55 Bruce St, Cooks Hill is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Townhouse with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1929. The property has a land size of 200m2 and floor size of 185m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2023.
This enchanting tri-level terrace c.1929 gracefully blends its original character with modern comfort. Ornate plaster ceilings, wide timber floors, and charming ornamental fireplaces whisper stories of the past, while contemporary updates are seamlessly integrated for 21st-century living.
The heartbeat of this home is its contemporary island kitchen. It's the soul of the house, anchoring the cosy lounge room, and the dining room at the rear. Here you'll notice the new bi-fold doors and louvre windows, inviting beautiful natural light inside and forging an effortless connection to the rear courtyard a space designed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.
Begin your workday in the custom-fitted home office, where French doors open to a delightful front courtyard, creating the perfect backdrop for productivity and inspiration. On the mid-level, you'll discover three inviting bedrooms and a contemporary main bathroom featuring a freestanding tub. Parents will adore the top-floor retreat with its twin shower ensuite and engaging views over Cooks Hill to The Obelisk and Anzac Memorial walk showering with a view has never been more delightful.
Adding to the allure, this home boasts a double garage, a prized asset in this sought-after location. You'll have easy access to all your desires, whether it's enjoying Darby Street's popular restaurants, indulging in retail therapy at trendy boutiques, or enjoying sun, sand, and surf at nearby Bar Beach. When the weekend comes around wander into the city. Take in dinner and show at Civic Theatre or head to Honeysuckle for a drink or entertainment. This is the relaxed lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
- Island kitchen with gas cooktop, combi/microwave oven, pyrolytic oven, dishwasher
- Double garage accessed via Glovers Lane at the rear
- Gas heating, ceiling fans, louvre windows keep things comfortable year round
- Built-in robes added to three of the bedrooms, custom cabinetry in study
- New custom windows to mid-level, Velux skylight over stairwell
- Mid floor balcony with outlook over street trees
- Two bathrooms plus powder room
- Newly landscaped courtyards front and rear
- Unbeatable location stroll to Newcastle Library, Art Gallery, No1 sports ground
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The size of Cooks Hill is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 6.3% of the total area. The population of Cooks Hill in 2016 was 3621 people. By 2021 the population was 3774 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cooks Hill is 20-29 years. Households in Cooks Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cooks Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.20% of the homes in Cooks Hill were owner-occupied compared with 41.30% in 2016.
Cooks Hill has 2,479 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cooks Hill have seen a 13.69% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 28.99% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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