30 Bonar Street

Maitland NSW 2320

Offering a contemporary transformation of a period home on the edge of the city centre, this Maitland property represents the best of both worlds.

Sitting on around one third of an acre (1212sqm), with an additional 400sqm of land featuring a stable and tack room, this property is a rare find in the heart of Maitland, one of the fastest growing regional areas in Australia.

The home offers instant street appeal, with a charming cottage feel enhanced by the traditional picket fence, neatly landscaped gardens and generously-proportioned front lawn allowing the house to be set further back for added privacy.

A wide front verandah that wraps around to one side of the home adds to the property's period character, while a bright red front door gives a pop of colour to the neutral palette used for the traditional facade.

A mixture of soft neutrals and splashes of muted colour throughout the home give the interior a pleasing contemporary style that works well alongside the traditional period features, with crisp whites used to highlight the 3.6m high ceilings, tall skirting boards, dado panels and rails.

Built in 1920, the home features a typical layout for the era, with a central hallway leading directly from the front door to the dining and kitchen at the rear.

Three bedrooms and a living space sit on either side of the hallway, with a fourth bedroom accessible via a sliding door in the lounge room.

Two of the generously-proportioned bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, while another includes a walk-in wardrobe. The remaining bedroom has a large glass sliding door providing access to the wraparound verandah.

Three of the bedrooms feature gorgeous polished cypress pine timber floorboards, which run throughout most of the house adding warmth and texture to the rooms.

Hard-wearing vinyl has been used for the open plan kitchen and dining room at the rear of the home, providing a practical surface that mimics the look of a tiled floor for added style.

This is a bright and airy space, with large windows and glass sliding doors providing a natural flow to the rear covered deck for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Designed to impress, the gourmet kitchen reflects both the contemporary and period styles of the property, with bright red subway tiles on the splashback creating an eye-catching feature, while white heritage-style doors give the overhead and underbench cabinetry a traditional appeal.

Quality stainless steel appliances, including an AEG dishwasher and Belling induction oven with four-burner cooktop, add to the kitchen's contemporary finish.

The home's beautifully styled bathroom and good-sized laundry, which includes a second toilet and shower, are both accessible from the dining room, while a third toilet and shower are located in a separate building outside the pool area for added convenience for those enjoying a swim.

The fully fenced pool area is a stunning addition to the backyard's entertaining spaces, with the large inground fibreglass pool surrounded by stunning travertine tiling and pebbled areas, with a dedicated paved area at one end perfect for lounging in the sun.

A neat patch of lawn adds a splash of green to the rear yard, while a concreted driveway provides access from the street to the double-length single garage at the rear.

A magnificent teenager's retreat or stunning home office with its own covered front deck is attached to the side of the garage, and has been beautifully finished with the same lovely interior styling and dado paneling as the main home.

Additional shedding and storage areas, including ample under-house storage, add to this property's appeal, while the rear paddock, stable and tack room provide a rare opportunity to keep a pony or other small farm animals within this urban setting.

Centrally located in Maitland, within minutes of the local hospital and bustling CBD and Levee retail and dining precinct, this property provides the perfect mix of contemporary luxury and period charm, making it the ideal base for those looking for city centre conveniences with a touch of rural ambience.

SMS 30Bonar to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.