Auction Location: In Rooms - 2/16 Telford Street, Newcastle East & Live via Buy.Realtair.com Lovingly held by the same family since the late 1950s, this classic Carrington weatherboard home was passed down from grandmother to granddaughter in 2009, when it underwent a contemporary renovation enhanced by further improvements a few years later. Today it presents as a home for a 21st century family with an open plan design, indoor/outdoor flow to a deck for alfresco entertaining, and a double garage accessed via the rear lane, currently used as a brilliant extra living and entertaining space. Lovely, wide Forbes Street offers almost instant access to all the waterside activities on Throsby Creek. The living areas have been opened up to incorporate the island kitchen, with a servery window and a sliding door offering seamless connection to the large, covered deck, a fabulous area to host family and friends against a backdrop of northerly sunshine. Inside the converted garage, find power, a/c, gas heating, vinyl plank flooring, and handy storage. Offering plenty of room for use as a quiet disruption-free space to work from home, a teen retreat or entertainment room, it will be a simple fix to re-configure this back to a large garage if you wish. Wander a few steps to the end of the street and jump onto the Throsby walking and cycle path offering a pleasant waterside stroll or bike ride all the way to Nobbys Beach. On the way you can stop off for coffee or dining at the Boatshed Café, Newcastle Yacht Club or any number of eateries and bars at Honeysuckle. Your dog can run around at the off-leash park, and if a bit of water fun is your thing, launch the paddleboard with ease or join Newcastle Rowing Club, which is little more than a few strides away. - Classic weatherboard home with north facing backyard and rear lane access - Timber floors and 10 ½ft ceilings add space and character - Open plan lounge/dining with a/c, island kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher - Three bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite with clawfoot tub - Bathroom with frameless glass shower and face-level storage, handy third w/c in laundry - Pull-down attic ladder into handy storage - Large, covered deck with Ziptrack blinds and servery window to kitchen, gas for BBQ - 8m x 6m garage/ studio with a/c, gas heating and power - Low maintenance garden surrounds - 170m to Carrington Public School, 280m to neighbourhood shops and cafes - 5.9kw solar system (16 panels) to keep running costs down - Full electrical re-wiring of house from original to modern standard - Ceiling and wall insulation in both main house and garage Outgoings: Council Rates: $2,224 approx. per annum Water Rates: $730.59 approx. per annum Expected Rental Income: $690 - $750 per week This property is being sold under the Online Friendly Auction System. An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you. This is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction or before making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about your queries in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction. Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required. Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on its merits. Live streaming auction. Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia. We also have a downloadable guide available on our website." ***Health & Safety Measures are in Place for Open Homes & All Private Inspections Disclaimer: All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. Some of our properties are marketed from time to time without price guide at the vendors request. This website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Any personal information given to us during the course of the campaign will be kept on our database for follow up and to market other services and opportunities unless instructed in writing.