88 Church Street, The Hill NSW 2300

Forming an integral part of Church Streets historic streetscape, this c1880 residence known as 'Minumbah' is a picturesque three storey dwelling in the Victorian Rustic Gothic manner. It was built for the very prominent Novocastrian, Clarence Hewson Hannell, the Shipping Master of Newcastle Harbour for forty-three years and the eldest son of James Hannell, the first Mayor of Newcastle and Wickham. The refurbishment of Minumbah in 1978 by the Architect, Kevin Snell, won the Menkens' Award for Restoration.

Situated on a prominent corner site, Newcastle Harbour is a beautiful backdrop to its comfortable interiors, which also take in views across to Stockton and Nobby's Lighthouse. A much treasured home for the last 32 years, it's a property of extraordinary future potential with scope for further restoration into a majestic family residence.

The neighbourhood is also an inspiration; it is central, accessible and fabulous to live in, within minutes to award-winning dining, pristine beaches and Newcastle's revered arts and entertainment scene.

- Formal lounge and separate formal dining room with original working fireplace
- The traditional rear verandah was enclosed during the restoration to bring the kitchen up from the basement to the living quarters
- Two bedrooms on the upper level include one with ensuite; both capture magnificent views
- A small verandah links the home to a tandem garage with valuable mezzanine storage
- The basement reveals two further bedrooms, a laundry, second bathroom, sauna, cellar and rear sunroom
- Courtyard gardens offer pedestrian access off Brown Street

(We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.)