The home design is very versatile. It can be either:

A home with 3 large bedrooms PLUS a spacious art studio / work-from-home base with its own entrance for clients, OR a 4-5 bedroom home.

Whichever configuration you choose, there are generous covered outdoor spaces that can host the largest family gatherings in comfort.

This is a large home of approximately 163 sqm interior space plus over 30 sqm of covered external entertaining areas. It is the largest in the street and surrounds, compared to the average of 120 sqm. The block size is 695sqm.

ABOUT THE HOUSE
• The house was originally 4 bedrooms + lounge + dining room + rumpus room. The current owner has the house set up as 1 bedroom + artist’s studio + large display gallery + 2 lounge rooms. The house can be easily transformed into a 3, 4 or 5 bedroom home.
• The house is perfect for working from home. The current business areas can be locked off to prevent clients entering the private areas of the home. This is a necessity for insurance companies. The current studio has excellent lighting, a kitchenette and access to a toilet. There is a bus stop direct to Newcastle Airport 200 metres from the house.
• The current bedroom has soothing views and access to the garden. It has a built-in wardrobes.
• The Spacious Kitchen opens onto a living/dining room with direct access to the garden. The Kitchen is in good working order but is old and ready for a new owner to update in their own style. It uses energy saving cookers – a 4 burner induction hob and a countertop 4-in-1 cooker which is a convection oven, grill, steamer, and microwave. It has a large second sink for making home brew while watching TV sport and washing vegies from the garden. Under the sink is a European style laundry. Dishwasher plumbing and mains gas are installed but not currently used.
• The Lounge Room opens onto the veranda and has lovely garden views. It has a storage room and built-in cupboards for hobbies, books, ironing board and linen.
• All the houses in the street were built in the 80’s as air force officers housing.
• Energy efficiency. The new roof has a double thickness insulation and 10 solar panels ready for a battery. The quarterly electricity bill is $150.00 for 2 people. The front veranda, studio and north facing patio also have insulated ceilings. Ceiling fans and a powerful ventilation system ducted to 4 rooms will remove hot air from the house in minutes. There are 3 sets of louvres backed by stainless steel security screens – so they can be left open when you go out. On hot days the house is cooler than the neighbour’s homes without air conditioning.

ABOUT THE GARDEN
The fully landscaped garden's lush green textures are complimented by hibiscus, camelias and magnolias. There are numerous places to sit and relax under established shade trees.
The back yard is a highly productive vegetable garden that is cleared and ready for you to plant, with the established asparagus and coffee etc. Fire retardant hedges are planted close to fences.
A brick shed will keep your tools secure.
There are two covered outdoor spaces will allow you to entertain in comfort - they can easily seat 30 people for lunch.
A secure yard will keep kids and dogs contained and entertained.

ABOUT THE AREA
Step outside the back gate for extensive walks and pushbike trails. The tree corridor behind the house will have birdwatchers entertained by over 80 species of birds.
Close to The House it is a short walk or bus to primary and high schools. It is 1.5 km to the town centre where there is easy parking for the weekly shopping. It is 200 metres to a bus stop with direct routes to the airport, CBD, Newcastle.
It is a short walk to the golf club and Lakeside shops - post office, chemist, bakery, tavern etc.
Lakeside leisure centre has the swimming pool and tenpin bowling. There are many sports clubs, extensive bike paths and river sports. There is a choice of many fantastic beaches within 25 to 40 minutes.
Raymond Terrace is a scenic country town beside the Hunter River, with a wide range of services. Along the riverfront is a shady park, café and family friendly pub that have relaxing river views across farmland to the distant hills.
Raymond Terrace is central to the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Port Stephens and is surrounded by bushland, fertile farmland, heritage towns and rainforests. It is central also to the employment centres of Newcastle Airport and Hunter industrial areas.

Open for inspection most days. Ring 1300 003 726 to make an appointment to visit. Property ID: 229 838