Timeless Semi is Quintessential Cooks Hill Living

Auction Location: onsite

This semi-detached period gem is quintessential Cooks Hill living on wide tree-lined Bruce Street, just two blocks from Darby Street and less than 200m from beautiful Centennial Park. This is a fabulous opportunity for those looking to lay down roots in this most desirable area and make their mark on a timeless classic that’s been built to last and cherished for almost 15 years.

With Federation good looks, the red brick cottage flaunts gorgeous hallmarks of its era including wide timber floorboards and decorative fretwork, beautiful ornate ceilings, and an ornamental fireplace. The classic gun-barrel design has two bedrooms radiating off the hallway, the first with a delightful sunroom that functions as a library/office complete with shelves and a rolling ladder for the avid bookworm. The lounge room is the heart of this home before flowing into the modern kitchen and dining area, with the bathroom and laundry at the rear. A herringbone bricked courtyard with gazebo adds a private spot for alfresco dining and relaxation.

Long established as the go-to spot in Newie for all things coffee, dining, and shopping, living on the cuff of Darby Street means you have everything you need at your fingertips. And with Harris Farm, Genesis Fitness and Lowlands Bowling Club also close by, this period prize has comfort and convenience sorted, plus Bar Beach is an easy 15-minute stroll making an early morning surf or swim super easy.

– Classic Federation era brick semi on 190sqm block, circa 1922-24
– R3 Medium Density Zoning allows you to run a business from here (STCA)
– Two classically proportioned bedrooms with ceiling fans, main with built-in robe and adjoining sunroom/office/library
– Heart of the home lounge room with a/c, gas heating and ceiling fan
– Eat-in kitchen appointed with gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher
– Full-size bathroom with shower over bathtub, Euro laundry accessed outdoors
– Brick paved rear courtyard with gazebo for entertaining
– Large storage attic
– Attic ladder pull downstairs from second bedroom
– Right of access wide passage
– Stroll to Darby Street, Centennial Park, and a choice of eateries and corner pubs