Last Listing description (March 2020)
With an ideal location close to schools, shops and amenities and a roomy internal layout perfect for families, this well-maintained Metford home ticks plenty of boxes.
Four bedrooms and multiple living areas ensure this is a home that will be attractive to families, or a savvy investor looking for a property with wide appeal, with an expansive covered alfresco area down one side providing plenty of all-weather outdoor living and entertaining space.
A triple garage also caters for those seeking secure storage for an additional family car, motorbike or boat, while a concrete slab provides the perfect space to park a caravan.
The home was built in 2005 and has been well maintained, with its traditional red brick and tile facade offering classic street appeal.
The interior is also neatly presented and has been carefully looked after, offering a soothing, cream colour palette this is light, bright and welcoming.
Timber look vinyl flooring in the entry hall draws you down towards the central living spaces, continuing into the casual dining room and open plan kitchen, while carpet is a cosier choice in the two living rooms and all four bedrooms.
The bedrooms are all of a good size and feature built-in wardrobes, while the storage space in the master suite goes over and above, with both a built-in and walk-in wardrobe as well as a good-sized ensuite with underbench cabinetry in the large, modern vanity.
Both storage and preparation space is also plentiful in the spacious timber-look kitchen, with underbench cabinetry running the full length of the expansive return laminate benchtop, in addition to overhead cupboards and a built-in pantry.
The open plan design of the kitchen and adjoining casual dining room makes both rooms feel even more spacious, while a cut-out in one wall provides an instant connection between the kitchen and the family room, conveniently located behind the built-in bar and drinks cabinet.
The bar makes the family room ideal for entertainers, while sliding glass doors allow you to open it up to the covered alfresco area.
The opposite end of the alfresco area can also be accessed internally via the sliding glass doors in the main lounge room, with this third living area ensuring the home has plenty of spaces for families to come together and connect or spread out with separate areas for children and their parents.
A quiet cul-de-sac location and nature reserve at the rear add to the family-friendly appeal of this lovely Metford home, while the property's impressive 793sqm block ensures it also has a great-sized backyard this is fully fenced and secure.
The landscaped yard features established garden beds and flourishing screening for privacy, as well as two sheds for all your gardening equipment and additional storage needs.
Perfect for those looking for a solid investment, or families seeking space and convenience, the home is located minutes from a selection of primary and secondary schools, with the local NSW TAFE campus offering nearby tertiary education options.
The redeveloped entertainment and retail hub of Stockland Green Hills Shopping Centre is located five minutes away on the other side of the highway, providing multiple supermarket options for your everyday needs as well as a vast selection of retail and specialty stores, a David Jones department store, bustling restaurant precinct and a HOYTS cinema complex.
Healthcare needs are also well catered for in the surrounding suburbs, with East Maitland home to a busy medical precinct including a private hospital, specialist doctors and allied health professionals, while the new state-of-the-art regional public hospital is currently under construction within Metford itself.
Offering quick access to the New England Highway and other major transport links, the property is within easy reach of the key attractions of the region including the beaches and laidback lifestyle of Newcastle and Port Stephens.
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