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Newcastle: Australia's second oldest city - a remarkable discovery awaits you
House • Tighes Hill NSW Australia
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Listed May 2020
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General overview
Our home is a modern home in an inner city suburb of Newcastle. Newcastle is Australia's second oldest city and has a rich industrial heritage which is now transforming into a future focused city wth a goal to be smart, innovative and, globally, a player.
There is public transport within easy walking distance including the electric train link to Sydney. Newcastle airport now has direct flights to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ballina/Byron Bay, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide along with newly introduced flights direct to Auckland NZ. An innovative wire-less tram will commence operation in the inner city in early 2019.
Once you've enjoyed the parks and cycleway nearby, rolling down to Newcastle harbour, there are plenty of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance giving you plenty of options for relaxing at the end of the day. And, if preferred, enjoy the decks and outlooks from our home, where you can watch the day fade into night.
To help you relax at the end of the day or to get moving ready to go out you can access our Spotify subscription giving you access to an enormous volume of music which you can listen to on our Sonos wireless sound system which has speakers throughout the house. If you'd prefer, you can also stream music to the Sonos system from your own device.
You will also have access to a TV in each living area, both with Apple TV connected and Chromecast available in the main living area.
Day trips are very easy to the famous Hunter Valley wineries and to Port Stephens and its allure of blue water, white sand and whale watching.
Our city of Newcastle is a city in transition from a former heavy industrial city to a smart and innovative future focused city. It was rated by the Lonely Planet as one of the top ten places to visit in the world and is well connected with direct train and air links to Sydney as well as direct flights to Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Byron Bay. You'll find that it's a foodie's delight and that it has some of the best coffee cafes in the world, along with excellent bars: ranging from secluded speakeasy styles to micro breweries and harbour side establishments where great views abound. You can ride a bicycle from our home along a cycleway past all the harbourside venues right to the tip of the main breakwater at the mouth of Newcastle harbour where massive bulk carriers arrive empty and leave wallowing full of coal into the sea.
Newcastle has so much to offer and also leaves you within easy reach of Sydney and other major destinations. Why not add it to your preferred list or simply make the most of this exchange option to come on down!
The space
The photographs provide you with a look at the main spaces available to you. What they can't show you are the magnificent sunsets from the deck and the sense of spaciousness and vista in an inner suburban environment.
Guest access
Our home is two storeys with the living area and kitchen on the upper level and the two guest bedrooms; one queen, one king, on the lower floor with their own bathroom, laundry and lounge along with a large al fresco area.
Notes
We're close to open space and beautiful beaches, great cafes, bars and restaurants
Our home provides modern amenities and a choice of spaces
The outlook across open space provides a tranquil haven close to everything
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
BBQ
Balcony
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
City
Beach
Culture
Cycling
Good public transport
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
This information from Lonely Planet is one of many descriptions of Newcastle as a vibrant city in transition; focus on a future which is smart, innovative and sustainable.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/new-south-wales/newcastle
And, for some overhead shots of our wonderful coastline and city, have a look at this video too.
https://youtu.be/0NtG1OHtHKs
Getting around
Our home is close to a number of transport options.
Buses run at 15 minute intervals from a stop about 5 minutes walk across the park. One direction takes you to the Newcastle East end: beaches, bars, restaurants etc while the other direction goes to the University and 2 shopping centres.
Trains run from Hamilton station to Sydney or the Hunter Valley; around a 10 minute walk
Cycleway is just across the creek with bike access to the beaches or to the West. We have bikes available.
The double garage makes parking easy. We're open to exchanging cars.
Map of Approximate Location
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