30 Forth Street, Kempsey, Nsw, 2440

Set​ ​on​ ​an​ ​extraordinary​ ​4,675m²​ ​parcel—well​ ​over​ ​an​ ​acre—this​ ​extensively​ ​renovated​ ​three-bedroom,​ ​two-bathroom​ ​residence​ ​delivers​ ​an​ ​almost-new​ ​interior​ ​while​ ​preserving​ ​the​ ​strength,​ ​warmth​ ​and​ ​character​ ​of​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​1950s​ ​home.

Constructed​ ​from​ ​solid​ ​hardwood​ ​and​ ​built​ ​to​ ​last,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​has​ ​undergone​ ​a​ ​major​ ​transformation,​ ​with​ ​virtually​ ​every​ ​internal​ ​surface​ ​and​ ​fitting​ ​renewed​ ​and​ ​the​ ​entire​ ​interior​ ​freshly​ ​painted​ ​in​ ​a​ ​tasteful​ ​contemporary​ ​palette.

Most​ ​rooms​ ​feature​ ​new​ ​windows,​ ​blinds​ ​or​ ​curtains,​ ​while​ ​every​ ​bedroom​ ​includes​ ​built-in​ ​wardrobes​ ​and​ ​brand-new​ ​ceiling​ ​fans.​ ​The​ ​generous​ ​main​ ​bedroom​ ​features​ ​a​ ​stylish​ ​ensuite​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​glass​ ​sliding​ ​doors​ ​that​ ​invite​ ​in​ ​natural​ ​light.

Improvements​ ​include:

Brand-new​ ​internal​ ​doors​ ​throughout
New​ ​ceiling​ ​fans​ ​and​ ​energy-efficient​ ​LED​ ​lighting
Reverse-cycle​ ​air​ ​conditioning
New​ ​roof​ ​and​ ​new​ ​windows​ ​in​ ​most​ ​rooms
Custom​ ​built-in​ ​office​ ​cabinetry
Built-in​ ​linen​ ​press​ ​and​ ​excellent​ ​storage
Beautifully​ ​restored​ ​timber​ ​floors​ ​with​ ​a​ ​soft​ ​semi-matt​ ​finish
Fresh​ ​internal​ ​painting​ ​throughout
Upgraded​ ​safety​ ​switchboard

There​ ​is​ ​genuinely​ ​not​ ​a​ ​cent​ ​to​ ​spend—the​ ​home​ ​feels​ ​practically​ ​brand​ ​new​ ​inside​ ​and​ ​is​ ​ready​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​from​ ​the​ ​moment​ ​you​ ​move​ ​in.

At​ ​its​ ​heart​ ​is​ ​a​ ​stunning​ ​custom-designed​ ​kitchen​ ​featuring​ ​stone​ ​benchtops,​ ​deep​ ​pot​ ​drawers,​ ​generous​ ​cupboard​ ​and​ ​preparation​ ​space,​ ​a​ ​dishwasher,​ ​900mm​ ​electric​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​gas​ ​cooktop.

The​ ​main​ ​bathroom​ ​has​ ​been​ ​cleverly​ ​combined​ ​with​ ​the​ ​laundry​ ​to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​highly​ ​functional​ ​space​ ​without​ ​compromising​ ​on​ ​presentation.​ ​The​ ​luxurious​ ​ensuite​ ​includes​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​bath,​ ​providing​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​place​ ​to​ ​unwind.​ ​Both​ ​spaces​ ​have​ ​been​ ​completely​ ​stripped​ ​and​ ​rebuilt​ ​with​ ​floor-to-ceiling​ ​tiling,​ ​new​ ​shower​ ​screens,​ ​toilets,​ ​quality​ ​tapware​ ​and​ ​carefully​ ​selected​ ​finishes.

