18 Anzac Pde, The Hill NSW 2300

Character-filled interiors and original period features give a warm and welcoming feel to this double brick home, while its dual level layout and generous proportions present the ideal foundations to add your stamp of style with a contemporary revamp. Along with the beautiful, curved ceilings, parquetry flooring and luminous natural light, the star of the show is the home's prized northeast rear aspect. A wrap-round sunroom and timber deck take advantage of this fabulous feature to capture engaging views of the city and working harbour. This is going to be your go-to spot to dine or relax alfresco, where you can enjoy a hint of the sea breeze and marvel as the Newcastle skyline sparkles by day and dazzles by night.

Back inside, this is a comfortable and spacious home with adjoining lounge and dining rooms warmed in winter by a pot-belly stove and a gorgeous window seat a delightful spot to relax with a book in hand. Two of the three bedrooms open on to the sunroom and all are served by a shower bathroom. A Caesarstone kitchen, plantation shutters and an updated Colorbond roof are value-adding modern features, however there's still so much potential too with scope to extend into the deep backyard (STCA) or take advantage of the lower-level utility space with its own kitchenette.

This period home's charm combines with lifestyle appeal in a fantastic location. Wander up the hill to leafy King Edward Park where you can stroll to Newcastle Beach for a surf or a few laps in the ocean baths or to the Bogey Hole for a dip in the crystal-clear waters. Wander down to the city's famed eat-street of Darby Street where there's no shortage of great coffee, boutiques, and art galleries to explore.