High ceilings, timber floorboards, ornate ceilings and decorative fireplaces are classic features of period homes.
If you love older houses with heritage features, check out these five listed for sale, from Lorn to Georgetown:
5 Allan Street, Lorn - Guide $2.35 million
Lorn has no shortage of classic homes.
Set on a 854 square metre corner block, Weeroona at 5 Allan Street is the latest property with heritage residence to hit the market in the suburb.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick house boasts many period features, including polished floorboards, decorative ceilings and a fireplace.
Set across two levels, with the main living area and children's bedrooms downstairs, Weeroona is fully renovated throughout.
Updates include a designer kitchen with a large island bench and the main bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.
The master bedroom is grand in size and has an ensuite and a walk-in dressing room.
There are multiple living and entertaining areas, including an alfresco area with a swimming pool, and established park-like gardens.
The property is listed with a guide of $2.35 million with Todd Fisher at LJ Hooker Maitland.
37 Alley Street, Speers Point
This home in Speers Point is set on a sprawling 1006 square block, with views of Lake Macquarie.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom weatherboard house is fully renovated, while retaining many of its original features.
Period elements include the original fireplace, high ceilings, lead light windows and ornate fret work.
An original cast iron cooker is a charming feature in the dining room.
The floorplan has evolved over the course of the home's lifetime to cater for modern families, with multiple living areas.
The kitchen is newly renovated with concrete and timber benchtops and a 900mm freestanding oven.
Outside has landscaped gardens with established plants and a large entertaining area that overlooks the in-ground swimming pool.
The property is listed for sale by expressions of interest with Cameron Stevenson at LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie - Toronto.
16 Bowker Street, Georgetown
There is more than meets the eye behind the facade of this classic 1920s double brick house in Georgetown.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has undergone a stunning renovation that blends its original old-world charm with contemporary finishes.
Period features include high ornate ceilings, polished floorboards and a decorative fireplace.
The renovation includes an extension at the rear to create a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area and alfresco entertaining deck.
The extension has raked ceilings and large windows, with skylights and wood-framed glass sliding doors maximising natural light and airflow into the space.
A timber deck extends off the open-plan living area and looks out over the backyard.
There are two luxury bathrooms, including the main with black marble tiling and a large skylight and a second bathroom with glazed green tiles and a deep freestanding soak tub.
The property is set to go to auction with Dave Lane and Bec Williams at LaneCampos.
14 Eddy Street, Hamilton
Listed with Steve Dorman at Dowling Property Group Hamilton, this four-bedroom, two bathroom home blends original architecture and contemporary design.
The house dates back to the 1880s and is one in a row of eight heritage cottages.
It features a distinctive ornate facade, while inside has intricate mouldings, Kauri pine floorboards, original fireplaces and three-metre high ceilings.
The kitchen is designed for modern living, with quality appliances, sleek cabinetry and a large stone island bench.
The open-plan space also includes a built-in gas fireplace.
Open plan living spaces are fitted with modern lighting fixtures chosen to tie in with the home's heritage.
Fully renovated throughout, the main bathroom has a freestanding bathtub, a skylight and a feature wall with patterned tiles.
The property is set to go to auction on September 14 at 2.15pm.
21 Brunswick Street, East Maitland
This 1900s cottage in East Maitland combines period features with modern comfort.
Set on a 719 square metres, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house features its oriignal hardwood timber floors, high ceilings and decorative cornices.
There are multiple living spaces throughout the home, including an open-plan living area at the rear with a view of the pool.
Additional living areas include a formal lounge and a rumpus room.
The gourmet kitchen has premium finishes, including stone benchtops, soft closing draws and stainless steel appliances, including a 900mm gas cooktop and oven.
The master suite has an ornamental fireplace and an updated ensuite.
The two remaining bedrooms have French doors leading to the front porch, and easy access to the modern main bathroom.
The property is listed for sale with Reece Thompson at Thompson & Clarke Real Estate.
