40 Nobbys Road, Newcastle East NSW 2300

Standing opposite the entrance to Fort Scratchley and almost equal distance from Nobby's Beach, Newcastle Beach and Newcastle Harbour this Federation Queen Anne Style townhouse (c1892) is offered for sale for the first time.

The property is set within a row of 16 terraces known as Boatmen's Row. The properties were originally built to accommodate the heroic life boatmen involved in shipwreck rescues during Port Hunter's early days. The terrace features two storey east facing facade to Nobbys Road and is three storey construction with ground level access to the rear courtyard.

Be the first to purchase then internally restore the character, charm beauty and glory of the property. The current floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, built-ins, eat-in kitchen, formal lounge room and 2 bathrooms. Original features include large rooms with high ceilings, views, ornate staircases and outhouse. The terraces have been separately titled.

The row of terraces feature two central decorative bracketed gables and each terrace has a projecting bay window finished with shingles. The house is constructed of brick and gable roof clad with colour bond sheeting and externally has recently been extensively restored. Inside, the terrace has been newly painted. The dwelling is contained within the Newcastle Urban Conservation area.

Newcastle East is know locally as one of it not the most sought after suburbs in the region. Attractions include Nobby's Lighthouse, Newcastle beach, Nobby's Beach, the Foreshore, the mouth of the Hunter River, Horseshoe Beach and the break wall. The area is ideal for activities including surfing, fishing, fine dining, night life, ship watching, whale watching, jogging, walking and much more.

Extensive investment has gone into the area in recent years which has created significant tourism, apartment living and foreshore regeneration. The area is also convenient to the exciting area known as Honeysuckle which has undergone major change in the past decade.