Enchanting cottage gem: Perfect family home or investment

7 Cessnock Road, Gillieston Heights

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For Sale

Price Guide $670,000 - $700,000

Company Details

New South Wales

Property Information

 
  • Land area approx 499sqm
  • Council Rates $1997/year
  • Water Rates $751/year
 

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Moonambel Cottage is where history meets charm, offering a lifestyle as timeless as its 1905 character.

Perfect for family living or a quaint Airbnb escape, this former postmaster general's home will enchant you with its hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and original cast iron oven.

The rustic kitchen, framed by leafy backyard views, promises cosy dinners or sunlit gatherings.

An entertainer's courtyard, veggie gardens, and fresh updates throughout add to the appeal.

With its peaceful ambiance and convenience near Maitland, the Hunter Valley, and Newcastle, this fully restored cottage presents an investment or inviting family retreat that's hard to resist.

- Circa 1905, the lovingly restored postmaster general's home is full of charming features
- The original hardwood floors, soaring ceilings & timber-panelled walls will win you over
- Stained glass windows, cast iron oven & ornate fireplace pair with fresh paint throughout
- The home has also been rewired and replumbed so all the hard work has been finished
- Set on a lush 499sqm block, the property operates as boutique AirBnb accommodation
- The property offers a solid return of $800 for a three-night stay booked over the weekend
- Perfect for first-home buyers or downsizers seeking a peaceful lifestyle in great location
- Drive to the Maitland CBD in 7 minutes and Green Hills Shopping Centre in 15 minutes
- Wine aficionados will enjoy renowned Hunter Valley vineyards a 30-minute drive away
- Lovely weatherboard facade with a sunny front verandah immediately tugs at your heart
- Inside, a traditional floor plan places three large bedrooms towards the front of the home
- Each bedroom is filled with light, built-inward robes and two have new carpet underfoot
- Master bedroom has polished timber floors, custom wardrobes and bespoke cabinetry
- In the cosy living room you'll find an ornate fireplace and a split-system air-conditioner
- It's the ideal space for curling up with a good book, watching a movie or just relaxation
- Rustic kitchen is packed full of charm with an original cast iron fireplace the centrepiece
- Kitchen also features custom cabinetry, timber benchtops and subway tiled splashback
- Cook dinner in the quality electric oven or gas cooktop and clean up with the dishwasher
- The kitchen enjoys backyard views so you can watch the children play in the fenced yard
- The backyard features lovely vegetable gardens, established trees and a chicken coop
- Pebbled courtyard is perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation at the end of a long day
- Renovated bathroom with large shower, subway tiling and on-trend matte black fittings
- Ample driveway parking and side access to a storage shed or workshop in the backyard
- Separate laundry, 6.5kw solar system and great location that's close to public transport

Council Rates $1,997pa
Water Rates $751pa

Property Features

  • Built In Wardrobes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpeted
  • Car Parking - Surface
  • Area Views
  • Shed
  • Secure Parking
  • Outdoor Entertaining Area
  • Fully Fenced
  • Floorboards
  • Dishwasher
  • Courtyard
  • Toilets 1
  • Open Spaces 2
  • Solar Panels
  • Close to Transport
  • Close to Shops
  • Close to Schools
 
  • Nearby Government Schools
  • Nearby Private Schools

Primary

Gillieston Public School, Maitland Public School, Telarah Public School & Nillo Infants School

Primary

St John the Baptist Primary School & St Paul's Primary School

Secondary

Hunter Trade College, All Saints College (St Mary's Campus) & All Saints College (St Peter's Campus)
* Nearby schools are selected based on straight-line distance only.

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