Heritage With Heart

Maitland’s inner city is well known for its heritage architecture and with its proximity to the well-known café culture of inner Maitland, this stunning heritage home makes an impact from the moment you first spy the impressive Federation Façade. Complete with elaborate timer fretwork, leadlight windows, an ornate curved front door, and a tessellated tile front path, welcome home to 32 Charles Street, Maitland.<br/><br/>Behind a picket fence, a stately gravel driveway flanked by leafy trees leads into the property where a carport and studio occupy a corner of the yard and when visitors first step up to the home itself, they’re bound to catch the sweet, floral scent of blooming magnolias in the front garden. Clusters of them are cut and arranged throughout the home when in flower.<br/><br/><br/>Checkerboard black and white floor tiles and etched red glass windows make an instant impact and set the scene for the detail that has gone into the whole home. Honouring old-world craftsmanship and modern sensibility, the home is relaxed however, it feels exceptional thanks to considered details and beautiful materials and finishes.<br/><br/>Situated in a large zone close to the kitchen, the lounge has an air of relaxed elegance thanks to a timeless neutral palette and heritage detailing. An exquisite cedar staircase complete with turned balusters and carved lions head.<br/><br/><br/>The open fire provides a kiss of warmth and fills the lounge and dining room with nostalgia while the cedar double-hung windows flood the room in both natural and coloured light.<br/><br/>Styling a home is like putting together a beautiful outfit, the design process is about combining colours, patterns, and textures to create a beautiful space and it has been done faultlessly here.<br/><br/>The kitchen has an all-in approach, allowing space for everyone to prepare meals if they wish and the adjacent dining zone provides the perfect setting for everyday and more formal entertaining.<br/><br/>The use of cedar doors and trim creates a sense of luxury and indulgence in the grand upstairs master suite where an ornate archway defines the sleeping zone from a marble fireplace and sitting area. When spring arrives you’ll love to open the French doors and spill out onto the veranda where savor the sunshine and drink in the elevated tree-top view.<br/><br/>There are some lovely outdoor living spaces to entertain on a large scale or more intimately, so many different places to relax it’s hard to believe you are only 5 minutes from the city when we live in paradise surrounded by greenery and space.<br/><br/>Encircled by giant century-old trees, the sunny outdoor dining area is a perfect sheltered spot for the family to gather. Located on the south side of their home, this is the setting for breakfast, morning teas, and lunches. Happily, you will also eat here on summer evenings; It’s such a great place for drinks and casual entertaining.<br/><br/>This pocket of Maitland’s inner city is being discovered as a hidden gem. With the sprawling greenery of parkland, you’re out of the hustle and bustle of the city, while being only a short walk to amazing cafes and restaurants as well as boutique shopping and everyday essentials.<br/><br/>This stunningly renovated period adobe is as much an heirloom as home, a celebration of heritage, love, and the enduring warmth of family.<br/>This property is proudly marketed by Pat Howard, contact 0408 270 313 for further information or to book your private inspection.<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.<br/><br/>First National Real Estate Maitland | We Put You First.