Property Hunter - 27 August 2014

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134 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri

4936 2577

Phone: www.sylvesterre.com.au

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For all your real estate needs call 4936 2577 and speak to our friendly staff

KURRI KURRI

40 Aberdare Street

KURRI KURRI

132 Lang Street

“CENTRAL LOCATION FOR THE FAMILY” • Clad & terracotta 3 bedroom family home • Air conditioned, master bedroom with BIR • Saltwater inground pool • Garage, single carport & block size of approx. 571m2 • Central to the CBD, transport, schools & the Hunter Expressway

OPEN HOME: Saturday 30th September 12.00pm – 12.30pm

AUCTION

DATE: 20th September

HEDDON GRETA

COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE HEART OF KURRI

WHERE: On Site TIME: 12.00pm

33 Cooper Street

PRICE: $599,000

ABERDARE

150 Aberdare Street

NEAT AS A PIN & READY TO MOVE IN!

PRICE: $359,000

• 3 bedroom brick and tile home, approx. 25 years young • Kitchen & bathroom renovations completed about 7 years ago • Open plan kitchen dining with lovely neutral tiles • Formal dining or use as a study room, reverse cycle a/c in lounge • Entertaining area and approx. 809m² block • Single lock up garage with drive though access to your backyard

• 2 story building, popular Newsageny downstairs currently on lease returning $3100 per month on a lease until May 2016 • Full sized 3 bedroom flat with large bedrooms & brand new bathroom, returning $250 per week rent.

• Zoned B2 Local Centre and in total you would be looking at an approximate 8.4% return

YOUR DREAM FAMILY HOME!

PRICE: $419,000

• Brick & colourbond 5 b/r home, 5th b/r w own front access • 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms & Tasmanian Oak timber kitchen • Slow combustion fireplace, ducted a/c & ceiling fans • Inground saltwater poor w rock waterfall feature • Undercover entertaining area + double garage w workshop & power • Solar panels, rear lane access & garden shed • Approx. 1015m2 block, fully fenced with manicured gardens • Close to all amenities inc. public transport, schools & shops WW11808

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Weston 13 Grey Gum Drive

Aberglasslyn 7 Kawana Way

Not Just A Home But A Lifestyle!!

Size Will Surprise You!!

Looking for that amazing lifestyle – Fantastic 5.5 acres (approx) with town water & sewer. This 10yr old property offers 4 lge bdrms with BIR, master with ensuite & WIR, formal & informal living & dining areas serviced by 3 s/s air/cond. & a slow combustion wood heater.

Even though this remarkable modern brick & iron residence has wonderful street appeal an inspection is a must to fully appreciate the class & size this home has to offer! Offering multiple living spaces with 10’ceilings, ducted a/c, theatre room set around a large open plan layout with the focal point a stunning kitchen!

For Sale Offers Over $600,000 Considered View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EBYF6H

For Sale Offers Over $500,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/ECAF6H

Kane Bradley 0423 525 335 Maitland 02 4933 5511

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Rutherford 19 Cagney Avenue

Rutherford 40 Hague Street

Quality & Affordable!

Finders Keepers!

4 yrs young, brick & colourbond home offering spacious bdrms with built ins, master with wir & ensuite, gourmet chefs kitchen with stone benches, gas cooktop, d/w & plenty of bench & cupboard space.

Set on a 767m2 block with not a thing to do but move straight in & enjoy! The updated kitchen features s/s appliances incl. dishwasher. Low maintenance living.

For Sale Offers Over $415,000 Considered View Saturday 9:30 – 10:00am ljhooker.com/E4RF6H

For Sale Offers Over $315,000 Considered View By Appointment ljhooker.com/E6VF6H

Ben Moore 0406 534 446 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Kane Bradley 0423 525 335 Maitland 02 4933 5511

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East Maitland 48 & 48A Macrae Street

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Superior New Torrens Title Duplex!!

Attention Astute Investors!

Superior in everyway! Not just in the upgraded quality finishes through out but

completion in the coming weeks.

Reluctant sale creates an opportunity to add to your portfolio or enter the investment game. Offering formal & informal family, living & dining, good size bedrooms with built ins, master with ensuite & wir, chef’s kitchen with s/s appl incl. d/w.

