58 Stewart Avenue

Hamilton East NSW 2303

Built around 1938 for the prominent Winns family, whose name became synonymous with Newcastle retail through the much-loved Winns department store, this substantial double-brick residence has been home to just three families in almost 90 years. It later passed to the Ell family of Ell's Bookshop, a Hunter Street institution known for its books, toys and stationery, before being purchased by the current owners in 1970. They went on to raise seven children here, and it's easy to understand why. On a commanding 929sqm corner block, this is a home built on a scale rarely seen today, with huge rooms, high ceilings and understated Art Deco details including silky oak joinery, leadlight glass and gentle curves.

Downstairs, formal lounge and dining rooms are big enough to host a crowd, while a separate family room is drenched in northerly sunshine. The substantial kitchen adjoins a dedicated breakfast room, with a second bathroom adding convenience on this level. Upstairs, four large bedrooms include the main with its own balcony, alongside the family bathroom and a study nook where you can watch the ever-evolving Newcastle West skyline. Established gardens wrap around the home, giving kids plenty of room to play, with scope to create an impressive outdoor entertaining area and pool (STCA). Dual access from Dumaresq Street provides parking for at least three cars.

Comfortable and incredibly spacious as is, there's enormous potential to modernise and create a beautiful family home while retaining the character and proportions that make it so special. R3 zoning also opens the door to exploring other possibilities, including use as a health consulting practice, similar to others along Stewart Avenue (STCA).