At​ ​the​ ​rear,​ ​an​ ​elevated​ ​east-facing​ ​deck​ ​captures​ ​cooling​ ​north-easterly​ ​breezes​ ​and​ ​enjoys​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​outlook​ ​across​ ​the​ ​expansive​ ​grounds.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​a​ ​lovely​ ​place​ ​to​ ​entertain,​ ​enjoy​ ​a​ ​morning​ ​coffee​ ​or​ ​admire​ ​the​ ​gardens.​ ​Beneath​ ​the​ ​deck​ ​is​ ​a​ ​second​ ​sheltered​ ​sitting​ ​area,​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​relaxing​ ​in​ ​the​ ​shade​ ​on​ ​warmer​ ​days.

Established​ ​gardens​ ​provide​ ​a​ ​romantic​ ​setting,​ ​with​ ​roses,​ ​hydrangeas​ ​and​ ​ornamental​ ​trees​ ​creating​ ​colour,​ ​softness​ ​and​ ​charm.​ ​A​ ​Colorbond​ ​fence​ ​encloses​ ​the​ ​immediate​ ​house​ ​yard,​ ​while​ ​a​ ​brand-new​ ​dog​ ​fence​ ​surrounds​ ​the​ ​property​ ​perimeter,​ ​providing​ ​a​ ​secure​ ​space​ ​for​ ​pets.

Beneath​ ​the​ ​home​ ​is​ ​two-car​ ​garaging​ ​with​ ​additional​ ​storage.​ ​One​ ​side​ ​is​ ​accessed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​roller​ ​door​ ​and​ ​the​ ​other​ ​through​ ​a​ ​wide​ ​sliding​ ​door,​ ​providing​ ​flexibility​ ​for​ ​vehicles,​ ​a​ ​boat,​ ​trailer,​ ​workshop​ ​equipment​ ​or​ ​recreational​ ​gear.​ ​A​ ​gravel​ ​parking​ ​area​ ​accommodates​ ​up​ ​to​ ​four​ ​additional​ ​vehicles.

A​ ​separate​ ​room,​ ​currently​ ​used​ ​as​ ​a​ ​home​ ​gym,​ ​could​ ​also​ ​serve​ ​as​ ​an​ ​office,​ ​hobby​ ​room​ ​or​ ​further​ ​storage.​ ​The​ ​gravel​ ​driveway​ ​leads​ ​directly​ ​to​ ​the​ ​garaging,​ ​with​ ​secondary​ ​access​ ​from​ ​Stuart​ ​Street​ ​through​ ​a​ ​large​ ​farm-style​ ​gate—ideal​ ​for​ ​additional​ ​vehicles,​ ​trailers,​ ​caravans​ ​or​ ​equipment.

The​ ​remarkable​ ​4,675m²​ ​holding​ ​provides​ ​room​ ​for​ ​vegetable​ ​gardens,​ ​fruit​ ​trees,​ ​chickens​ ​or​ ​magnificent​ ​landscaped​ ​grounds.​ ​Keen​ ​gardeners​ ​can​ ​continue​ ​enhancing​ ​the​ ​established​ ​gardens​ ​to​ ​create​ ​their​ ​own​ ​private​ ​park,​ ​while​ ​families​ ​and​ ​pet​ ​owners​ ​will​ ​appreciate​ ​the​ ​freedom,​ ​privacy​ ​and​ ​breathing​ ​space​ ​rarely​ ​found​ ​this​ ​close​ ​to​ ​the​ ​CBD.

Best​ ​of​ ​all,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​space​ ​and​ ​atmosphere​ ​of​ ​a​ ​small​ ​lifestyle​ ​property​ ​without​ ​being​ ​dependent​ ​on​ ​a​ ​car.​ ​Shops,​ ​supermarkets,​ ​cafés,​ ​services,​ ​schools​ ​and​ ​public​ ​transport​ ​are​ ​all​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​walking​ ​distance.