For Sale $379,000 each View By Appointment ljhooker.com/ECVF6H

For Sale Offers Over $370,000 Considered View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EAPF6H

Kane Bradley 0423 525 335 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Ben Moore 0406 534 446 Maitland 02 4933 5511

also in size, these 2 brand new torrens title duplexes offer a larger floor area then other duplexes on the market. Due for

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Branxton 63 Yates Street

Bolwarra Heights Lang Drive Cnr Paterson Rd

“Motivated Vendors” – Will Consider All Offers Within Reason!

Secure Your Dream Block EXCLUSIVE RELEASE - LIFESTYLE

Polished hardwood timber flooring,

ALLOTMENTS This Boutique selection of quality 5000m2 allotments is just what you’ve

combustion fireplace, ducted a/cond, gas cooktop, ceiling fans throughout & the list of bells & whistles goes on ...!!

DON’T MISS OUT! CALL TODAY.

been looking for! Lifestyle living in your favourite suburb just got better!

For Sale Offers Over $329,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EEOF6H

For Sale Average Price $335,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com

Ben Moore 0406 534 446 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Ashtonfield 27 Kilkenny Circuit

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This stunning 4 bedroom family residence is pristine inside and out and is set in an ideal location just minutes from all of the “Major Attractions” of this popular area.

Set on an absolutely park like allotment, your 1170sqm of established grounds are manicured and well set out!

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Lovingly refurbished, this home exudes appeal with its cavernous ceilings, ornate staircases & wide original flooring throughout. The floor plan could be anything you desire, with three or four main bedrooms, alternate living spaces & interesting areas of historical significance.

The kitchen is a masterpiece in itself!

For Sale $580,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EDQF6H

AUCTION 6th Sept ‘14; 11:30AM On Site View Saturday 11:00 – 11:30am ljhooker.com/ECZF6H

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

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East Maitland 15 Hiland Crescent

Aberglasslyn 8 Redgum Circuit

Careful...It’s Loaded!

Classy, Brand New Home!!

All the firepower you may ever need is here at this beauty. Well positioned with great appeal, this 3 bdrm brick veneer & tiled home will allow you to move in & relax! The new bathroom is contemporary & functional, ducted a/c, polished hardwood flooring & sun room/study area

This brand new 4 bedroom home has been finished at a high standard and is sure to please any buyer in today’s market. From polished porcelain tiles through to wall hung vanities and gloss kitchen with granite tops, it will leave you saying “Yes Please”!

For Sale Offers Over $360,000 Considered View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EDKF6H

For Sale $395,000 View Saturday 12:00-12:30pm ljhooker.com/ECCF6H

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

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Aberglasslyn 35 Kite Street

Gillieston Heights Lot 553 Horizon Street

Stylish, Sophisticated, Selling!

Ready For Your Dream Home!!

This stunning contemporary 4 bdrm home is full of your “I wants” and is a standout that will leave all your friends in envy! Beautifully designed for executive living and complete with ducted air conditioning, commercial kitchen and separate media room. Inspection a must!!

This level fully fenced 651sqm parcel located in a quiet street of Gillieston Heights is the perfect spot for your new home. Offering all services including water, power, sewer, gas and access to the new NBN. Surrounded by other quality homes and only 7minutes to the new Hunter Expressway.

Contact the agent today for more details.

For Sale Offers Over $430,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/DYGF6H

For Sale Offers Over $195,000 Considered View By Appointment ljhooker.com

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Todd Fisher 0438 592 920 Maitland 02 4933 5511

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Gillieston Heights 92 Ryans Road

Aberglasslyn 1&2/25 Dunnart Street

Perfect Building Site On 927M2 – 18M Frontage!

Developer’s Clearance!

DUPLEX - BUY I OR 2 - CALL TODAY! Recently Completed - very well presented in a fantastic location surrounded by other quality homes in a growing community.

Good size bedrooms with built ins, formal family, media, home office/study, open plan family area with stylish kitchen with gas cook top & dishwasher.

Be the envy of your friends & prepare to build your dream home. With 18m frontage & uninterrupted mountain views this property will give you a real sense of peaceful semi rural living. Featuring premium underground utilities incl. natural gas & super fast Internet via fibre optic cable.

