An admired Victorian residence in Mayfield that has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is well-known by locals is expected to attract strong local and out-of-town interest.
Mathew Iuliano, of First National Newcastle City, is marketing the historic 1880s property at 62A Church Street with a guide of $1.25 million to $1.35 million.
Kiandra, as it is known, is believed to have been built as the rectory for St Andrew's Anglican Church. A sympathetic restoration was completed in 2016. The home has five bedrooms, a study, formal lounge and dining rooms, a return verandah and many of its beautiful original features.
The grand lounge room is being described as the home's "showpiece" with a coloured glass bay window, open fireplace and a spectacular plaster ceiling. Referred to as the ballroom, it is believed to have once hosted dances for the local community.
"It's a really unique property, a landmark home," Mr Iuliano said. "It's a house that doesn't come up very often and is a really stand-out, special place."
Period features includes soaring 3.5-metre cedar lined ceilings, kauri pine floors, six fireplaces, picture rails and a 13.4m long hallway comprising three corbelled archways. The home is on a block 756 square metres in size.
It is set for auction on June 26 and open Saturday at 10am.
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Andrew McKiernan, of McKiernan Real Estate, expects his large listing at 5 Ede Close to go close to producing one of the highest house prices paid in Charlestown.
The home is positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac with leafy surrounds and has undergone a stunning transformation.
The result is a multi-level residence with several indoor and outdoor living spaces, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a ground-floor retreat complete with a second kitchen. There is an in-ground swimming pool and the home is being sold through expressions of interest.
Inspections are by appointment only.
"It's a pretty amazing house," Mr McKiernan said. "It's one of the largest homes I've ever seen and it feels like you're out in the bush but you're only a short walk to Charlestown Square."
Mr McKiernan said he had been inundated by enquiry during the property's first 24 hours on the market.
Listings over $1m
Movable have listed a five-bedroom house at 5 Sailors Place in Morisset Park with a guide of $1.9 million. The home is only 18 months old and is set in a private and elevated cul-de-sac on the shores of Lake Macquarie.
Belle Property Lake Macquarie are guiding $1.3 million for a five-bedroom residence that backs onto reserve at 10 Crusade Close in Valentine.
First National Newcastle City have listed a three-bedroom home at 8 Ashford Parade in Merewether with a guide of $1.15 million to $1.25 million.
Robinson Property are guiding $1.9 million to $1.99 million for a Torrens Title three-bedroom townhouse at 7 Ridge Street in Merewether with ocean views.
Listings $500,000 to $1m
Expectations are believed to be in the low $500,000 range for a brand new three-bedroom townhouse at 1/189 Lawes Street, East Maitland that is being marketed by Belle Property.
Belle are guiding $595,000 to $650,000 for a three-bedroom home at 100 Bridges Road in New Lambton.
A three-bedroom house in a quiet cul-de-sac at 19 Leroy Close in Hillsborough is on the market through McGrath New Lambton for $625,000 to $675,000.
Listings under $500,000
Walkom Real Estate have a two-bedroom townhouse at 5/2 Eva Street in Hamilton listed for $485,000.
A three-bedroom apartment being marketed by Belle Property in Eastside at 608/6 Charles Street in Charlestown has a guide of $485,000.
First National Newcastle City have a two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse at 37 Kestrel Circuit in Shortland for $450,000 to $490,000.