For​ ​tradespeople,​ ​professionals​ ​or​ ​buyers​ ​wishing​ ​to​ ​work​ ​from​ ​home,​ ​the​ ​property's​ ​generous​ ​proportions,​ ​built-in​ ​office​ ​and​ ​central​ ​location​ ​may​ ​provide​ ​scope​ ​for​ ​an​ ​approved​ ​home​ ​business.​ ​Home-based​ ​childcare​ ​is​ ​also​ ​listed​ ​as​ ​a​ ​potentially​ ​permissible​ ​use​ ​within​ ​the​ ​zone.​ ​All​ ​business​ ​activities​ ​and​ ​proposed​ ​uses​ ​remain​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​Kempsey​ ​Shire​ ​Council​ ​requirements​ ​and,​ ​where​ ​applicable,​ ​development​ ​consent.

The​ ​property​ ​is​ ​zoned​ ​C2​ ​Environmental​ ​Conservation.​ ​Buyers​ ​should​ ​make​ ​their​ ​own​ ​enquiries​ ​with​ ​Kempsey​ ​Shire​ ​Council​ ​regarding​ ​any​ ​proposed​ ​use,​ ​business,​ ​structure​ ​or​ ​development.

Rent​ ​Potential:​ ​$700pw​ ​for​ ​house​ ​+​ ​potentially​ ​$200​ ​for​ ​land​ ​lease​ ​only

Perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​Macleay​ ​Valley,​ ​the​ ​property​ ​provides​ ​easy​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​region's​ ​most​ ​popular​ ​coastal​ ​and​ ​hinterland​ ​destinations.​ ​Crescent​ ​Head​ ​is​ ​approximately​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​away,​ ​with​ ​Hat​ ​Head​ ​and​ ​South​ ​West​ ​Rocks​ ​around​ ​30​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​home.​ ​Port​ ​Macquarie​ ​is​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​40-minute​ ​drive,​ ​while​ ​Bellingen​ ​and​ ​Coffs​ ​Harbour​ ​are​ ​just​ ​over​ ​an​ ​hour​ ​away.​ ​Sydney​ ​is​ ​approximately​ ​4​ ​hours​ ​and​ ​40​ ​minutes​ ​by​ ​car,​ ​while​ ​Brisbane​ ​can​ ​be​ ​reached​ ​in​ ​around​ ​5​ ​hours​ ​and​ ​30​ ​minutes—making​ ​Kempsey​ ​an​ ​exceptionally​ ​convenient​ ​base​ ​between​ ​the​ ​two​ ​capital​ ​cities.

Disclaimer:​ ​While​ ​every​ ​effort​ ​has​ ​been​ ​made​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​the​ ​accuracy​ ​of​ ​these​ ​particulars,​ ​no​ ​warranty​ ​is​ ​given​ ​by​ ​the​ ​vendor​ ​or​ ​agent.​ ​Interested​ ​parties​ ​should​ ​not​ ​rely​ ​on​ ​these​ ​particulars​ ​as​ ​representations​ ​of​ ​fact​ ​and​ ​must​ ​satisfy​ ​themselves​ ​by​ ​inspection​ ​or​ ​otherwise.​ ​No​ ​legal​ ​responsibility​ ​is​ ​accepted​ ​for​ ​any​ ​loss​ ​or​ ​damage​ ​resulting​ ​from​ ​the​ ​content​ ​or​ ​use​ ​of​ ​this​ ​information.​ ​Photographs​ ​show​ ​only​ ​certain​ ​parts​ ​of​ ​the​ ​property​ ​as​ ​they​ ​appeared​ ​when​ ​taken.​ ​Areas,​ ​amounts,​ ​measurements,​ ​distances​ ​and​ ​all​ ​other​ ​numerical​ ​information​ ​are​ ​approximate.​ ​Prospective​ ​purchasers​ ​should​ ​undertake​ ​their​ ​own​ ​enquiries​ ​regarding​ ​all​ ​pertinent​ ​matters.