For Sale Offers Over $320,000 each View By Appointment ljhooker.com/EBQF6H & EBNF6H

For Sale Offers Over $199,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/ECCF6H

Ben Moore 0406 534 446 Maitland 02 4933 5511

Ben Moore 0406 534 446 Maitland 02 4933 5511

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Aberdare 27 Colliery Street Spacious family home With the benefit of location and features, this solid brick and tile home will tick all your boxes! Situated on a 1,012sqm block close to schools and transport, this family home awaits your touch and gives you the opportunity to add your own design and style.

Outside offers an outdoor entertaining area, a generous sized fully fenced yard with fibre glass inground swimming pool plus a large carport for the boat or caravan. You owe it to yourself and your family to investigate this fabulous home - make the call that could see you moving in very soon!

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This property offers: • 4 generous sized bedrooms with built-in robes • Spacious living area • Gas fire place • Air conditioning and ceiling fans • Neat and tidy kitchen with gas cooking • Separate dining area • Family bathroom with separate bath and shower • Separate laundry and toilet

Auction 20th September 2014 @ 12pm Onsite View Wed 27th Aug 3:15pm Sat 30th Aug 9:15am ljhooker.com/JPJF5N

Chris Johnson 0428 445 799 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333

Aberdare 2/96 Rawson Street Motivated vendor says sell, sell, sell!!

Looking for an investment or first home buy then this unit is the perfect opportunity to either add to your house portfolio or is a great starting point. A practical layout and located within an intimate complex of only 3 others, makes this unit value buying in Aberdare.

This is a maintenance free and well presented unit and only a few hundred metres walk delivers you to schools and parks and is within close proximity to Cessnock’s CBD cafes and cultural scenes.

Call now for your inspection!

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This Immaculate unit offers: • 2 good sized bedrooms with built in robes • Spacious open plan lounge/dining • Modern, neat & serviceable kitchen with gas cooking • Reverse cycle air conditioning for comfort • Modern bathroom with separate shower and sleek décor • Single lock up garage with internal access and laundry • Rear generous courtyard with small patio area

Auction 6th September 2014 @ 12pm Onsite View Wed 27th Aug 2:30pm Sat 30th Aug 10:00am ljhooker.com/GX6F5N

Chris Johnson 0428 445 799 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333 www.cessnock.ljhooker.com.au

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Bellbird 358 Wollombi Road Heres your chance!

Situated in a great area, this neat and tidy home holds incredible appeal for a variety of buyers.

Whether you’re looking to move in and add your personal touch or looking for a great investment, the position, potential and price of this property makes this a great opportunity.

Outside offers an easy maintained yard, garden shed and single carport. Situated on a 463sqm block close to schools, transport, parks and only 4km to the Cessnock CBD. Call now to book your inspection!

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This home offers: • 4 Good sized bedrooms • Spacious living area with air conditioning • Large modern eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Modern family bathroom with separate shower and bath • Separate second toilet • Front verandah • Fully fenced yard • Currently rented at $300 per week

For Sale $229,000 View Sat 30th Aug at 1:00pm ljhooker.com/JF3F5N

Bellbird Heights 37 Keelendi Road Don’t go past this!

Positioned beautifully on top of Keelendi Road Bellbird Heights, sits this well presented family home offering all the modern conveniences for todays living.

Offering an abundance of space for any family to spread out, your inspection is a must to see all that is on offer here!

Outside offers a double garage, landscaped gardens, inground swimming pool plus a fully fenced child friendly yard.

Sitting on a 773sqm block with a peaceful rural backdrop, truly a place families can call home. Call now for your inspection!

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This home offers: • 4 Generous sized bedrooms with built in robes • Main bedroom offers ensuite • Modern 3 way family bathroom • Formal and informal living areas • Modern kitchen with granite benchtops • Ducted air conditioning • Gas fireplace • Solar hot water • Separate laundry • Storage • Verandah

For Sale $419,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/H3VF5N

Bryce Gibson 0422 227 668 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333

Bryce Gibson 0422 227 668 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333

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Lovedale 547 Lovedale Road Lovely lovedale The setting is perfect. Lovedale is rested to the east of Pokolbin and is home of the “Lovedale Long Lunch”, which is widely published as being one of the greatest food and wine festival around, and more recently the home to Hunter Valley Golf & Country Clubs Crowne Plaza Hotel, and other local Wineries’ & Fine Dining all of which are at your door step.

