29 Wrightson Avenue, Bar Beach, NSW 2300

Loved​ ​by​ ​the​ ​same​ ​family​ ​for​ ​almost​ ​four​ ​decades​ ​and​ ​only​ ​the​ ​second​ ​time​ ​ever​ ​offered,​ ​this​ ​classic​ ​1930s​ ​Californian​ ​bungalow​ ​wears​ ​its​ ​history​ ​with​ ​real​ ​grace.​ ​It​ ​still​ ​carries​ ​all​ ​the​ ​hallmarks​ ​of​ ​the​ ​era​ ​including​ ​timber​ ​floors​ ​with​ ​a​ ​soft​ ​patina,​ ​tall​ ​ornate​ ​ceilings,​ ​a​ ​brick​ ​fireplace​ ​that​ ​anchors​ ​the​ ​original​ ​lounge,​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​fretwork​ ​and​ ​plate​ ​ledges​ ​that​ ​give​ ​the​ ​home​ ​its​ ​unmistakable​ ​personality.​ ​Over​ ​time,​ ​a​ ​thoughtful​ ​rear​ ​extension​ ​has​ ​added​ ​a​ ​soaring​ ​cathedral-ceilinged​ ​family​ ​room,​ ​conservatory,​ ​fourth​ ​bedroom,​ ​and​ ​second​ ​bathroom,​ ​allowing​ ​the​ ​home​ ​to​ ​grow​ ​without​ ​losing​ ​an​ ​ounce​ ​of​ ​its​ ​soul.

There's​ ​a​ ​playful,​ ​whimsical​ ​touch​ ​to​ ​the​ ​way​ ​the​ ​spaces​ ​have​ ​been​ ​styled,​ ​nothing​ ​forced,​ ​just​ ​a​ ​playful​ ​layering​ ​of​ ​colour,​ ​texture,​ ​and​ ​memories​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​the​ ​home​ ​feel​ ​instantly​ ​welcoming.​ ​The​ ​front​ ​verandah,​ ​opening​ ​from​ ​the​ ​formal​ ​lounge,​ ​is​ ​pure​ ​magic​ ​for​ ​morning​ ​coffee​ ​or​ ​late-afternoon​ ​drinks,​ ​a​ ​quiet​ ​perch​ ​to​ ​sit,​ ​chat,​ ​and​ ​let​ ​the​ ​day​ ​slow​ ​down.​ ​Three​ ​well-sized​ ​original​ ​bedrooms​ ​share​ ​a​ ​shower​ ​bathroom,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​bay-windowed​ ​formal​ ​dining​ ​room​ ​spills​ ​into​ ​the​ ​timber​ ​kitchen​ ​with​ ​a​ ​charming​ ​butler's​ ​pantry.​ ​Oregon​ ​beams​ ​draw​ ​your​ ​eye​ ​up​ ​to​ ​the​ ​5m​ ​cathedral​ ​ceiling,​ ​handmade​ ​cedar​ ​doors​ ​open​ ​wide​ ​to​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​and​ ​driveway,​ ​clerestory​ ​windows​ ​pull​ ​in​ ​northern​ ​sun,​ ​and​ ​marble​ ​floor​ ​tiles​ ​give​ ​the​ ​conservatory​ ​a​ ​gentle​ ​glow​ ​creating​ ​an​ ​ideal​ ​spot​ ​for​ ​casual​ ​meals​ ​or​ ​curling​ ​up​ ​with​ ​a​ ​book.​ ​The​ ​fourth​ ​bedroom​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​pull-down​ ​ladder​ ​to​ ​a​ ​versatile​ ​mezzanine​ ​that​ ​has​ ​been​ ​everything​ ​from​ ​a​ ​kids'​ ​hideout​ ​to​ ​a​ ​creative​ ​studio​ ​to​ ​a​ ​sleepover​ ​zone​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​family​ ​room.

Wrightson​ ​Avenue​ ​has​ ​that​ ​rare,​ ​old-fashioned​ ​neighbourly​ ​rhythm​ ​where​ ​people​ ​know​ ​each​ ​other's​ ​names,​ ​stop​ ​for​ ​a​ ​chat,​ ​and​ ​look​ ​forward​ ​to​ ​the​ ​annual​ ​street​ ​Christmas​ ​party.​ ​You're​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​Darby​ ​Street's​ ​cafés​ ​and​ ​boutiques,​ ​with​ ​Harris​ ​Farm,​ ​Genesis​ ​Gym,​ ​and​ ​Cooks​ ​Hill​ ​Medical​ ​Centre​ ​all​ ​close​ ​by.​ ​Wander​ ​down​ ​to​ ​Susan​ ​Gilmore​ ​for​ ​your​ ​own​ ​quiet​ ​patch​ ​of​ ​sand,​ ​dip​ ​into​ ​Bar​ ​Beach,​ ​or​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​The​ ​Junction​ ​for​ ​brunch​ ​or​ ​dinner.​ ​Community,​ ​convenience,​ ​and​ ​coastal​ ​living​ ​come​ ​together​ ​here​ ​in​ ​a​ ​way​ ​that's​ ​genuinely​ ​hard​ ​to​ ​match.

-​ ​The​ ​Junction​ ​Public​ ​School​ ​&​ ​St​ ​Joseph's​ ​Primary​ ​-​ ​1.2km,​ ​Newcastle​ ​Grammar​ ​–​ ​1.8km

Disclaimer:​ ​We​ ​have​ ​obtained​ ​this​ ​property​ ​information​ ​from​ ​sources​ ​we​ ​believe​ ​to​ ​be​ ​reliable;​ ​however,​ ​we​ ​cannot​ ​guarantee​ ​its​ ​accuracy.​ ​Prospective​ ​buyers​ ​are​ ​advised​ ​to​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​their​ ​own​ ​investigations.