Action-packed home with skate ramp and indoor climbing wall listed in Charlestown

A property described as “the ultimate family home” has hit the market near Newcastle.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 27 Kaleen St, Charlestown, includes expansive open-plan living spaces and a few surprises.

The home’s family-friendly features include an indoor climbing wall, built-in backyard skateboard ramps, and an archery target.

There’s even an indoor basketball hoop fixed to the wall in the living room.

“It is the ultimate family home,” Shiels and Co listing agent Peter Shiels said.

“The owner has a couple of kids and has transformed it into a really fun house.

“They are active kids, and he’s an active person, so he thought he would do something fun but with a classy twist.

“It’s the first time I have listed a house with a skate ramp, and it’s a fun feature, and there is a basketball hoop internally.

“I’ve never encountered a property like it.”

CoreLogic records show the owners bought the house for $900,000 in 2002.

Set on 658 square metres, the 1960s weatherboard home’s original three-bdroom, one-bathroom floorplan was expanded with an extension.

The house is fully renovated inside and out, with a modern and contemporary design.

Features of the home include timber barn doors, high ceilings and a wood fireplace in the family room.

“The owner has done a complete renovation,” he said.

“It is unrecognisable from the original home, and it has been beautifully executed.”

A galley-style kitchen with exposed timber beams and green splashback tiles is at the heart of the vast open-plan space with high set windows in the dining area, living room and family room.

The family room has enough space for a pool table and a chair swing hanging from the ceiling.

There are three bedrooms on one side of the house, with the main bathroom and the main bedroom on the opposite side, with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

A third bathroom is downstairs in the garage and workshop space.

Outside, the backyard has a skate ramp, an archery target and a large lawn area.

A price guide is yet to be determined before the first open house inspection on February 15.

Mr Shiels said he has been “flooded” with inquiries since the property went live to market this week.

“It is attracting a lot of attention,” he said.

“It is on one of the premier streets in Charlestown, so the location is also outstanding.”

According to CoreLogic, the median house price in Charlestown is $936,000.