This property has the potential for a Bed & Breakfast facility (STCA) or perfect weekend accommodation.

The home is surrounded by beautiful manicured lawns and gardens and is situated on a fully fenced 2.03 acre block with surrounding farmland, so you’ll never be built out! This home is a class act would reward the most discerning buyer, with a property that all the family could call their own. - Call me today for your inspection.

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This beautiful home offers: • 3 generous sized bedrooms with built in robes • Master offers walk in plus ensuite • Modern family bathroom • Open plan living area • Stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Features an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Studio apartment with sunroom • Also features a Detached 1 bedroom “Granny flat” with lounge/dining space plus kitchen and bathroom also with its own private court yard.

• Manicured lawns and gardens • 4.8km (3.5 minutes drive) to the Hunter Expressway • 10.5km to Cessnock CBD

For Sale $625,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/J60F5N

Bryce Gibson 0422 227 668 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333

Bellbird 77 Tennant Street Unique & Rare Property with a shed the size of a block of land If a rural lifestyle is what you’re after then ‘the good life’ awaits here, located in a quiet street in the popular suburb of Bellbird.

This hardiplank and tile home sits proudly on a sizeable 2 1/4 acre allotment, is close to all amenities and with a picturesque rural outlook, it offers a lifestyle of peace and convenience with town water and incredible opportunities.

You can be a world away from town and business pressures here yet only a few minutes back to the convenience of the CBD. A picturesque property crying out for a new family to run and play with or even a couple to enjoy the tranquillity.

Call now for your inspection

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This property offers: • 3 generous sized bedrooms • Neat and tidy eat in kitchen • Separate lounge room • Good sized bathroom with separate shower, bath & toilet • 2nd building (1,200 sq ft) with toilet & shower - possible dual occupancy/office or stables, kennels etc (STCA) • Double lock up garage.

• For the business there is a massive 44.1m x 12m (144ft x 39ft) metal shed, with a high roller door, concrete floor & the potential for over 20 council future uses (STCA) - endless possibilities!

• Great development site.

For Sale $529,000 View By Appointment ljhooker.com/DZNF5N

Bryce Gibson 0422 227 668 LJ Hooker Cessnock 4990 5333 www.cessnock.ljhooker.com.au

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Parents find a new place to call home In a major role reversal, it seems parents are moving in with their kids, and the superannuation system could be to blame

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he days where kids move out, only to move back in with their parents after a year or two have been replaced by a role-reversal of sorts, and according to Club Plus Super, the superannuation system is to blame.

According to the industry super fund, the country will soon see an increasing amount of parents forced to sell their family homes and move in with their children to fund their retirement.

Recent projections by Club Plus Super are suggesting that the super balance of the average 65-year-old Australian retiree will likely be exhausted after only six years of retirement.

“The current superannuation

system allows people to use up all of their superannuation in one hit before being forced to rely on the Age Pension,” said Club Plus Super’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Cahill.

“This system and the sheer scale of Australia’s rapidly aging population will potentially see hundreds of thousands of retirees run out of funds and not be able to enjoy the retirement they envisaged.”

According to Mr Cahill, a natural response to dwindling retirement spending would be to sell the family home to unlock equity.

This could see seniors move into rental properties or back in with their children.

“These trends could signifi-

AUCTION Sat 30/08/2014 12:30 PM On Site

AUCTION

University Accommodation - ‘Potential Development Site’

Must Be Sold

BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 10 & 12 Vale Street

WALLSEND 22A Hill Street

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3 bed home with study on a large 793m2 block. Featuring a separate lock up garage, huge undercover

AUCTION 20th September @ 11:30am

entertaining back deck with the opportunity to enclose as a 2nd living area, separate dining and living, split system A/C & recently renovated kitchen w stone bench tops.

Includes wheelchair access &

INSPECT Saturdays 10:15-10:45am

the main bathroom is setup for the disabled. The backyard is clearly waiting for a new owner to install a pool,

© 2014 CENTURY 21 Australia - CENTURY 21 does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this brochure.

AUCTION 30th August @ 12:30pm INSPECT Saturdays 11:45-12:15pm Thursday 5:30-6:00pm

which would still leave enough playing area for the kids.

