37 Royal Oak Avenue

Thornton, NSW 2322

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Note: The current owner will rent for investor opportunity.

It's not often a property with this level of versatility and family lifestyle appeal comes onto the market. The property offers superior solar capabilities with a recently installed 26 panel system to the roof.

Located in the popular suburb of Thornton within walking distance of the local school, shops and sporting fields, the well-presented property offers convenience and practicality, with public transport also within easy access.

The 620sqm block is positioned towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic, while a small nature reserve behind the property ensures extra privacy with no rear neighbours.

This adds to the tranquility of the resort-style inground pool area situated at the rear of the block, which is surrounded by towering palm trees and flourishing garden beds for a beautiful tropical feel.

A long, covered alfresco area running down the side of the home provides a shady spot to sit and watch the kids in the pool, while still leaving plenty of room for an outdoor dining setting for year-round entertaining.

Established lawns and gardens provide a lovely, landscaped look to the backyard that is attractive yet low maintenance while large hedges out the front create a natural screen between the neighbouring house.

While the backyard provides plenty of lifestyle appeal, the home itself has a long list of family-friendly features, from the multitude of living areas that give everyone a place to relax, to the generously-proportioned bedrooms with built-in storage options and room to accommodate clever study nooks.

Tiles throughout the majority of the living areas and one of the bedrooms offer a hard-wearing surface with plenty of practicality, while new carpet in the front living room gives it a fresh updated feel with added comfort underfoot.

Ducted air conditioning is a welcome addition providing year-round climate control, while ceiling fans offer an economical option to keep things cool in the bedrooms.

Timber venetian blinds add warmth and texture to the bedrooms with added control over privacy and light levels, while a mix of venetian and vertical blinds in the living areas are a streamlined solution for the windows and sliding glass doors.

The master suite is a lovely space for parents to retreat with a walk-in wardrobe and a compact yet well-appointed ensuite, while a large vanity unit in the spacious family bathroom offers added storage space.

The children's bedrooms are all accessible off a shared hallway at the rear of the home, separated from the living areas to create a more peaceful sleeping zone, while the master bedroom is in its own area off the front entry for added privacy.

The generous proportions and open plan layout add to the appeal of this home, with the galley kitchen, spacious dining room and formal living areas well suited to connected family living.

The former double garage at the front of the property also presents a versatile addition to this home's appeal, with its current conversion as a salon with separate access from the rest of the house offering a seamless transition for another at-home hairdresser, or an easy fix for various other home-based businesses.

Those who don't need the business accommodation could make the most of the room's timber-look vinyl flooring and two lovely timber and glass French doors to create a light and bright third living room, while the existing plumbing and air conditioning could make it ripe for transformation into another large bedroom with space to build an ensuite.

Ideally located in the heart of Thornton, the property is within walking distance of all the suburb's amenities including a neighbourhood shopping centre complete with all the essentials, nearby playgrounds and community facilities including the local library.

A large public primary school services the suburb, while the neighbouring area of Chisholm also contains a newly-built Catholic education precinct complete with a childcare centre, primary and secondary schooling options.

Quick access to the region's major transport links provides easy connectivity to the key attractions of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley, as well as the regional entertainment and retail hub of Stockland Green Hills Shopping Centre, which is just 10 minutes away.

A 20-minute drive will also deliver you to Newcastle Airport, with direct flights to major metropolitan and regional centres including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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