Tucked away on a quiet, leafy street is this charming original cottage. Built at the turn of the 1900s, this home was originally part of the stables attached to a grand home set on Spark Street.
Today, the quaint cottage offers comfortable living for a growing family with three bedrooms, modern bathroom and plenty of living space. The home has been renovated throughout its long history but a handful of original features have stood the test of time.
A packed earth floor and a sandstone hearth sit under the timber floor in the lounge room. There is also a well that runs under the bathroom and the original fireplace still stands in the lounge, built with sandstock bricks brought from England.
The original home was built in stages with rooms added and verandahs enclosed as needed. The house was likely renovated in the 1950s with the concrete verandah and log cabin-style weatherboards installed to replace the older splay boards.
During the 1990s, the second floor was added and the downstairs rooms opened to create a more modern layout. Today, the property is beautifully presented and can be enjoyed as is with a blend of charming historical features and modern conveniences. Living is now spread over two levels with the upper-level home to the master bedroom, with storage areas set either side of the room.
Downstairs houses the living and dining rooms, plus a small kitchen and a combined laundry and bathroom at the rear of the floorplan. The property comes with a carport for off-street parking, a rare luxury within this neighbourhood. Outside, there is a garden shed for extra storage, plus a tidy backyard with sunny nooks perfect for starting the morning with a cuppa in hand.
This beautiful cottage is located on a quiet street within walking distance of picturesque parklands and the stunning Throsby Creek foreshore. Local shops, the TAFE NSW Newcastle campus, plus local schools such as Islington Public School and Tighes Hill Public School are all close-by.
For more information or to organise an inspection call 49552624