For more information contact CHAD DUNN on 4955 6888 or 0414 980 644

© 2014 CENTURY 21 Australia - CENTURY 21 does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this brochure.

CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. PHONE 4955 6888

CONTACT Chad Dunn 0414 980 644

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Two well maintained properties currently being used as student accommodation, #10 & #12 Vale Street each with good size homes and large blocks are being released to the market – they are side by side, both be sold either together or separately on the day or prior. Combined site with both properties is 2112sqm of land & 10 bedrooms in total with both properties.

There is a contract for each property giving the opportunity to have one half of the family or a SMSF entity to buy one property and the other side buy the other property, then look at potentially developing down the track together ( STCA).

This is a fantastic opportunity, something like this seldom hits the market.

Call today to have an information pack sent out or register for the upcoming open home on Saturday morning.

Link for smartbook - http://www.skyvue.com.au/pav/23950

cantly change the dynamics of Australian families, the Australian property market and the Australian economy,” Mr Cahill said.

Would you consider moving in with your kids? Tell us by sending an email to editorial@newcastlepost.com.au.

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PHONE 4955 6888 173 Nelson Street, Wallsend

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MOUNT HUTTON EAST MAITLAND Ashtonfield 15 Butterfield Crescent

Hamilton South 265 Beaumont Street

SPACEFUL AND GRACEFUL 4 bedrooms lead to second living area

Easy to maintain yard on level block

Large entertaining area off kitchen

$469,000

Craig Linsley - 0423 328 328

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Rural countryside views

2 street frontages

Get the kids a pony

Gentle sloping block

Room for a tennis court

Plenty of room to move

Executive estate

$599,000

Tony Wansey - 0412 478 222

Distant views to the ocean

Lounge, dining & family room

2 bedroom house needing renovating

Sub-dividable block

Offers Over $500,000 Tony Wansey - 0412 478 222

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Plenty of room on this 3500 m2 Block

Gentle slopping block with running creek

Offering multiple living areas

Minutes away from the Hunter Expressway.

Level building pad waiting for you to build

Close to schools, shops and freeway

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3900m2 level block Fronts onto Swan Bay Double storey house 3 bedrooms upstairs

$1,600,000

Workshop shed $600 p/w 3 blocks with separate titles

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1 bedroom flat downstairs

Tony Wansey - 0412 478 222

$280,000

Edgeworth 33 Ridley Street

URGENT SALE: ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT

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Marks Point 94-98 Marks Point Road

Close to Raymond Terrace shopping centre

Tony Wansey - 0412 478 222

Exceptionally high quality finishes

Craig Linsley - 0423 328 328

A HIDDEN OASIS

Offers Over $450,000

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms

Offers Over $350,000

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Raymond Terrace 1/28 Garden Avenue

Craig Linsley - 0423 328 328

2 street access to 2069m2 block

AN AURA OF CHARM AND GRACE

5,341m2 block

Open plan living areas

Teenagers retreat

MASSIVE SUBDIVIDABLE BLOCK Stylish house needing renovation

Gillieston Heights 2 Burgundy Close

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE

2 Bed Unit with QLD room

Mount Hutton 16 Outlook Close

RENOVATORS DREAM

Open plan living down stairs

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Reverse cycle airconditioning

Lounge room w/floor boards

Situated on a large block

$315,000

Stephen Logan - 0434 427 007

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Vision Newcastle have: • Access to 25+ lenders • Fast approval

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Around your place

Get organised!

How much easier would your life be if you were more organised? The start of a more organised life can kick-off right in your home

dryer with cabinets and shelves.

There you can use labelled boxes stacked on top of each other to store smaller items.

Moving on to the kitchen pantry it’s a great idea to keep things organised by storing items in food groups, with the most frequently used products in prime position on the shelf. Sliding drawers and

when it’s organised. Unused household containers or buckets can be useful to store garden tools like hand shovels. Coloured buckets can be attached to the wall by screwing the bottom of the buckets to the wall using heavyduty screws. Utilise the ceiling space as well with large hooks to suspend bicycles, camping chairs

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t’s the end of August and that means it’s only a week until good old Spring cleaning time. If you’re going to clean out the clutter it pays to have storage ideas in mind to organise yourself post clean and make next year’s job that little bit easier.

