23 Prince Street

Paterson NSW 2421

With lush gardens, four grand bedrooms and spacious living zones, this historic haven promises a lifestyle of tranquility and timeless elegance.

- Circa 1826, Noumea Cottage is a charming historic property believed to be Paterson's oldest home
- Originally built and granted to James Phillips, the property is heritage listed with local significance
- Over the years the property has been a general store, a post office, a schoolhouse, a jail and an inn
- Today Noumea Cottage would be an ideal family home, bed and breakfast, Airbnb or wedding venue
- Set on a 784sqm block, surrounded by tranquil gardens, Noumea Cottage offers the ultimate serenity
- Lush foliage frames the home, while a traditional wraparound verandah encases the historic facade
- Sit and enjoy your morning coffee on the front verandah, then step inside to a character filled abode
- Lantern-style wall sconces, feature leadlight windows, 9ft high ceilings and decorative plaster abound
- Polished timber floors flow throughout, and high skirting boards and picture rails complete each room
- A traditional, 1450mm wide hallway, with vintage chandeliers, leads to four bedrooms at front of house
- The master and bedroom 2 each have vintage lighting, exposed brick, open fireplaces, built-in robes
- Bedroom 3 is light-filled and has an exposed brick, open fireplace, while bedroom 4 is tranquil retreat
- Soak your worries away in the luxurious spa bath in the period bathroom, complete with an open fire
- The bathroom also boasts tessellated floor tiles, pressed metal, vintage lighting and brass tapware
- Tap into history with a unique sandstone and brick construction cellar, accessed via the main bathroom
- At the rear of the home is the kitchen, dining and family room, which melds charm with convenience
- The handcrafted timber kitchen offers a cherry red AGA oven, 6-burner gas cooktop and dishwasher
- A tesselated, coloured tiled splashback, a farmhouse sink and leadlight window complete the space
- The kitchen overlooks the dining space and the light-filled living room with a combustion wood fire
- French doors open to a covered entertaining deck ideal for enjoying alfresco dining or glass of wine
- French doors also open off the other side of the living room, and hallway, to a wraparound verandah
- The backyard is your 'secret garden' with meandering paths, peaceful courtyard and a veggie patch
- The blacksmiths workshop is perfect as a man cave, bar, entertaining area or a large storage solution
- An original outhouse and garden shed could double as a chicken coop and there's space for a fire pit
- Grand, automatic gates lead to private driveway with parking for three cars, plus a fourth in the shed
- Other features include Daikin ducted air conditioning, close proximity to local parks and train station
- 20 minutes to Maitland CBD, 30 minutes to Hunter Valley wineries, 60 minutes to Newcastle CBD

Council Rates $2,844pa