Set on 556sqm and only 500m from Rutherford Marketplace, this charming three-bedroom cottage is the perfect entry point for first-home buyers and investors alike.

While built in the 1970's, the weatherboard home has been beautifully maintained and features a fresh palette and original timber floors throughout.

There are lovely front and back gardens including an expansive covered pergola and the kitchen is light and bright, with ample storage space and modern appliances.

Two of the three bedrooms have built-in robes with the third being ideal as a second living area or office.

All of this is just 3km from busy Maitland and 40km from Newcastle's gorgeous beaches.

- Only 500m from Rutherford Marketplace, this three-bedroom cottage will really appeal
- As well as 556sqm site, you have incredible character and convenience inside and out
- Older but very well maintained, this home has white weatherboard exterior, tiled roof
- A charming front garden with established trees welcomes all newcomers to the home
- Inside, there's fresh white palette, original timber floors and light flooding every room
- You'll be greeted by an open-plan living, dining area with split-system air conditioning
- Relax and entertain with ease, while enjoying large windows offering garden scenery
- Just beyond, light, bright, modern kitchen has L- shaped benches and ample storage
- Home cooks will also appreciate the Whirlpool 4-burner electric cooktop and the oven
- Off kitchen, another small living or dining area flows to a fantastic pergola and backyard
- Large covered pergola is perfect for a barbecue and drinks, overlooks fully-fenced yard
- Sit back and relax, care for established gardens, or watch kids play in so much space
- Back inside to front of home, find attractive master bedroom, adjacent to Bedroom 2
- Both bedrooms feature built-in robes, sunlit layout and yet more of those timber floors
- Bedroom 3 is to rear of home, off kitchen area, is ideal for second living area or office
- Meanwhile, central bathroom is conveniently located, has a shower, storage, skylight
- Laundry is located off the kitchen and offers more storage space, plus separate toilet
- Finally, there's a single car garage with roller doors as well as backyard lock-up shed
- Don't forget a 3000L water tank, electric hot water system and backyard access gates
- You're so close to Rutherford shops and schools, while also 3km from busy Maitland
- Great entry point to the market for first-home buyers, couples, downsizers, investors
- Perfect investment opportunity with an attractive rental return of $460 - $480 per week

Council Rates $2,200pa
Water Rates $751pa