Bunnings National Storage Buyer, Daniel Gibney, has some great ideas for you to keep your belongings organised, no matter what area of the house you’re working with.

The laundry is a great place to start. While a laundry basket is something many homes use to organise dirty clothes, why not go one step further and have separate baskets for dark, light and delicate clothes to make the job easier when it comes to washing time.

For mops and brooms keep them out of the way by mounting them on the wall with some hooks.

Make the most of what you have to work with by utilising spare wall space above the washer and

Freeway will be the key driver Property growth in the Hunter region will be focused around the freeway corridor, according to a local real estate agent.

Troy Duncan, Principal of Lake Macquarie First National said Wednesday 27 August 2014

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Tips to be better organised Labels: You can’t have enough labels. Why not even label the box you keep your labels in? When you put something away that you don’t use regularly, you’ll simply forget where it is and end up ripping up half the house to find it. Labelling things properly will save you a lot of hassle.

Lists: When doing a spring clean or getting your house more organised, create a list of things to do and work your way through it. You can even have different types of lists.

For example, a list of things you must do, and a list of things that you would like to do in the long term.

Rules: Put things back where you found them! It’s an old rule we learn when we’re young, but it’s one that we should all stick to.

If something is in a certain drawer, make sure it finds its way back to that drawer after you use them. Keep your keys in the one place and train yourself to always put them there, for example.

baskets are also a great idea to make products easy to access.

Finally, make sure to utilise the pantry door with some hooks to hold aprons and tea towels.

It’s not just inside the home that will benefit from some creative storage solutions. The garden shed can become a lot less scary

or garden tools. If you’ve got a few hobbies like fishing or camping why not store any equipment in separate plastic crates or bins and label them so next time you want to drop a line you’ll have everything you need within easy reach.

For more information visit www. bunnings.com.au.

it made sense that the freeway corridor will be the key growth area in the future.

“Places like Cameron Park, Fletcher, Minmi and West Wallsend are expanding to accommodate professional people who work in the mines, Central Coast or Sydney travelling up and down the expressway,” he said.

“These areas are still only 15 minutes away to the lake or maximum 30 minutes away to the top of town and the beaches.”

Mr Duncan said that the growth in these areas will be supported by new features that would further strengthen the suburbs.

“New shopping centres, sporting facilities and amenities are

Rewards: Reward yourself for being organised. For example, if you’ve cooked at home every day for a week and that was your goal, treat yourself to a meal out. If you’ve cleaned the house from top to tail, do some shopping to reward yourself.

Rewarding yourself for great efforts and keeping yourself organised is a great way to stay motivated.

on the drawing board or some are already underway to accommodate this growth over the next five to 10 years,” he said.

For more information about these areas or to discuss the future growth, contact Lake Macquarie First National on 4950 8555. They are located at 1/720 Main Road, Edgeworth.

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Brandy Hill 15 Werai Close 5

Country living on a grand scale In a peaceful and tranquil setting is this grand family home suited to those running a home business or those with an extended family.

• Set on 2.1Ha (53 acres) • One bedroom retreat with kitchen, storage and bathroom • Indoor self-cleaning ozone pool • Large shed, soundproofed, hot & cold water, sewer available • Beautiful views

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Aberglasslyn 6 Golden Ash Drive Beautiful home with sweeping country views Nestled on 4102 square metres of land with sweeping country views comes this beautiful 5 bedroom family home Set in Aberglasslyn only minutes by car to schools, playing fields, and shopping centres this lifestyle property is just perfect for the growing family

• Multiple living areas • Alfresco area • Ducted air-conditioning

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Wallalong 14 Gerill Close 5

The Superb Small Acreage Dream Set on 2.7 acres of usable, landscaped land surrounds is this amazing 44sq 4 year old “Stuart Everette Design” McDonald Jones home. The owners have spared no expense on this property, creating a home that will not only tick all the families’ boxes BUT means you can just walk in knowing there is no more to spend, simply move in and RELAX.

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• 5 oversized bedrooms plus study • Large chef style kitchen with quality appliances • Spacious family room, meals area, formal dining & theatre room • Massive outdoor entertaining area • Triple attached garage plus separate 5 bay shed with 3 phase power

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Raworth 48 Stanton Drive 4

Spectacular on a Grand Scale Every now and then an opportunity comes along to purchase that special home and it gives me that very privilege to offer you this striking architect designed home today.

