Standing opposite the entrance to Fort Scratchley and almost equal distance from Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Harbour this Federation Queen Anne Style townhouse (c1892) is offered by auction for the first time.

The property is set within a row of 16 terraces known as Boatman’s Row. The properties were originally built to accommodate the heroic life boatmen involved in shipwreck rescues during Port Hunter’s early days. The terrace features two storey east facing facade to Nobbys Road and is three storey construction with ground level access to the rear courtyard.

Be the first to purchase then internally restore the character, charm, beauty & glory of the property. The current floorplan includes 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, dining, formal lounge room and bathroom. Original features include large rooms with high ceilings, carpeted flooring with timber floorboards under, limited views, ornate staircases, fireplaces and outhouse. The terraces have been separately titled.

The row of terraces feature two central decorative bracketed gables and each terrace has a projecting bay window finished with shingles. The house is constructed of brick with gable roof clad with colourbond sheeting and externally has recently been extensively restored. Inside, the terrace has been newly painted and the original timber floor boards exposed. The dwelling is contained within the Newcastle Urban Conservation area.

Newcastle East is known locally as one of if not the most sought after suburbs in the region. Attractions include Nobby’s Lighthouse, Newcastle Beach, Nobby’s Beach, the Foreshore, the mouth of the Hunter River, Horseshoe Beach and the breakwall. The area is ideal for activities including surfing, fishing, fine dining, night life, ship watching, whale watching, jogging, walking, and much more.

Public transport is excellent and includes easy access to the Stockton Ferry service, Newcastle Train Station and Newcastle Buses.

Extensive investment has gone into the area in recent years which has created significant tourism, apartment living and foreshore regeneration. The area is also convenient to the exciting area known as Honeysuckle which has undergone major change in the past decade. Century 21 Carkeet Johns Smith Real Estate at Charlestown – Smart Move. Contact us for an inspection.

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Newcastle East is a suburb located in the heart of Newcastle. Adjoining suburbs include Newcastle, The Hill, Cooks Hill and Newcastle West. Being the heart of Newcastle, Newcastle East has many attractions including Nobby’s Beach, Ocean Baths, Newcastle Beach, Christ Church Cathedral, and The Foreshore which includes parks, The Promenade Walkway and play equipment for children. Other attractions include The Obelisk, tennis courts, King Edward Park, Arcadia Park, Shortland Park and Fletcher Park. Local schools include; Newcastle East Primary School at The Hill, St Josephs Primary School at The Junction, Newcastle Grammar School at The Hill, Newcastle High School and Merewether High School. There is a great variety of restaurants and shops in walking distance to Newcastle East including restaurants at the Foreshore and the Promenade and also Honeysuckle, Newcastle and Darby Street Cooks Hill.

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