There's no denying this original home needs considerable work, but with its gorgeous character flourishes, approximate 410sqm level landholding and excellent lifestyle location, it represents a wonderful opportunity for savvy buyers to truly add value. A great start for renovators to get creative with an inspired makeover or good-sized block for a knockdown and rebuild to your own personal design; it enjoys excellent convenience with parks, shops, transport and Beaumont Street's vibrant cafe scene all within easy walking distance. A character facade with original shingles, a tessellated tile pathway and front verandah introduces the home. Inside charming traditional detail includes high pressed metal ceilings, a leadlight front door, twin fireplaces and gorgeous honey-toned 6" timber floors. The conventional floorplan reveals a central hallway with a large bedroom resting either side, adjoining lounge and dining spaces, a third bedroom or second living area, original kitchen and bathrooms and an external laundry. The approximate landholding of 10.06 X 40.82m includes level lawns and a single carport. This is a most desirable, sought after and convenient location, only five minutes to everyday essentials at Marketown and less than one kilometre to the heart of Newcastle CBD.