Nestled in the heart of THE HILL and within walking distance of Newcastle Grammar, Newcastle East Primary (Australia's oldest School) and popular DARBY STREET, this home offers the charm of yesteryear with all the comfort of contemporary living. Circa 1880 the original terrace has been carefully restored whilst retaining many original features including ornate pressed metal ceilings, wide timber floorboards and period fireplaces. A striking addition completed in 2012 was designed by leading architects BOURNE + BLUE and seamlessly connects the two eras whilst flooding the home with natural light. The entry level offers a large bedroom, powder room, fitted European laundry, under stair storage , dining room opening to a side courtyard, a galley style eat in kitchen with extensive bench space and the spacious living area with floor to ceiling windows and stacker doors opening to an alfresco entertaining area and private rear garden with off street parking. A DA exists for the construction of undercover rear parking. Upstairs the main bedroom includes a free standing robe and opens onto the North facing verandah with period lace work. A large second bedroom boasts a fitted mirror robe and the sleek fully tiled bathroom features double basins, mirror storage , a deep soaking bath , dual shower heads, heat lamp and the 2nd WC. The secure fully fenced rear garden includes an electric sliding gate for off street parking, garden shed , hidden drying area and lush lawns , making it a safe area for kids and pets whilst also being ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the sun. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • RC air conditioning & natural gas heating connections. • Instantaneous Gas HWS. • Double door linen storage. • Large pantry, breakfast nook, mirrored splashback & SMEG oven. • Built-in storage ,floor to ceiling windows, auto blinds to living. • Right of Way to rear parking with secure electric gate opening • NCC Resident & Visitor on street parking permits are available. THIS IS QUINTESSENTIAL INNER CITY LIVING. MOVE IN, RELAX THEN STEP OUT TO ENJOY THE BEST OF THE HARBOUR, BEACH AND CITY LIFESTYLE ALL WITHIN A SHORT WALKING DISTANCE INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Council $2563 yearly Water $791 yearly (excl water usage) *Approx