Warm and welcoming, this California style bungalow named “Armstrong” has been lovingly looked after and renovated throughout its years. It sits on a huge fully fenced 1,654sqm parcel of land. Circa 1927, the home was originally designed and built as Dr Armstrong’s home and surgery. With warmth and character bestowed by its builders and owners, the home now combines modern living whilst retaining its original charming features.
Substantial in size, this glorious home offers space for the entire family and boasts:
* Five bedrooms
* Study / sixth bedroom
* One Federation style bathroom with claw foot bathtub and double shower
* One recently renovated bathroom boasting in-built speakers and feature lighting around the luxurious bathtub
* Large formal lounge and dining rooms, both with original open fireplaces
* Huge family room with a combustion fireplace and a feature wall of louvered windows, overlooking the amazing indoor pool
* Big dining area adjoining the family room
* Smart and spacious, near new kitchen with stone benchtops, dishwasher, double fridge space, large pantry and a 900mm chef’s oven with 5 burner gas stove
* Recently renovated laundry
* Split system air-conditioning in the family room/dining area and in the main bedroom, plus air-conditioning in the formal lounge and dining room
* Stunning 9m indoor salt pool with gas heating
* Loads of cupboard / storage space
* Street access to the double garage
* Rear lane access to the double carport with space to fit an additional two cars
* Luscious block of land on approximately 1,654sqm
* Overly large, private back yard with original sandstone barbeque
* Storage / work shed
* Huge attic
* Solar powered hot water system
Highlighted original features include:
* Ornate ceilings
* Polished timber floorboards
* Picture rails
* Leadlight casement windows
* Terracotta tiles
* Sandstone retaining garden walls and feature aged bricks as pavers
This home offers a wonderful opportunity for families and with its main road location; it also lends itself to the option of running a home business.
Situated in the Historical City of Maitland, ‘The City of Fine Homes’, everything you and the family could need is in close proximity, including:
* 5 minutes to Stockland Greenhills and Maitland Mall
* Private and well respected public schools within walking distance or on the bus routes
* Major public and private hospitals within a 10 minute drive
* 10 minutes to the F3 freeway
* 30 minutes to Newcastle, University and beautiful beaches
* 30 minutes to the world renowned Hunter Valley vineyards
This home is a wonderful family opportunity as it has been for the former owners for quite a number of years. Maybe there is an opportunity there for you!