Spread out in style in this beautiful 1950s abode boasting charming street appeal and encapsulated by cottage gardens.

There is abundant room to spare inside and out with the light, bright five-bedroom home set on an 2,542sqm allotment, which features a pool, spa, cubby house and pergola.

Throughout the family entertainer you'll find stained leadlight windows and timber wall panelling with a living room including a wood fireplace.

An open-plan kitchen flows seamlessly to the great outdoors as does the gorgeous master bedroom with its ensuite and wall of built-in wardrobes.

Completing the property is a separate, self-contained studio/retreat, a double carport, machinery shed and storage sheds.

- Set beyond a picket fence, the double fronted home features a peaceful front porch
- Formal living room with timber-lined walls complemented by stained glass windows
- Slow combustion wood fireplace encased in stackstone hearth with timber mantelpiece
- Designer kitchen overlooks open-plan dining and family room for ultimate inclusivity
- Kitchen boasts stone benchtops, ILVE 900mm oven and gas cooktop, breakfast bar
- Floorboards flow through kitchen, dining and family room, which opens to an alfresco
- Timber and glass doors encase the expansive family room, filling it with natural light
- Parent's retreat boasts built-in wardrobes, ensuite and seamless flow to the verandah
- Bedroom 2 enjoys a lovely window study nook, built-in wardrobes and a great ensuite
- Two more bedrooms with plush carpet, built-ins, ceiling fans, versatile fifth bed/study
- Family bathroom has decorative floor tiles, bathtub and big shower, plus twin vanities
- Extensive outdoor entertaining with covered deck and a pergola overlooking the yard
- Tranquil gardens, saltwater pool with slide and spa, plus large children's cubby house
- Front and rear access to the property, double carport and machinery shed with power
- Machinery shed doubles as accommodation for your boat or caravan, chicken coop
- Self-contained studio or retreat with a bedroom, lounge, kitchen, shower and a toilet
- Ducted zoned air conditioning, plantation shutters, 2.1kW solar system, security system
- Close to the Hunter Expressway, renowned vineyards and Newcastle CBD and beaches
- A very easy three-minute drive to the Cessnock CBD and just 30 minutes to Maitland
- Perfect for families, couples or investors seeking elegant cottage in a rural paradise

Council Rates $2,348pa
Water Rates $751pa