70 Brown Street, West Wallsend NSW 2286

Steeping in history, this beautiful residence was built over a hundred years ago as a doctors residence and surgery to care for the miners and their families in West Wallsend and surrounding areas.

Featuring 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 working fireplaces, a maids quarters, and a ballroom with spring timber dance floor and stunning ornate ceilings the room previously held formal dances and poker nights for the local residents in a bye-gone era.

Nestled on an impressive 1,012m2 block (20.1m wide x 50.2m deep), this long corner block includes wide easy access into the backyard and boasts a huge double car garage with workshop and a high pitched roof for extra storage. Plus there is a wide carport for caravan or boat storage and extra storage sheds for all you possessions and toys.

Surrounded by lush landscaped grounds and gardens, this lovingly cared for property features:
4 x bedrooms (2 with fireplaces)
2 x bathrooms (one renovated and the other an original 1930s bathroom in amazing condition)
Formal lounge room with fireplace
Ballroom now used as a second lounge room with Tudor style timber beams and ornate ceilings
Spacious meals area opening off the kitchen
Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, 900mm free-standing oven and gas cook top plus a walk-in pantry
Upstairs maids living quarters now used as an artists studio this could be used as a fifth bedroom
The old surgery attached to the home has its own separate entrance and could be easily converted into a 1 bedroom granny flat with its own lounge room and the medicine room could be easily turned into a third bathroom. This section of the home would be ideal for a parent/family member to stay or to be used as a home office. The choices are endless
5 x fireplaces (4 working)
Wide timber floorboards
High 3.1m (10ft) and 3.5m (11ft) ceilings throughout the home
New wiring
New plumbing
4 x ceiling fans
Gas cooking, heating and hot water
Original features and bay windows
Wide outdoor undercover verandah, the perfect spot to relax, soak up the sun and read a book and enjoy the gardens and ambience of this special home

For the locals this is known as Dr Hollys Residence.

For anyone looking for a grand old property, look no further. You will be proud and honoured to call this your home.

For further information contact Listing Agent Troy Duncan on 4950 8555 or 0416 290 555.

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