Enjoying a cool, elevated aspect surrounded by hardy coastal natives, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were miles away from the city in this original 1960s home that has been sympathetically renovated from top to bottom with high-end inclusions. Everywhere you look there are tasteful touches, from the Italian hand-pressed tiles and arcade style mosaic in the ensuite, to the granite kitchen benchtop and top of the range Miele appliances, to the rare white oak custom-made benches and cabinetry in the study nook. Stained 'Black Japan' floorboards throughout give an ultra polished look. Form follows function with three robed bedrooms on the upper level, serviced by a central main bathroom featuring a luxurious back-to-wall freestanding bath and marble-look tiles. The clincher is the downstairs rumpus room and storage area, a clever conversion of the existing carport which offers so much versatility by way of a teenage retreat, man cave, or whatever your heart desires. There is also ample storage space under the house to store bikes, surfboards, and any equipment you may need to enjoy all of the recreational activities on offer in the area. Outdoors there is much to enjoy, including a verandah off the open-plan living and dining area from which to take in the leafy surrounds, as well as a barbecue area and fire pit in the tranquil garden below. Positioned just 400 metres to Glenrock State Conservation Area and less than 2km to Burwood Beach where you can hear the distant sound of waves crashing onshore, this superb home boasts an unbeatable location for families and coastal dwellers. - Brand new plantation shutters and electrical wiring - Split-system air-conditioning in the living and dining area - Handcrafted staircase to the downstairs rumpus room - Instantaneous gas hot water system and gas cooking - Ample off-street parking on the driveway - 10-minute drive to Newcastle CBD - Zoned for Merewether Heights Public School and Kotara High School