Peacefully nestled amongst a variety of mature trees, gardens and hedging make this circa 1920s bungalow your own personal retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Originally built as the Elrington mine managers residence, this property is unique in its own right and will make you the envy of all your friends.
Having been tastefully renovated tying in modern day conveniences with old world charm. Nothing has been missed from the wide halls with original polished hardwood floorboards, restoration of the original 11ft moulded decorative ceilings, fully restored fireplaces, imported Italian tiles, French doors, textured wall coverings and ornate tap ware and fittings.
The master suite has a luxurious ensuite, walk-in robe and French doors opening to a private balcony. The second bedroom/guest room has modern built-in, fully restored working fire place and French doors to side verandah. The third bedroom has a spacious built in and set at the back of the house.
The 2016 Master Builders award winning kitchen is not only spacious but functional with mirrored glass splash backs designed to withstand the heat of the 900mm gas cook-top, while Caesar stone bench tops, soft closing drawers, added detail to custom cupboards, recessed square sink and ornate tap ware confirm the timeless quality.
The kitchen flows to several spacious, living areas, plus a beautiful sunroom with French doors opening out to a sunlit verandah, a separate study, spacious main bathroom with high quality finishes and tapware, huge laundry room and secure accommodation for three vehicles.
There are multiple outdoor spaces for entertaining one featuring an outdoor kitchen and the other is perfect for spending the afternoon admiring the parklike surrounds of your 4578m2 property.
This Elrington property is definitely a showpiece of the current owners combined creative work and has awarded two Master Builders Awards for 2016 Best Alteration, Addition, Renovation and Restoration as well as the kitchen being named the 2016 Kitchen of the Year.
Proven as a popular home with Air B&B could make this a very attractive income earner as well as their private weekend retreat to a possible investor. Centrally located 15 mins from the M1 Freeway and/or the Hunter Expressway, 15 minutes from Cessnock and the vineyards and 45 mins to Newcastle.