• Magnificent open plan living • Striking kitchen • Glorious views • In ground swimming pool • 873.8 square metre block

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Millfield 26 Walmsley Street

Cessnock 13 Lindsay Street

Neat and Complete Brick Home

Fantastic Golf Course Location

• Ready to move into • 3 bedrooms plus study • Main bedroom with ensuite • Tidy 3 way bathroom • Stylish kitchen with stone bench tops • Large private U/C entertaining area • Fully fenced 885 sqm yard, garage • Nice country outlook, lawn locker

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• Stylish renovated 3 bedroom home • Modern kitchen with granite bench tops • Living area, modern bathroom • Alfresco dining, many inclusions • Landscaped yard, access to golf course • Handy to cellar doors • Great weekender/retirement • Ideal investment property

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Nulkaba 25 Fletcher Street

Cessnock 5/22 Hickey Street

• 3.3 manicured acres • Sought after location near vineyards • Large 4 bedroom brick home • Formal and informal living areas • Main bedroom with WIR and ensuite • Ducted air con and 9ft ceilings • Ample shedding, fully fenced dog proof • Feature dam, northerly aspect

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• Modern 3 bedroom unit, quiet location • Open plan cosy living area, dining • Modern kitchen, electric stove, d/w • Modern bathroom, internal laundry • Private fenced courtyard, easy care living • Handy central location • Potential rental $290 - $310 per week • Call today for an inspection

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How much is too much for tradies?

New figures have revealed what you should expect to pay in terms of hourly rates when it comes to painters, plumbers and other trades and services

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ServiceSeeking.com.au has released the average hourly rate for various trade jobs, from a survey of 25,000 people around

Australia and the result might surprise you.

Looking at labour costs nationally, house painters charge the least at an average of $39.92 per hour, which has actually fallen from the year prior by 3.7 per cent.

Plumbing is by far the most expensive service costing an average of $76 per hour, followed

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en Y households (aged 18-34) in NSW have amassed the nation’s highest personal savings of $27,103.

The build-up in savings comes as many young first home buyers are priced out of the property market.

“Young first home buyers appear to be waiting on the sidelines for a chance to enter the market at a reasonable price,” said Executive Director of Customer Relations at ING Direct, John Arnott.

Key findings for Q2 2014

closely by prices charged by electricians at $68 an hour and concreting at $67.50 an hour.

Gyp-rocking and plastering on average should only cost you $46 an hour and carpentry only $50 an hour, meaning that new carport is actually rather affordable!

The website also found that NSW has the largest number of trade

jobs and prices have dropped by as much as 11 per cent over the past year.

The figures prove that you should shop around to ensure you get the best quote, and don’t be afraid to ask tradies if they’ll match other quotes should something else come in at a cheaper price.

(surveyed in July 2014): • Gen Y households (aged 18-34) in NSW have amassed the nation’s highest personal savings, with median savings of $27,103 per household – compared to $12,057 nationally • Backed by a strong pool of savings, Gen Y households in NSW are less concerned about ‘maintaining lifestyle amid rising living costs’ – 29 per cent compared to 36 per cent of the state’s Gen X households

(aged 34-49) and 69 per cent of NSW Baby Boomers (aged 50-64) • Gen Y households in NSW are taking additional steps to boost financial wellbeing. 57 per cent plan to save more, compared to 41 per cent of all NSW households.

“The ongoing plans of the state’s Gen Y households to grow savings at the expense of non-essential expenditure suggest that home ownership remains a key personal goal,” said Mr Arnott.

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34 Vincent Street, Cessnock AUCTION

WATAGAN RISE ESTATE – PAXTON

ATTENTION ALL BARGAIN HUNTER!!!

MUST BE SOLD-OWNER ON THE MOVE!!

