Boasting a lovely fusion of timeless charm and modern touches, this gorgeous home is ready to embrace a new family. For sale for the first time in 22 years, it has been immaculately maintained and lovingly updated, leaving extra scope for more contemporary renovations to suit your lifestyle. Located in a desirable Merewether street, convenient to pubs, shops, restaurants and outdoor leisure activities, you'll have everything you need at your doorstep.

Original polished floorboards flow throughout, complementing high ceilings and traditional sash windows. You can warm your toes by the open fire in winter or relax in the beams of natural sunlight that brighten each room. Three oversized bedrooms have been beautifully updated with stunning plantation shutters and easily cater to any growing family with plenty of room for built-in or standalone robes.

If you love being close to everything, you'll appreciate the walking distance to pubs and shops, the short bike ride to mountain bike trails or a morning surf at Merewether Beach. This home's lovely, welcoming ambience, secure and private setting, established gardens and sensational location make it a superb opportunity for families or investors that you won't want to miss.

• Character-filled 3 bedroom family home in enviable Merewether location
• Sundrenched interiors, high ceilings, original timber flooring, sash windows and ornate fireplace
• Recently replaced fences, air-conditioner and electric hot water system plus freshly painted ceilings
• Single lock up garage accessed via William Street, low maintenance gardens and side pedestrian access
• 1.3km from Merewether Public School and 2km to Newcastle High School
• Within 2km from The Junction Shopping Village, Merewether Golf Club, Newcastle Racecourse, mountain bike trails and Merewether Beach, 5km from Newcastle CBD and walking distance from multiple parks