A magnificent family residence overlooking the harbour & city, on a 1000 sqm block with excellent rear yard and swimming pool. Key Features: - Beautiful and large family home in inner city Newcastle on The Hill - Built in 1872 approx, Architect George H Cox - 4 elegant spacious bedrooms and a study - Potential renovation / concept floors plans available - Magnificent formal rooms with marble fireplaces & cedar architraves - Generous and spacious living and dining spaces - North facing verandah with harbour and city views - Covered outdoor area adjoining the large swimming pool great for outdoor entertaining. - Ducted air conditioning 1st floor and part air conditioned ground floor - Garaging for two vehicles and additional off street parking for two - Idyllic landscaped gardens on 1007 sqm (approx) of land. - Located with moments to the Harbour foreshore, City Beaches, Cafes, Parks, Schools, University city campus and CBD. - Low maintenance full brick building with steel column on verandah Set on approximately 1007 sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds, this classical and elegant family home is positioned to enjoy the vibrant inner- city lifestyle of Newcastle. It's location enables a pleasurable stroll to the Newcastle's CBD, University New Space, Harbour foreshore, Light Rail Stations, Newcastle & Nobby's Beach, local Schools (including Newcastle Grammar) and the Darby Street Café strip. This north facing grand two storey residence includes 4 spacious bedrooms with some enjoying harbour views, 3 bathrooms, powder room, study/home office, formal sitting room, formal dining room, casual family dining room, modern kitchen, walk-in pantry, extra WC, laundry room, fireplaces and 12 ft ceilings. Commanding views of the city and harbour are enjoyed from the spacious, beautiful timber and steel north east facing verandah, which wraps around part of the home. Combined this with, the extensive outdoor area including a large covered entertaining area adjoining the heated swimming pool and private rear garden, makes this residence a lovely family home. Parking is provided in a double garage plus two additional off street spaces. The 'Marlborough House' residence is a Heritage listed property. Its value lies in its Aesthetic, Representative and Historic significance. Alterations and additions subject to Council approval are recommended be located at the rear of the building out of public view. (Heritage Report available).