Sympathetically updated throughout, this quaint three-bedroom cottage will charm from the outside in.

Built in a California bungalow style, complete with a wide covered front veranda, the "Postmaster's Cottage" will perfectly suit downsizers, young families or investors.

The newly painted home on 369sqm boasts original hardwood floors, French cedar doors, decorative ceilings, and stained glass windows.

Two ornate fireplaces with tiled surrounds are also in the living room and one bedroom.

Your kitchen is modern and practical, as are your two chic bathrooms, and there is space to spare for kids and pets in the fully-fenced backyard, which includes a paved alfresco area.

- This gorgeous California bungalow style home is set on 369sqm in the heart of Lorn
- Located in tree-lined street, the three-bedroom home is surrounded by period homes
- Double-brick property features wide covered front veranda overlooking the gardens
- Both the interior and exterior of house and its single carport have been fully repainted
- The single carport has been rebuilt with new timbers and Colorbond roof for parking
- There are also new blinds, curtains, light fittings, LED lights throughout this cottage
- Two bedrooms feature new carpets and the tiled roof has been thoroughly repaired
- Lovely historic details include original hardwood floorboards and French cedar doors
- Plus there are decorative ceilings, stained glass windows and two original fireplaces
- From the wide front veranda, double French glass entry doors open to a long entrance hall
- Step down the hall to find a well-lit living area with high ceilings and stained glass windows
- Ornate corner fireplace with tiled details and mantlepiece is the main feature of this room
- Step through to the chic, modern kitchen to rear of floorplan with premium inclusions
- Light and bright area includes stainless-steel electric oven and four-burner gas cooktop
- Abundant timber cabinetry plus newly painted and updated benchtops and cupboards
- Don't forget the new double stainless steel sink with new tapware and new plumbing
- Step down to an equally light and bright dining room, which also comes newly plastered
- Along with tiled flooring, gas outlet, French doors open to the backyard alfresco array
- Covered tiled patio overlooks fully-fenced, easy-care garden with new back fencing
- Back inside, three large, spacious bedrooms are opposite, and adjacent to the living area
- Sunny and bright front master bedroom offers new carpet and stained glass windows
- Across hallway, you'll find bed 2 with hardwood floors, ornate fireplace, stained glass windows
- Bed 3 features plush new carpet, high built-in mirrored wardrobe and is sunny and bright
- Central bathroom has floor to ceiling tiles with a toilet, tiled shower plus corner vanity and a new mirror
- The laundry to one side of kitchen has a second shower with new fittings and new glass shower door
- The laundry also includes a handy separate new toilet, which opens to the backyard area
- Side access concrete driveway with double gates to single carport for easy off-street parking
- Colorbond shed in the backyard, natural gas outlets, gas hot water system, new rear gutters
- Finally you have new Mitsubishi 6.3KW reverse cycle air conditioner, upgraded meter box
- Walk to Lorn village amenities and Hunter River, or drive a few minutes to Maitland

Water Rates $751pa
Council Rates $2,800pa