68 Kensington Rd, Bolwarra is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1975. The property has a land size of 2055m2 and floor size of 159m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2023.
Set on one of the most prestigious streets in the whole of the Hunter Valley, Kensington Road in Old Bolwarra is renowned for its stately heritage homes, spacious parcels of land & exclusive Hunter River access.
Enjoy living close to the heart of town while feeling worlds away among beautifully tree-lined streets, with limited number of homes in the suburb and direct access to the gorgeous Hunter River. With rare riverside access right from the backyard, an exquisite home and a ? acre block, this unique property is set to impress and will draw a huge volume of interest from discerning buyers.
Bolwarra is a lovely suburb enjoying a semi rural vibe whilst still being connected to all the conveniences of city living. Moments away from the home you'll find local schoolings, public reserves and sporting facilities to enjoy. The boutique cafes and retail outlets of Maitland & Lorn are located a short 5 minute drive, with the larger Green Hills shopping centre a mere 10 minutes away, providing easy access to your everyday needs and more.
Further afield, you'll find Newcastle city a short 45 minute drive and an easy 30 minutes by car to all the sights and delights of the Hunter Valley, connecting you to the very best of our region in no time at all.
On arrival, an expansive green lawn leads to the home with an appealing neutral brick and tile fa?ade offering a pleasing first impression. A large porch spans the front of the home, providing the ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee.
Stepping inside the home, high ceilings with detailed cornices provide an immediate sense of space, with gleaming timber floorboards adding a sense of style upon entry. Designed for relaxed family living, you'll find a lounge room at the entrance to the home, bathed in natural light from large windows looking out to the front garden. This room enjoys direct access to the outdoor patio via sliding doors and a fireplace, offering the ideal space to cozy up and enjoy time with family during the cooler seasons.
At the heart of the home, you'll find the open plan living / dining area which features split system air conditioning and a fireplace, ensuring you'll relax in comfort all year round. The immaculate kitchen, renovated four years ago, features sleek white shaker cabinetry, a side by side Westinghouse oven / stove, a chic tiled splashback and a breakfast bar, providing the ideal space to connect with the family at meal times.
A well thought out floor plan places the three generously sized bedrooms along a private hall, all bedrooms enjoying the convenience of built-in robes, ceiling fans and large windows providing tree top views across the backyard. The master enjoys the added benefit of sliding doors opening out to the outdoor patio. These rooms are serviced by the stylish family bathroom, renovated four years ago which features a separate walk-in shower and bathtub, with a handy second, separate WC located nearby.
Moving back to the main living room, you'll find double sliding doors that open out to the large undercover alfresco area, providing the ideal space to enjoy BBQs with family and entertain friends.
The ? acre block provides a massive yard with established trees leading down to your very own personal river frontage. Here the owners have created a space to relax with family & friends while enjoying the picturesque sunset over the valley. Some of the owners favourite things to do is spend hours playing fetch in the river with their lovely dog, canoeing, or casting the line out for a late afternoon fish.
For those seeking storage of cars, tools and toys then do not despair, this home includes an attached double garage with internal access and side access to the back yard, where you'll find an additional garage plus a garden shed. You'll discover plenty of additional storage under the home, along with a workshop and handy second bathroom, offering space and convenience for all!
It is extremely rare for a property of this standard, set in a prime location with direct river frontage to be presented to the market. With a high volume of interest anticipated, we encourage our interested buyers to contact the team at Clarke & Co without delay to secure their viewing.
Property Information:
- Zoning R1 General Residential
- Large brick and tile home (Not heritage listed)
- 2,055sqm in the prestigious Kensington Road in Old Bolwarra
- Direct access to the Hunter River with the home above flood level.
- Updated kitchen & bathroom
- Wide side access to additional shedding, under house storage & 2nd bathroom
Why you'll love where you live;
Old Bolwarra is a timeless suburb, home to some of the most elegant & prestigious heritage homes of the Hunter Valley. Always renowned for its high end class, wide tree lined streets and exclusivity of only a small amount home homes being available, it certainly is one of the most popular destinations in the whole of the Hunter Valley. Keeping that old world charm while and only minutes to Maitland CBD where you will find everything you could possibly need is a major draw card. Even though you are only minutes from town, Old Bolwarra will make you feel worlds away. With direct access to the Hunter River you could spend hours with the kids & pets having fun, drop the fishing line in or go for a kayak up the river, your options are endless!
- A family-friendly region with plenty of parks, recreation and sporting facilities nearby.
- 5 minutes to Maitland CBD and the flourishing Levee riverside precinct with a range of bars and restaurants to enjoy.
- 10 minutes to Morpeth, a charming village brimming with boutique retailers, and gourmet providores with coffee that draws a crowd.
- Located just 10 minutes from the newly refurbished destination shopping precinct, Green Hills shopping centre, offering an impressive range of retail, dining and entertainment options right at your doorstep.
- 45 minutes to the city lights and sights of Newcastle and 2 hours expressway drive to Sydney.
- Just 30 minutes away from the gourmet delights of the Hunter Valley Vineyards.
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The size of Bolwarra is approximately 4.5 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 1.8% of total area. The population of Bolwarra in 2011 was 1,178 people. By 2016 the population was 970 showing a population decline of 17.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bolwarra is 60-69 years. Households in Bolwarra are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bolwarra work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 87.3% of the homes in Bolwarra were owner-occupied compared with 86.2% in 2016.
Bolwarra has 608 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bolwarra have seen a 54.02% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 45.32% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
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