Positioned in one of Merewether's premier streets, this treasured home of almost 60 years is set on a 562.8sqm northeast to rear allotment with arguably the best city and coastal views in town. Painting a picture of prominence and prestige, this long-admired address sits high above the shoreline with front row viewing pleasures of long stretches of golden sand, city lights that sparkle by night, endless ocean panoramas, and vistas that stretch as far as Broken Back Range in the Hunter Valley to the tip of Port Stephens. Feel inspired to purchase the perfect seaside dream and experience all the aquatic action, from ships sailing into port and whales on their annual migration, to dramatic offshore storms and magnificent daily sunrises. The views here are world-class. Use this four-bedroom home's great bones and generous room sizes to go down the richly rewarding renovation path. Alternatively, maximise the block's show-stopping front and rear views to design the coastal home you've always dreamed of.  In blue-ribbon Hickson Street discover a whole other world where you can stroll to the end of the road and down the staircase to the ocean baths, seaside bars and eateries, and coastal walks to Nobbys and beyond. Or you could pack your towel and swimmers, cross the road and wander down the beach track to Burwood in just a few minutes.  There's no through traffic or fast cars in this quiet cul-de-sac, just views to die for and the chance to create the coastal dream. - Rendered brick and tile home held by the same family since the mid sixties - Dual level layout with coastal vistas front and rear and far-reaching city views as far as Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley - 562.8sqm block with approximate 15.54m frontage adjoining council owned green space at the rear - Four bedrooms in total, two up, two down each with ocean views - Living spaces upstairs and down, opening to a deck and gardens - Open plan dining room and updated electric-equipped kitchen - Two original bathrooms - Internal access from double garage with two auto doors - Stroll to the beach, ocean baths, seaside bars and eateries or jump in the car to The Junction and Westfield Kotara in just a few minutes - Spectacular cliff top ocean views on three sides Outgoings: Council Rates: $5,896 approx. per annum Water Rates: $730.59 approx. per annum Dimensions: Internal Living Space: 285m² External Living Space: 70m² Total Living Space: 355m² This property is being sold under the Online Friendly Auction System. An independent building and pest 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. Live streaming auction. 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.