A grand Victorian four-level terrace with views to Newcastle Harbour is set to go under the hammer with a guide of $1.85 million.
The 1890-built residence at 33 Newcomen Street, Newcastle is listed with Chasse Ede and Nathan Hunter at PRD Presence.
The owner has lived at the property for the past 22 years during which time they renovated and reconfigured the house as a practical home for a large or extended family while retaining original features such as tongue and groove timber walls, timber floors and high ceilings.
"I have always loved terrace homes," the owner said.
"I tried to capture the original features of the home's era with the fireplaces and ceiling roses, and to make it meet the needs of my growing family."
The home holds historical significance in Newcastle.
It was constructed in 1890 by Sir Samuel Cohen of the David Cohen & Co bond stores family.
The terrace is now a spacious and versatile home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a basement level which is set up as self-contained studio accommodation.
The basement features half-metre thick sandstone walls and the studio can be separately accessed via the side laneway, making it ideal as guest accommodation or as a rental.
The living room and kitchen are on the entry level along with a laundry and powder room, while three large bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom are all positioned on the first floor.
A loft retreat and fifth bedroom sit on the top level and the property offers views across Newcastle Harbour.
Features include large windows and louvres which allow natural light and sea breezes to flow through the home, and a garden at the rear.
The modern kitchen includes Caesarstone benches, Miele gas cooktop and oven, and a dishwasher.
As for the position, the home is centrally located within walking distance of Hunter Street Mall, Newcastle Beach and King Edward Park.
"I love its grand size - it is much larger than most terraces - and I love the yard which, again, is hard to find in town," the owner said.
"It's also free-standing on one side.
"The house rarely gets hot as I'm on a hill and near the sea. I love the street, opposite the Newcastle Club which is an amazing building."
The terrace goes to auction on November 9 at 5pm.
