{"Slug":"house-116-abelard-street-dungog-nsw-2420","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-116-abelard-street-dungog-nsw-2420","Address":"116 Abelard Street, Dungog, NSW 2420","Suburb":"Dungog","State":"NSW","Postcode":"2420","PropertyType":"House","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"Situated on the corner of Abelard and Brown Streets in the heart of Dungog, \"Keba\" is a truly distinctive property rich in history, character and architectural significance.Property Features;•\t4 generous bedrooms•\t2 bathrooms•\tSpacious living area with separate lounge and dining divided by a beautiful columned arch•\tModernised kitchen with electric cooking•\tButler's pantry•\tLarge light-filled sunroom opening to an outdoor sitting area•\t12-foot ceilings creating wonderful space and character•\tTwo bedrooms in the main section of the home with two additional bedrooms opening onto the rear verandah•\tWine cellar located downstairs•\tLarge basement level almost equal in size to the internal floor area•\tBasement maintains a constant year-round temperature•\tWorkshop area beneath along with the large functional laundry•\tCarport for two cars•\tManageable yard on a prominent corner blockHistoric & Architectural Significance•\tConstructed in the 1920s •\tKnown locally as \"Keba\", a home of remarkable construction and design•\tBuilt using technology and materials well ahead of its time•\tAlmost entirely constructed from reinforced concrete•\tStructural frame consists of steel-reinforced portal beams•\tExternal and internal walls formed from pre-cast concrete slabs•\tRoof frames, verandahs and flooring crafted from Australian hardwood•\tMouldings and joinery-including doors and window sashes-made predominantly from Australian rosewood, with some red cedar•\tBuilt on a slope with an impressive structural basement level•\tEven the basement columns feature stylish architectural finishes•\tImprints of 1921 newspapers remain visible in the concrete from the original pour•\tBeautiful decorative tarrot detail on the exteriorUnique History•\tPreviously operated as a private hospital by Dr Gilchrist until around 1950•\tPurchased by the current family in 1956•\tLovingly held by the same family for nearly 70 yearsWhy This Property is Special?•\tRare historic home with incredible structural integrity•\tArchitectural construction rarely seen in residential homes of its era•\tA unique blend of history, craftsmanship and character•\tPrime position in one of the most charming towns of the Hunter region•\tA once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure one of Dungog's most distinctive and historically fascinating homes.Disclaimer: We have obtained all information herein from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Contact Agent"},"Bedrooms":"4","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":null,"Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"4"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"834 m²"},{"Name":"House Size","Value":"440 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-32.40080968,"Longitude":151.75243377,"Agent":null,"Agency":{"Name":"R & R Rural & Residential Property - Stroud","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/r-r-rural-residential-property-stroud"},"CreatedAt":"2026-03-17T07:14:31.1738078","UpdatedAt":"2026-03-17T07:14:31.2613023"}