Location: The Arc, 45 Watt Street Newcastle In one of Newcastle's most prized settings directly opposite the green expanse of King Edward Park with views out to the Pacific Ocean, this Victorian era terrace c.1880 boasts a commanding street presence with its wide gabled façade and lacework verandah. Inside, the strikingly renovated residence is utterly compelling with its heritage elegance, superior-quality modern enhancement and spacious two-level layout. An inviting reception hall immediately impresses with its corbelled arch, magnificent ornate ceiling and beautifully preserved timber floors revealing gracious formal lounge and dining rooms and a relaxed family room all featuring marble fireplaces and plantation shutters. Designed with just a touch of The Hamptons in mind, the stunning eat-in kitchen features shaker cabinetry, Carrara marble benchtops, a Smeg range stove and butler's pantry. Accessed through French doors, a travertine pave entertaining area and rear courtyard lined in herringbone brickwork lends a timeless air to the outstanding 417sqm block featuring a wide electric gated driveway to the converted stables that now offer parking and storage. Excellent accommodation of four bedrooms includes main with balcony – the best spot to enjoy the ocean views and sea breeze – along with a walk-in robe and stylish ensuite. A full-size family bathroom features a clawfoot bath and there is a third w/c and shower downstairs in the laundry. Brilliant Blackbutt floors, central panel heating and gas fireplaces perfectly complement the impeccably presented interior of this remarkable home offering an unsurpassed family lifestyle opportunity. Spacious, elegant and sophisticated, this is a rare opportunity to secure a magnificent home in a blue-ribbon locale with myriad of lifestyle attractions literally on your doorstep. From here, a surf at Newcastle Beach, a stroll across beautiful King Edward Park, a sunset walk along the beach or the Anzac Memorial walk, coffee in Darby or Hunter Street, or a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Bogey Hole, are all simply effortless. It is also just moments to excellent public and private schools and the University's inner-city campus. - Victorian terrace on northeast facing 424sqm block opposite King Edward Park - Graciously renovated and extended to suit a contemporary family lifestyle - Formal and casual living and dining rooms enhanced by magnificent period features - Stunning kitchen with gas stove, integrated dishwasher, butler's pantry with second oven - The first floor is accessed via a wide, American oak timber staircase - Bathrooms fitted with British made Perrin & Rowe tapware, baths and basins - Park views out to the ocean and Newcastle Ocean baths This property is being sold under the revolutionary Friendly Auction System. An independent pest & building 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. In-rooms auction event scheduled at The Arc at Watt Street Commercial Centre (Cnr King and Watt St Newcastle). 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. 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.