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$179,000 • Final release by developer • Fully serviced with town water, sewer, power available • Backs on to conservation area, no neighbours on two sides • In upmarket rural/residential subdivision

Three bedrooms Updated kitchen Air con. Lounge Enclosed patio area, garden shed

Inspect every Saturday from 11 -11.30am Onsite auction @12pm 20 September 22 Edden St, Bellbird

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ABERDARE $199,000

CESSNOCK $219,000 • Three bedrooms • Neat and tidy kitchen and bathroom • Single lockup garage, fully fenced yard • Lounge/dining area. Potential rent $250 per week

• Very tidy two bedroom cottage • Close to town, in quiet street • Freshly painted, large open plan living area • Fully fenced, sep laundry, tidy kitchen

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SUBDIVIDABLE BLOCK

MILLFIELD $194,000

WEST CESSNOCK $389,000 • Well located in a whisper quiet street • Three bedroom hardiplank and tile home • Separate freestanding studio/fourth bedroom • Double garage, good fencing.

Must be sold!!

• Hardwood frame, solid construction • Two bedrooms plus sunroom • Basic kitchen and bathroom • On a massive 1000m2 block, ripe for renovations!!

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WEST CESSNOCK $269,000

CESSNOCK $299,000 • Currently returning $ 385 per week !!

• Four bedrooms, casual and formal living areas • Single garage, massive carport/ enclosed area • Private well fenced yard, long term tenants

• At the front of the complex • Two bedrooms with builtins, open plan living • Two courtyards • Single intergral garage. Potential rent $ 290 per week

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usy families might find the idea of building a new home, rather than buying and renovating a second-hand home, overwhelming, with underlying concerns about the level of control they will have in the process, expenses and whether the final product will meet their expectations.

But these concerns are based on common misconceptions, says a major developer.

Kim Clarke, Managing Director of Xcel Properties and Plantation Palms, a 2000-home masterplanned community in Queensland’s Mackay, says there’s many myths out there.

Based on the most common questions asked, Kim debunks

the most common misconceptions about new-build homes: Buying a house and land package is more expensive: On the contrary, building new means you’re less likely to need renovations down the track. Builders are required to offer a building guarantee and warranty to cover any structural repairs in the first six years.

They require a bigger deposit: This isn’t always the case. While most developers require a 10 per cent deposit to exchange on land, many offer a range of financing options, such as longer settlement periods, to allow you more time to prepare your deposit and finances.

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bourhood will look like: Many who invest their time and resources into purchasing a house and land package tend to be families who are also looking to buy

into the community aspect. Many master-planned communities comprise parks and recreational facilities, enabling the community to get to know each other.

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FROM $68,000 + GST 9% RENTAL RETURNS When news breaks that the land for the $750,000,000 Bunderra Development has sold; and when construction of approximately 800 housing lots are underway; and when Munibung Road is extended to the roundabout currently being built on Main Road; and when Bunnings moves into its newly constructed superstore then everyone can see the opportunity; and it’s too late, prices will have gone up!

Cubbyhole Newcastle is the first fully customisable work and storage development debuting in Newcastle. A Cubbyhole is ideally suited for small business needing a warehouse, tradies who require a workshop, creatives looking for a studio or anyone wanting storage to unclutter their home or office.

KEY FEATURES: • 25m² - 45m² in area • Allocated car spaces • Double height space designed to accommodate mezzanine floors which will double your area • High security with 24/7 access

• Internet, power and lights • First class amenities including showers and change rooms • Low capital outlay • Rental returns in excessof 9%

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16 Throckmorton Street

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Immaculately presented inside and out Spacious 4 bedroom home Study (or 5th bedroom) Formal lounge and dining room Tiled meals and family room

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Separate theatre room Upstairs rumpus room 2x bathrooms (main and ensuite) + 3x w/c Undercover entertainment BBQ area Landscaped grounds and gardens, it’s beautiful!

Price: Best offer over $545,000 Inspect: Saturday 30 August 2014 at 12:00-12:30pm Contact: Troy Duncan 0416 290 555

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Its all about location, location, location Large 3 bedroom home Formal lounge and dining Large downstairs rumpus room Undercover entertaining area Low maintenance backyard Garage + carport + storage Lovely quiet side street location

Price: Best Offer Over $480,000 Inspect: Saturday 30 Aug 1– 1:30pm Contact: Jedda Douglas 0456 063 397

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Sundrenched family/rumpus room Garaging + Carport + workshop + storage area Large 718 sqm block Located in a whisper quiet side street Fantastic central location, so close to everything

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Price: $1,300,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Troy Duncan 0416 290 555

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