Stone Property News

Stone Property News.

Featuring Cessnock, Bellbird, Bellbird Heights and Nulkaba.

JUST LISTED

258 Mathieson Street, Bellbird Welcome to the 9th edition of Stone Property News. In the last edition we reported that the election was over and we had already started to see buyers back out and looking to buy. Well that has certainly been the case as we can report the month of July was particularly busy with 18 sales and August is shaping up as even bigger after a great start to the month. Another promising sign for potential sellers has been the re-emergence of investors attending open homes. This is usually a good indication that our market is rebounding.

If you are a first home buyer, now is a great time to buy as you have stamp duty concessions available and the market has levelled out. If buyer inquiry continues to grow this will start to put upward pressure on prices again.

Michael Hurley 0491 012 003 @michaelhurleystonerealestate

Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Increase the value of your home

Continuing with our recommended tips to help get your property ready for the market.

In this edition we cover how to prepare your hall and entrance way, kitchen and living areas. Next edition we cover bathrooms, bedrooms and laundries.

Hall & Entrance

A welcoming entrance is important when selling your home as in most instances it is the first space within the home prospective buyers will see. › Store away any items that are unnecessary such as shoes and bags. › Hang up any jackets, bags or clothing. › Add some flowers or a potted plant. › Try to avoid bare walls by putting up mirrors, a painting or framed pictures.

Kitchen

The kitchen should feel clean and tidy. › Keep the counters and kitchen table clear of too many objects. › Keep the number of appliances on benches to a minimum and if possible, hide all appliance cords from view. › Have a nice looking cutting board and a cook book in view. Neatly packaged items like olive oil or fresh herbs can complete the look of a kitchen. › The refrigerator doors should be clutter free, removing magnets or any other items. › Dress the table with appealing dinner sets.

Living Room

A living room that appears spacious and welcoming will have more appeal to the buyer. › Avoid having big bulky furniture that will take up floor space. › Light the fire place if you have one. › Decorate the lounge with some cushions. › Add a blanket/throw rug and books to make it appear lived-in. › Put all device remotes away and keep children’s toys hidden away.

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

New listing JUST LISTED

258 Mathieson Street, Bellbird - $435,000 - $460,000

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Yesteryear charm combined with modern day luxury Open-plan living and a bright, breezy layout are the hallmarks of this classic double fronted timber cottage’s full interior renovation. The highlights begin with a wrap-around front verandah, freshly updated interiors and imaginative design, and continue to impress with three double bedrooms, two stunning bathrooms and chef’s kitchen extending to a rear entertainers deck. › Large open-plan living domain with slow combustion fire and s/s air-conditioning › Island kitchen, 900mm oven and dishwasher › Covered alfresco deck with gas connection and a tranquil outlook over the yard › Three genuinely double bedrooms appointed with built-in robes and ceiling fans › The master features double French doors leading directly out to the verandah › Luxurious main bathroom, glossy master ensuite, and well-equipped laundry › High ceilings, lining boards, new floor and window coverings throughout › Double carport, fully fenced with private backyard and landscaped gardens › Located in a popular street less than 100m from club and shop, 5km to Cessnock

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Current listing FOR SALE

1 Hetton Street, Bellbird - $379,000

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Family-ready in lifestyle setting This quality-built Cavalier home combines all the elements essential to modern living; a single-level design, well thought out living and bedroom areas and easy indoor/outdoor flow, all putting family functionality top of mind. Add a terrific lifestyle address a stroll from Bellbird Hotel and 5-minutes from Cessnock and local wineries and you have a winning family package. › Attractive single-level brick and tile home on a secure, low maintenance parcel › Simple neutral décor and a mix of hard wearing floor tiles and soft carpet › Open-plan living, dining and kitchen with direct outdoor access and air-con › Separate, more formal living room rests at the front of the home › Kitchen highlighted by a s/s oven, dishwasher and warm timber accents › Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 with robes › Relaxed, secure and easy-care yard; double garage with internal access › Lifestyle location, walk to the pub; wineries and iconic restaurants nearby › Cessnock’s shopping centres nearby for supplies, cafes and retail therapy

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Current listings NEW PRICE

9 Watson Street, Bellbird - $375,000 - $395,000

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Freshly renovated comfort on sizable block Delivering a quality introduction to home ownership, this renovated home offers purchasers a fantastic opportunity to capitalise on a sought-after Bellbird location with large block dimensions. Smartly updated in a quiet, no-through road, its fresh interiors will win the hearts of many with its modern interiors, classic layout and family setting 700m from the local public school.

› Classic and functional layout designed over a free-flowing single level › Modern kitchen with handy breakfast bar and adjoining dining area › Comfortable living room equipped with reverse-cycle a/c › Built-in-robes and cooling ceiling fans appoint the three double bedrooms › Sleek bathroom with standalone bathtub and contemporary finishes › 5x8m garage plus single carport, fully fenced yard with prized rear lane › 7km to Cessnock CBD for daily needs, cafes, restaurants and medical centres Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Current Listings UNDER CONTRACT

50 Love Street, Cessnock - $329,000

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NEW PRICE

33 William Street, Cessnock - $325,000 - $335,000

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UNDER CONTRACT

26 Brown Street, Cessnock - $439,000 Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Just Sold SOLD

Michael sold our property within two weeks of listing.

Vendor Review - Recommended by Craig 12 August 2019 Michael’s knowledge of the local market as well as his friendly outgoing personality are what brought us to Stone Real Estate. Michael’s greatest attribute is his communication skills to his clients, weekly email updates, same day open house updates and good honest advice.

9 Blackwood Avenue, Cessnock - $350,000

SOLD

68 O’Connors Road, Nulkaba

SOLD

15 Jurd Street, Cessnock - $380,000 Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Michael Hurley Review Vendor Review - Recommended by Daniel & Amanda 13 August 2019 Selling our house with Stone’s Michael Hurley was a positive experience.

Michael had great local market knowledge and kept us well informed throughout the whole selling process.

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I had excellent service from Michael Vendor Review - Recommended by Pauline 16 July 2019 This is my second house Michael has sold for me and both time he has been excellent in every way

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Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au