68 Kensington Road

Bolwarra, NSW 2320

Enjoy absolute river frontage in the exclusive location of Old Bolwarra. The boundaries of this large block extend from Kensington Road right down to the Hunter Rivers edge. Imagine having access to your own private riverside terrace at the end of your backyard.

The gently sloping block is fully fenced with gated side access and an additional rear garage and garden shed. Little maintenance is currently required, lawns cover the majority of the property with some citrus and mature trees dotted around the backyard.

The 1970s brick and tile roof construction is solid. Ideal orientation, facing the east and with a central north facing patio/alfresco area, this home is naturally illuminated with large windows in these directions and high ceilings add a sense of spaciousness.

Following the sloping site, the home is 2 storey at the rear with a lower workshop and adjacent large versatile room that could be a future man-cave or teen-retreat.

Upstairs, the open plan living/kitchen area are naturally lit, finished with solid polished timber floors and bi-parting sliding doors to the alfresco, this area feels light and airy. A combustion fireplace and gas connection give you a choice of heating options.

The adjacent large kitchen has a servery window with glass display shelves to the living. While dated in appearance, there is plenty of storage and benchtop space with a retro tiled splashback.

A separate formal lounge also opens onto the central patio, plus a large front facing picture window receives morning light. A recessed combustion fireplace is bricked into the far end and a set of glazed French doors join the entry foyer, with a cloak cupboard and internal access to the double garage. There is a remote opening double door and extra space to the rear of the garage for a workshop or additional storage.

The three bedrooms along rear carpeted hallway all have built-ins, ceiling fans and river views. The master bedroom opens onto the central alfresco and is conveniently close to the upper bathroom.

A large internal laundry offers yet more built-in storage cupboards, plus space for all the services and outdoor access to the yard via a concrete ramp.

All original fixtures and fittings give the home a retro style, lantern style pendant lights, internal glazed sliding doors, and the vinyl covered bar under the servery some of these could be recycled to bring authentic character into a modern refurbishment.

All the right elements are already in place here, a solid foundation for a simple facelift or make the most of the river frontage and extend out to the rear and take advantage of this feature.

Kensington Road is regarded as one of Old Bolwarra premium addresses. Within walking distance to the local primary school and sport complexes, its only a short drive to the Lorn Shopping Village and Maitland CBD for all other conveniences such as shopping malls, entertainment and transport to Newcastle.

With a little TLC, this vintage gem could be easily transformed into a wonderful home for you and your family.

This property is proudly marketed by Hunter River Realty Group, for further information call 4934 4111.