Charlestown 161 Kahibah Road
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$720,000
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Character Home with Park-Sized Backyard
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One of the original homes from Charlestown's early days that has been extended and renovated by the current owners over the past 46 years. Offering a surprisingly spacious interior with two separate living areas, formal dining room that could convert back to a 4th bedroom as well as beautiful character features; feature fireplace & high ornate ceilings. A fabulous location so close to everything to provide convenience for busy lifestyles. The backyard has to be inspected to appreciate the serenity and privacy in a park-like setting. Choose to continue having a wonderful and unique backyard for families of all ages to make their own memories or create and design many other possibilities. Sellers are downsizing after many happy years in their family home.
Features:-
Original Charlestown character home in ultra convenient location
20m wide quarter acre block with park-sized backyard
Off street parking for 6+vehicles and access to rear yard
Drive access to rear yard offers potential for future construction - garaging/granny flats etc.
Formal dining or potential 4th bedroom
Large timber deck adjoins family room and bathed in warming Winter sunlight
Energy efficient home with South/North aspect and captures North East breezes
Stunning main bathroom
Ensuite bathroom in main bedroom
Generous bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans
High ornate and patterned ceilings
Air conditioners x 3
Large formal lounge room with gas heater in feature fireplace
Modernised kitchen
Dishwasher
Large fridge cavity
Gas cooktop and electric oven
Illuminated glass display/kitchen cabinet
Large pantry wall of cupboards
Solar panels (20 installed)
Solar hot water service
Large laundry/utility room with 3rd toilet
Extendable awning over rear deck
Landscaped gardens
Large established trees provide privacy
Good storage space under deck
Abundance of bird life including parrots and lorikeets
Backyard could accommodate a pool, artists' studio, large cubby house, swings/trampoline etc.
Low maintenance clad exterior with original Oregon boards under
150m to Kahibah shop (great coffee!)
Short level walk to Charlestown Square
Short walk to numerous local Primary Schools
15 mins walk to Whitebridge High School
5 mins walk to Kahibah Sports/Bowling Club with restaurant, 2 x greens, Put Put Golf
5 mins walk to Charlestown Pool
15 mins walk to Charlestown Leagues Club
5 minute drive to Dudley and Redhead beaches
5 minute drive to Westfield Kotara and Charlestown Square
15 minutes to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle City
Bus stop a few houses down and also cross the road
At open house inspections you will be expected to -
Produce proof of either: o Upload of COVIDSafe App;
o Driver's licence.
Wait until instructed to enter;Use hand sanitiser;Exit via back door (if possible);Maintain 1.5m social distance;Remain in family groups at all timesPlease -
Don't enter if you are unwell;Don't enter if you have come in contact with a known COVID-19 case in past 14 days;Don't Touch anything.
Zoning: R3 Medium Density Residential
Land Area: 1011m2 approx
Council: Lake Macquarie
Land Rates: $1938pa approx
Water Rates: $750pa approx
Property Information
- Land area approx 1012sqm
Property Features
- Garages 2
- Car Spaces 4
Local Information Charlestown
Education
Nearest Government Schools
- Charlestown Public School
- Charlestown East Public School
- Kahibah Public School
- Whitebridge High School
- Charlestown South Public School
- Kotara High School
Nearest Private Schools
- St Joseph's Primary School
- St Paul's Primary School
- St James' Primary School
- St Mary's Catholic College
- St Pius X High School
- St Pius X Primary School
Local Amenities
Parks
- Riawena Park
- Kenibea Bushland Reserve
- Kahibah Memorial Park
- Mahrahkah Park
Sport and Recreation
- St John Oval
- Lisle Carr Oval
- Hillsborough Sports Centre
- Liles Oval
Services
- Charlestown Post Office
- Adamstown Post Office