72 Dawson StreetCooks Hill NSW 2300
Property Details for 72 Dawson St, Cooks Hill
72 Dawson St, Cooks Hill is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 637m2 and floor size of 231m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2015.
Last Listing description (August 2023)
Flaunting quaint cottage appeal, this captivating residence is deceptive from the front opening up into a seriously spacious home across two levels. Imbued with an alluring sense of charm, peace and privacy and a flexible floorplan perfect for families; beautiful recycled period elements delight throughout while contemporary open plan living areas at the rear extend to a deep verandah and secluded gardens. It's positioned on a generous 642.4sqm northwest to rear landholding footsteps from Centennial Park; just a few minutes walk from Darby Street's renowned coffee and dining scene.
The perfect fusion of vintage and contemporary leave a lasting impression as points of difference in this standout home. The four bedrooms and hallway at the front of the property were built as a classic Australiana house in the 19th century near Clarence Town and were moved to Cooks Hill by bullock dray around 1915. Built from a mix of high quality new and recycled materials, the extension at the rear houses a study/fifth bedroom, a large family bathroom, modern kitchen and an upper level retreat with abundant loft storage.
Honey-toned hardwood floors, soaring ceilings and reclaimed windows and doors were sourced from local historic buildings while custom made French doors from re-milled Oregon extend the living spaces to alfresco entertaining and lush level lawns.
A genuine urban sanctuary is presented to buyers seeking space, privacy and the chance to own an absolutely unique forever home in a blue-ribbon location within close proximity to Marketown, local parks, cafes and popular schools.
* Double fronted weatherboard home with 19th century fa??ade and modern extension at the rear
* Central hallway showcases high ceilings, timber floors and dado boards and stems off into a selection of four bedrooms all with built-in robes and ceiling fans
* The large fully-tiled family bathroom, laundry and second w/c is placed at the centre of the home
* Open plan family living at the rear encompasses the kitchen and a large study or fifth bedroom
* Kitchen is equipped with stainless steel bench tops, an Ilve five burner cooker and Bosch dishwasher
* A timber staircase rises to a versatile loft retreat with Juliette balcony and vast attic storage space
* Off-street parking at the front of the home for one vehicle
* Strolling distance to parks, shops, cafes and bars
FRIENDLY AUCTION SYSTEM:
This property is being sold under the revolutionary Friendly Auction System.
- An independent pest & building report is available on request at no charge to you (this is the type of report your solicitor would usually recommend purchasing before bidding at an auction of making an unconditional offer prior to auction and are conducted by a panel of reputable companies. The companies have consented to friendly auction terms and will generally be happy to speak to you about any questions in reports and in most cases transfer the reports into your name if you are the successful buyer at auction or prior to auction, see each report for details).
- Flexible deposit and settlement conditions are also available by negotiation with the agent if required.
- Offers can also be made prior to auction and each offer will be assessed on it's merits.
In-rooms auction event scheduled at The Arc at Watt Street Commercial Centre (Cnr King and Watt St Newcastle) Bid and buy with confidence in this consumer driven, transparent auction system that was pioneered here in Newcastle but is now in use across Australia.
We also have a downloadable guide available at www.prdnewcastle.com.au
Property History for 72 Dawson St, Cooks Hill, NSW 2300
- 11 Aug 2023Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
- 25 May 2020Sold
- 04 Nov 2015Sold for $1,540,000
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About Cooks Hill 2300
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 2,480 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cooks Hill have seen a 22.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.28% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Cooks Hill is $1,772,901 while the median value for Units is $929,548.
- Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $650.
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