Highly sought after, rarely found

Transformed into a contemporary residence yet retaining many period internal and external features, this engaging Victorian weatherboard cottage is beautifully positioned on a 1642sqm gently sloping double block on two titles in a quiet locale near the centre of town. Dado-lining, high ceilings and stunning polished hardwood floorboards combine with generous spaces to create a warm and relaxed ambience that will appeal to a variety of buyers. There are three light-filled double bedrooms. The bright centrally located family bathroom boasts a timber vanity, large shower, claw-footed bath and toilet. The hub of the home is the all-white electric kitchen with ample preparation and storage space plus walk-in pantry and delightful original fuel burning stove in working order. The adjacent dining zone provides restful garden views. With French doors opening to the eastside deck, the spacious lounge with slow-combustion heating built in to the original fireplace offers an inviting relaxation area. With wide covered verandahs on three sides and an expansive, elevated covered rear deck, there are multiple alfresco dining and entertainment options. The western side of the deck is fully enclosed and hosts slow-combustion heating, hand-basin with hot and cold water and views to Sugarloaf and Coorei Hills. Covered stairs to the lower level lead to a fully concreted area suitable for boat/caravan parking. An adjacent workshop has an additional shower and toilet. A 9m x 8m colourbond double garage on concrete slab has a mezzanine level for storage, kitchenette, bathroom facilities and laundry. To the western side of the home and currently used as a garden shed is the original laundry still with concrete tubs and copper washing facility plus toilet. Beautiful established gardens and lawns provide ample area for children and pets, while a diverse orchard offers excellent fruit for eating and jams. Additional features include soft palette throughout, air-conditioners in bedrooms, ceiling fans in all rooms, reverse-cycle air-conditioning in lounge, bird aviary and woodshed.

With its dress circle location within strolling distance to Dungog’s shopping strip, schools and sporting facilities and with Dungog’s close proximity to the Hunter’s regional hubs of Raymond Terrace (35mins), Maitland (45mins), Newcastle (1hr), this character-filled home with an abundance of features delivers an exciting opportunity to live an enviable country lifestyle with every urban convenience.