17 Rabaul Street, Shortland, NSW 2307

Have a look at the floor plan of this beauty and no doubt those with a keen eye for opportunity will recognise the huge potential to add value here through smart renovation. Set on a 537.5sqm elevated, north-facing parcel of land, located close to all amenities sits this 3-bedroom house with good bones on a solid foundation with huge scope to add value and prosper. Shortland is showing all the right signs suggesting the suburb is well and truly moving through the gentrification phase and primed for long-term growth as buyers look to more affordable areas to buy a house to make their home. This property will similarly suit the astute investor seeking property in an area of high rental demand, close to Newcastle University (1.5km), major shopping precinct (Stockland Jesmond Centre 3.1km), major bus routes, train station (Warrabrook 6.7km).
- Located on the high side of a quiet tree-lined street, this three-bedroom weatherboard home will appeal to a broad market.
- Large north-facing windows at the front, eastern windows along the bedroom side and western windows to the utilities and shaded dining room, with views of mature trees to the front and back.
- The front porch leads into a large living room with timber flooring, ceiling fan and large north-facing window that captures the light and treetop views
- A large dining room with timber floor is ready for family and friends
- The kitchen has a wide window above the sink and electric stove. Kitchen is functional as is but, depending on your style and budget, a few upgrades would work well here.
- All three bedrooms have timber floorboards and abundant natural light.
- The tiled bathroom includes a full bath with shower. Again, functional as is but, a refresh to suit your style and budget is to be expected.
- Further highlights include: Linen closet; laundry with direct access to backyard picture rails throughout; and large lawned areas front and back with low-maintenance gardens.
- Conveniently located three-bedroom weatherboard home with north-facing frontage, plus timber floorboards, picture rails and large windows throughout
- Spacious living room with ceiling fan and northern windows
- Bright kitchen serving a separate dining room
- Three bedrooms with plenty of light and timber flooring
- Close to shops, parks, Newcastle, beaches, hospitals, schools and transport.