47 Railway St, Merewether is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 294m2 and floor size of 120m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 1994.
Set privately on a level block, this 1930s gem offers a seamless fusion of period character with modern living in a spectacularly central location. Oozing old-world charm from front to rear, this sensational property is for sale for the first time in almost 30years.
Lovely natural light showcases each of the three oversized bedrooms with high ceilings and ceiling fans for comfort. Original timber floorboards guide you from the quaint front entranceway to a homely lounge room off a chef's country-style kitchen. In addition to an abundance of storage, stone benchtops, gas cooking and convenient butcher's block, a wide servery through to the formal dining room makes entertaining easy. Extra living space or children's play area off the dining room provides seamless flow through to an undercover outdoor deck set within a tranquil natural setting - the perfect spot to while away the time with family and friends.
This property offers a fantastic lifestyle for those who like to socialise and appreciate the closeness of nearby conveniences. Within seconds you'll be enjoying dinner and laughs with friends at Don Beppino's - The House of Lasagna next door or the recently renovated Mary Ellen Hotel across the road. Within 10 minutes on foot, you'll be at The Junction shopping and caf precinct, Lingard Hospital, The Junction Public School, and popular Mitchell Park. And within a short drive, you'll be feeling the squelch of sand between your toes, riding mountain bike trails, attending classes at Newcastle University or exploring the nightlife and entertainment in Newcastle CBD. This is an opportunity that investors, first home buyers and families should not miss.
- Period home with 3 generous bedrooms, 1 stylish bathroom and multiple living areas
- Stylish bathroom with double vanity and skylight, huge internal laundry with direct access to covered awning and rear yard
- Formal lounge off the kitchen and formal dining with easy access to additional living space and entertaining outdoor deck
- Rustic country-style kitchen with a unique servery, gas cooking, stone benchtops and ample preparation space
- Original timber flooring, high ceilings with fans, reverse cycle a/c, gas ports and authentic wood fireplace
- Low maintenance front courtyard and rear gardens
- Secure single carport with space for a trailer or small boat up the driveway
- Minutes from shopping precincts, University, quality schools, parks Newcastle High School, Newcastle University
The size of Merewether is approximately 6.4 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 49.5% of total area. The population of Merewether in 2016 was 10964 people. By 2021 the population was 11788 showing a population growth of 7.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merewether is 20-29 years. Households in Merewether are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merewether work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 64.80% of the homes in Merewether were owner-occupied compared with 63.30% in 2016.
Merewether has 5,896 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 60.67% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 43.15% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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