Bargain set of six homes in brilliant locations, ripe for renovation for $600k and under
Looking for a budget-friendly renovation project?
Check out these houses listed for $600,000 and under across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley.
Hunter charm
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Cessnock was recently named among the top regional suburbs for first-home buyers in NSW.
The median sale price for a house is $575,000, making it an affordable option for people looking to get a foot in the property market.
Set on 639 square metres, this neat two-bedroom, one-bathroom weatherboard cottage has plenty of scope for improvement.
The exterior of the home is freshly painted and the home’s two bedrooms are generous in size, with high ceilings.
It has a separate living and dining room and an original retro kitchen and bathroom ready for a modern update.
Outside there is a large, fully fenced backyard, a double garage and an established jacaranda tree.
Positioned 1km from Cessnock’s main street, the property is listed for sale at $529,000 with Bryce Gibson at LJ Hooker Cessnock.
Lakeside find
Belmont jetty is just 100 metres from this house in Lake Macquarie.
Set on a 440-square metre block, the property has been updated throughout with new flooring and fresh paint, however, it could lend itself to further renovation or the potential for an extension.
It has a two-bedroom layout with a study that could be used as a third bedroom, plus a separate living room and dining room connected to the galley-style kitchen.
The bathroom has a clawfoot bathtub and outside has an undercover entertaining area in the backyard.
The property is set to go to auction on July 30 with a guide of $545,000 with Ty Zink at Ray White East Lake Macquarie.
Beyond face value
The exterior of this house in Lake Macquarie’s Morisset paints a grim impression.
However, the renovation has already begun inside the home, with polished timber floors and an updated kitchen.
Set on 760 square metres within walking distance of Morisset’s main street, the house comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom.
The kitchen flows through to the dining area and a separate living area is at the rear of the house.
A carport is connected to the side of the home and a garage is located at the back of the property.
It is listed with a guide of $600,000 with Natalie Lett at One Agency Morisset Lake Macquarie South.
Renovate or detonate?
This weatherboard cottage in Wangi Wangi has seen better days, but the lakeside location makes it worthwhile to inspect.
The original one-bedroom house is set on a 651-square metre block one street back from the lake.
If you feel up to the challenge, this home is suitable for complete renovation and restoration.
It has easy access to the rear of the block to build a second dwelling (subject to council approval) and lake views to the north.
The property is listed with a guide of $500,000 to $550,000 with Wayne and Arlene Field at LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie - Wangi Wangi.
Retro find
From the large panel windows on the front facade to the retro kitchen, the home offers plenty of potential for renovation.
The home occupies a 474 square metre block in Telarah.
The functional floorplan includes three bedrooms, two with built-in robes, at the rear of the home with a bathroom centrally located between the bedrooms.
The living space is at the front of the home, with a lounge room and separate dining room that flows from the kitchen.
The kitchen has plenty of bench space and a display cabinet suspended above the main prep area.
Features include polished timber floorboards and a large shed in the backyard.
The property is listed for $595,000 with Michael Haggarty at First National Maitland.
Prime location
Bargain buys are few and far between in Newcastle these days.
This villa in Elermore Vale is on the market with a guide of $420,000 and $450,000, making it the cheapest three-bedroom home listed in the Newcastle area.
It comprises three bedrooms, including the master with a built-in robe, and one bathroom with a separate bath and shower.
The kitchen has a breakfast bar and overlooks the dining room, while the large living room has high ceilings and plenty of natural light.
The home also has a private courtyard.
It is listed for sale with Troy Duncan at First National Lake Macquarie.
This story was originally published at view.com.au.
