Located in the unique, and tightly held village of Hinton in the lower Hunter Valley, only a stones throw from the well known historic town of Morpeth, 10 minutes from the bustling heart of East Maitland, and 40 minutes from Newcastle CBD, is this exquisitely thought out country cottage at 31 Elizabeth Street. The home is superbly positioned on the block. Located down a quiet cul-de-sac you will be impressed to find the amount of value this home has to offer. Superbly positioned on the block, with the marvellous front deck, compliment by the mature grape vine which provides deep shading in summertime to the deck, living space and bedrooms, reducing the need for air conditioning. In wintertime the living areas and bedrooms are filled with direct sunlight. The living space, and bedrooms are blessed with a due north aspect, it is a home which any savvy home designer or architect would love. Entering via the expansive front deck, into the equally vast living room, with lofty vaulted ceilings, and seamless flow from the inside to the outside, you won't be able to help feeling the character and warmth of this home. The kitchen is well designed with plenty of cabinetry space, and a large walk in pantry. The main bathroom has had updates and is highly functional with separate shower and bath. The front two bedrooms all have built in robes and abundant natural light. The main bedroom has a walk-through robe, sunny ensuite, with additional storage. There is also a large linen cupboard in the hallway. To the rear of the home, flowing elegantly from the dining space, you will find an enormous undercover entertaining and outdoor living area. Ideal for entertaining friends or enjoying the precious family time owning a home like this allows. Continuing into the yard you will find a sizable lawn and lush garden which includes fruiting macadamia, bananas, grapes, herbs, strawberries, citrus and leeks. The home also boasts a large workshop at the rear, ideal for a man (or woman) cave with plenty of storage and bench space, power, water and plenty of natural light. 31 Elizabeth Street Hinton is one of those rare assets that one simply cannot miss. It is a home that simply picks you up and hugs you. The character and charm is seldom surpassed in this day and age of mass market project homes. To secure this exceptional opportunity to live the good life, please contact James Hannah of PRD Hunter Valley on 0400 301 349. Added features and benefits include: Biocycle: Tertiary treatment of waste water on site. No water leaves the property and garden is always lush. Serviced quarterly, by All Septic Services (motor, sprayers, filters) as required by Port Stephens Council to assure that the system is meeting requirements. System is easy to maintain yourself, sprays located in the front and back yard, and can be alternated. "Tornado" fan in the living room, and an Identical one (uninstalled) is included in the sale. Mitsubishi Electric Heavy Industries Air Conditioner installed in the lounge room in January 2020. Very effective. Front deck is made of Mod Wood (plastic wood) put in place e 5 years ago. Does not need any coatings/varnish/oiling Large and small compost bins, garden shed and Honda Lawn Mower with compost chopper for the grass cuttings included. 400L hot water system installed 3 years ago. The large capacity allows for enough hot water for a family, and reheating can occur at the cheapest rates during early AM. Wool carpet (lower pile than previous carpet) House was built by a builder, current vendor is the second owner, 1998 to 2021. Extension and both verandahs completed in 2010. Quiet and very safe area, everyone in the street looks out for one another. 300m to Hinton Public Primary School, school buses from Hinton to Linuwel Steiner School, East Maitland Public School, Hunter Valley Grammar School, St Peters and St Marys Maitland, St Josephs Lochinvar, Maitland High School and Maitland Grossman School. Large oval, playground, tennis courts and BBQ at Hinton Oval, Swan Street. Elevated offering views and encircled with mature fig trees. Farm gate sales nearby: Phoenix Park, Largs, Morpeth and Hinton. Local Landmarks: Victoria Hotel (1840), Hinton Baptist Church (1869), Hinton School of Arts (1869). Further afield Paterson, Seaham, Clarence Town, Woodville, Largs. Postal service and post box Elizabeth Street is a no through road. Government services, groceries, medical services and vet located in Raymond Terrace (13 km) and Maitland (11km) Close to The New Maitland Hospital and Greenhills Shopping Centre. Close to the Paterson River that has a pontoon for access to the water for fishing, boating, swimming. Excellent garden soil - grows anything. Country Walks: Pioneer Cemetary, The Old Punt Road, Swan Reach Road, Hinton Oval. Maitland Train Station is on the main line to Brisbane and Sydney. Victoria Street Station at East Maitland allows good parking and provides easy access to Newcastle. Outdoor power points on the back verandah and in the double carport. Whilst all care has been taken preparing this advertisement and the information contained herein has been obtained from sources, we believe to be reliable, PRDnationwide Hunter Valley does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. PRDnationwide Hunter Valley accepts no liability for any loss or damage (whether caused by negligence or not) resulting from reliance on this information, and potential purchasers should make their own investigations before purchasing.