A Real Charmer

Don't miss the chance to get your foot on the Cessnock property ladder with this charming two-bedroom cottage, which offers plenty of period details.<br/><br/>Situated on a lovely 594sqm block on a quiet street, the home sits back from the boundary for added privacy and overlooks farmland at the rear.<br/><br/>A vine covered arbour sets the scene as you approach the home which leads up to the front veranda, bricked in and with plantation shutters installed, it provides a great spot to watch the world go by while adding to the character of the property's façade.<br/><br/>Dado board walls and timber fretwork complement the home's traditional elements, while ornate plaster ceilings throughout enhance the sense of space in each room.<br/><br/>A range of period features including picture rails and a lovely original fireplace provide a charming reminder of the home's providence and have been incorporated into a modern makeover for a lovely nod to the past.<br/><br/>The home has a traditional layout typical of its era, with two generously-proportioned bedrooms. A light-filled lounge room is also located towards the front of the house, while a second living room, adjoining kitchen and separate dining room are situated at the rear, providing a surprising amount of living space in a house of this era.<br/><br/>The kitchen and bathroom have both been renovated and offer all the mod cons in sympathetic tones and materials. A breakfast bar, dishwasher and 900mm stainless steel stove make the kitchen a pleasure to be in while the bathroom has the feel of a high-end spa. A free-standing cast iron bath is complimented by a floating timber vanity, frameless shower screen and matt black fixtures.<br/><br/>Featuring a north-easterly orientation the back yard captures the morning sun, while established lawns and gardens outside provide a lovely aspect around the home.<br/><br/>The property's fantastic location is sure to appeal to buyers, with its combination of a quiet suburban setting on the edge of a picturesque rural area, while still being close to amenities and in proximity to major regional transport routes.<br/><br/>Local shops including a supermarket, cafes and a lovely pub are available in the neighbourhood.<br/><br/>A network of playgrounds, reserves and sporting fields are located in easy reach of the property, with Manning Park Leash Free Area just 5 blocks down the down the road, while a range of public and Catholic schooling options and childcare centres are also nearby.<br/><br/>Wine lovers will enjoy having the award-winning world-renowned vineyards of Pokolbin just 10 minutes away, while proximity to the New England Highway and Hunter Expressway open up the attractions of the wider Hunter Region including the beaches and city centre of Newcastle, the revitalised CBD of Maitland and the employment opportunities of the Upper Hunter coalfields.<br/><br/>This property is proudly marketed by Pat Howard and Dane Power, contact 0408 270 313 or 0478 810 261 for further information or to book your private inspection.<br/><br/>First National David Haggarty, We Put You First<br/><br/>Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.