This large home has been carefully renovated to maintain its’ originality and charm and also provides all the comfort and conveniences expected in today’s modern lifestyle. The four bedrooms, large office, three bathrooms, plus powder room and enclosed yard and garden makes living easy for any large family and their pets.
With beautiful views overlooking the magnificent Newcastle Harbour “Romaro”, Circa1878 is a four level residence of both historical and social significance. This impressive landmark has its’ association with Miss Chippendall’s Ladies’ College, established in 1881 and subsequent association with Newcastle Grammar School from 1903.
Designed in the Victorian Filigee style and Flemish Bond pattern with two-storey bull-nosed verandahs and decorated cast iron lace balconies. Numerous French doors surround three sides of the building.
The residence is a large and unusual divergence from the typical Victorian terrace style home. “Romaro’ is situated in the Newcastle Urban conservation area, is surrounded by Classified buildings, including Christ Church Cathedral and was recorded by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) on the 27th February, 1978