This rare and unique opportunity will suit those seeking a new adventure, renovation project or business-lifestyle opportunity. The circa 1860 building, formerly the W. J. McLaughlin's Bread Factory, is located in the heart of Maitland and remains salient as one of the city's most renowned buildings. Notwithstanding the need for renovations throughout, the sizeable B4 Mixed Use zoned space allows for fantastic commercial options along with residential opportunity through shop top housing. Upstairs, you'll find abundant residential opportunities within two monumental sized rooms, one of which flows to a deck, and don't forget the renovated bedroom and bathroom that are already existing. Whilst downstairs, an expansive array of commercial zones, the courtyard, and parking yard are just waiting to be transformed into the business of your dreams. A blank canvas with so much potential, this special property invites your imagination to run wild with possibilities. - 1860s-built, two-storey property in town centre offers a wealth of future possibilities - Former bread factory set on a 432sqm inner-city block renowned throughout town - Not heritage-listed, property is zoned B4 Mixed Use for commerical and residential - From foyer, there is potential private access point to expansive residential upper floor - Main 98sqm array features great character with original timber floors, concrete walls - Home's dining and living expanse has kitchen with Omega stainless steel dishwasher - From kitchen, there's an easy flow to the large, covered deck, perfect for entertaining - Second open space sees an original 86sqm area ideal for adding 3 more bedrooms - Bathroom features original freestanding bathtub with overhead shower, laundry sink - Renovated single bedroom features timber floorboards, ceilings, wall air conditioner - Commercial ground floor with entry foyer was most recently utilised as antique store - Comprises three extensive shop spaces, storage room, courtyard, secure car parking - The separate shopfront looking to Cribb Lane has 4 roller doors that open the space - A sliding barn door opening to courtyard and carpark expands this area even further - Beyond the store front, find more space and separate storage room with a roller door - Covered and open courtyards look to lawns, a gravel pathway and established trees - The adjacent lock-up parking for up to 4 vehicles is very secure behind 4 iron gates - Property is situated between two laneways, private east laneway, west public laneway - There is also electric hot water, natural gas (not connected) and three phase power - Walk to Pender Place Shopping Centre, drive 40 minutes to Newcastle and beaches - Rare and special opportunity in town centre to reshape a renowned historic building Council Rates $4,680pa Water Rates $751pa