Traditional at the front, party at the back: 1950s cottage has undergone a complete transformation
From the front facade, it appears unassuming.
However, this four-bedroom house at 29 Dawson Street in Waratah hides an epic extension at the rear after undergoing an architecturally designed renovation.
The property is listed with Tim Lojszczyk at Harcourts Newcastle.
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A redesign of the original weatherboard cottage has transformed it from a modest 1950s-era three-bedroom house into a spacious family home, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large open-plan living area built on the back.
The extension features vaulted ceilings, Cathedral-style windows, skylights and polished concrete flooring.
A Caesarstone kitchen is the centrepiece, with a butler’s pantry, gas cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher.
There are two contemporary bathrooms, including the main upstairs to service two bedrooms and an ensuite connected to the master bedroom.
The ground level also has two bedrooms, a study, a laundry and a powder room.
“The owners have done a lot of work to it,” Mr Lojszczyk said.
“This is a rare opportunity for this type of property in Waratah, especially with such high-end quality.
“The workmanship is beautiful.”
The ground floor has two bedrooms, including the master with a walk-in robe and ensuite, plus two more bedrooms and a second bathroom upstairs.
Period features in keeping with the original brick facade are tied in with modern updates.
The original section of the house features polished timber floors and repurposed leadlight doors.
“There are items in the house which have been renewed and brought back to life to be in keeping with the period of the home,” he said.
Mr Lojszczyk said a price guide will be available after the preview open house event is held this weekend.
CoreLogic records show the property was last sold in 2014 for $461,000.
The median sale price of a house in Waratah is $851,000.
Party at the back
It’s not the only property on the market with an impressive rear extension.
At 12 Silsoe Street in Hamilton East, Salt Property’s listing of an architecturally renovated home is a modern masterpiece.
It re-interprets the classic homes that define the suburb, with a contemporary light-filled extension at the rear.
The space features a 6.2-metre raked ceiling and stacker doors that fully retract to flow out to the alfresco deck, barbecue kitchen area and pool.
If you’re a fan of modern industrial design and classic period features, this five-bedroom house at 17 Wells Street in Adamstown ticks all the boxes.
The classic brick home blends its Art Deco origins with a modern industrialist extension to create a spacious family home.
Built from shipping containers, the extension has high vaulted ceilings and flows out to a large alfresco deck.
The property is listed for sale with a guide of $1.595 million to $1.695 million with Dalton Partners at The Junction.
Mayfield is more popular than ever, with renovated homes fetching big bucks.
This five-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 31 Gavey Street has recently undergone a major renovation, including a large open-plan space at the rear encompassing the living, kitchen and dining.
Features of the home include the original leadlight front door, reclaimed bricks, three metre-high ceilings, and timber floors.
The property is listed for sale with a guide of $1,35 million to $1.45 million with Wilton Lemke Stewart.
Originally published on view.com.au
