124 Swan Street, Morpeth, Nsw, 2321

A​ ​defining​ ​feature​ ​of​ ​Morpeth’s​ ​charming​ ​streetscape,​ ​James​ ​Taylor’s​ ​Bonded​ ​Store​ ​is​ ​a​ ​piece​ ​of​ ​significant​ ​regional,​ ​and​ ​arguably​ ​national​ ​history.​ ​This​ ​striking​ ​building,​ ​constructed​ ​from​ ​locally​ ​quarried​ ​sandstone,​ ​boasts​ ​classic​ ​Georgian​ ​architecture,​ ​with​ ​an​ ​elegant​ ​simplicity​ ​that​ ​lets​ ​its​ ​timeless​ ​beauty​ ​speak​ ​for​ ​itself.

Set​ ​between​ ​Swan​ ​Street​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Hunter​ ​River,​ ​this​ ​property​ ​offers​ ​breathtaking​ ​views​ ​from​ ​the​ ​rear.​ ​The​ ​north-facing​ ​living​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​landscaped​ ​courtyard​ ​capture​ ​views​ ​of​ ​the​ ​river​ ​and​ ​the​ ​rolling​ ​rural​ ​landscape​ ​beyond.​ ​The​ ​iconic​ ​Morpeth​ ​Bridge​ ​spans​ ​the​ ​sparkling​ ​waters,​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​glimpse​ ​of​ ​the​ ​distant​ ​mountains​ ​on​ ​the​ ​horizon.

With​ ​three​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​living​ ​space,​ ​the​ ​home’s​ ​layout​ ​is​ ​both​ ​practical​ ​and​ ​flexible.​ ​The​ ​upper​ ​floor​ ​houses​ ​two​ ​generous​ ​bedrooms,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​ground​ ​floor​ ​features​ ​open-plan​ ​living​ ​and​ ​a​ ​well-appointed​ ​kitchen.​ ​The​ ​lower​ ​level​ ​serves​ ​as​ ​a​ ​versatile​ ​entertainment​ ​space​ ​or​ ​self​ ​sufficient​ ​guest​ ​room.​ ​Both​ ​the​ ​upper​ ​and​ ​lower​ ​levels​ ​are​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​luxurious,​ ​fully​ ​renovated​ ​bathrooms,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​convenient​ ​powder​ ​room​ ​on​ ​the​ ​ground​ ​floor.

The​ ​master​ ​bedroom​ ​enjoys​ ​serene​ ​country​ ​views​ ​through​ ​a​ ​large,​ ​double-hung​ ​sash​ ​window—one​ ​of​ ​many​ ​original​ ​details​ ​that​ ​run​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​home.​ ​For​ ​warmth​ ​and​ ​character,​ ​an​ ​exquisite​ ​open​ ​fireplace​ ​with​ ​an​ ​ornate​ ​marble​ ​surround​ ​serves​ ​as​ ​a​ ​stunning​ ​focal​ ​point.​ ​The​ ​second​ ​bedroom​ ​features​ ​an​ ​private​ ​balcony​ ​that​ ​overlooks​ ​Swan​ ​Street—ideal​ ​for​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​view​ ​during​ ​events​ ​like​ ​the​ ​annual​ ​jazz​ ​festival​ ​or​ ​Anzac​ ​Day​ ​parade.

A​ ​striking​ ​front​ ​door​ ​on​ ​Swan​ ​Street​ ​is​ ​framed​ ​by​ ​elegant​ ​black​ ​plant​ ​stands​ ​under​ ​a​ ​simple​ ​awning,​ ​adding​ ​a​ ​touch​ ​of​ ​understated​ ​sophistication.​ ​Inside,​ ​the​ ​spacious​ ​lounge​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​area​ ​are​ ​warmed​ ​by​ ​another​ ​grand​ ​open​ ​fireplace.​ ​The​ ​12-foot​ ​high​ ​ceilings​ ​and​ ​whitewashed​ ​walls​ ​enhance​ ​the​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​space,​ ​while​ ​limed​ ​bamboo​ ​floors​ ​bring​ ​a​ ​modern​ ​twist​ ​to​ ​the​ ​classic​ ​design.

The​ ​home​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​adapted​ ​for​ ​modern​ ​living,​ ​with​ ​clever​ ​storage​ ​solutions​ ​like​ ​custom​ ​cabinetry​ ​extending​ ​to​ ​the​ ​ceiling​ ​and​ ​built-in​ ​storage​ ​beneath​ ​the​ ​stairs—maximizing​ ​space​ ​without​ ​sacrificing​ ​style.​ ​The​ ​contemporary​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​a​ ​true​ ​highlight,​ ​offering​ ​sleek,​ ​glossy​ ​white​ ​cabinetry​ ​and​ ​mirrored​ ​panels​ ​that​ ​reflect​ ​light,​ ​creating​ ​an​ ​airy,​ ​bright​ ​atmosphere.​ ​Superior​ ​stainless​ ​steel​ ​Smeg​ ​appliances,​ ​stone​ ​benchtops​ ​with​ ​Italian​ ​marble​ ​accents,​ ​and​ ​carefully​ ​designed​ ​LED​ ​lighting​ ​elevate​ ​the​ ​space,​ ​blending​ ​form​ ​and​ ​function​ ​seamlessly.

From​ ​the​ ​lounge​ ​room​ ​you​ ​will​ ​be​ ​drawn​ ​out​ ​to​ ​the​ ​enormous​ ​elevated​ ​rear​ ​veranda,​ ​where​ ​you​ ​can​ ​relax​ ​in​ ​privacy​ ​while​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​lush​ ​green​ ​courtyard​ ​and​ ​views​ ​down​ ​to​ ​the​ ​river’s​ ​edge.​ ​From​ ​here,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​watch​ ​kayakers​ ​glide​ ​by​ ​or​ ​watch​ ​boats​ ​from​ ​Newcastle​ ​bringing​ ​visitors​ ​to​ ​Morpeth,​ ​just​ ​as​ ​they​ ​have​ ​for​ ​nearly​ ​two​ ​centuries.​ ​

The​ ​lower​ ​level,​ ​once​ ​used​ ​as​ ​a​ ​wine​ ​cellar,​ ​has​ ​been​ ​transformed​ ​into​ ​a​ ​versatile​ ​recreational​ ​area​ ​that​ ​seamlessly​ ​connects​ ​to​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​and​ ​low​ ​maintanance​ ​courtyard.​ ​A​ ​wide​ ​arched​ ​doorway,​ ​originally​ ​for​ ​practical​ ​loading,​ ​now​ ​features​ ​full-glass​ ​French​ ​doors,​ ​blurring​ ​the​ ​lines​ ​between​ ​indoors​ ​and​ ​outdoors.​ ​Original​ ​iron​ ​bars​ ​on​ ​the​ ​windows​ ​nod​ ​to​ ​the​ ​space’s​ ​history,​ ​while​ ​today​ ​it​ ​offers​ ​endless​ ​possibilities.​ ​A​ ​stunning​ ​freestanding​ ​designer​ ​tub​ ​in​ ​the​ ​corner​ ​adds​ ​an​ ​indulgent​ ​touch,​ ​while​ ​a​ ​modern​ ​laundry​ ​and​ ​bathroom​ ​are​ ​tucked​ ​along​ ​one​ ​wall​ ​of​ ​the​ ​large​ ​6m​ ​x​ ​6m​ ​space.

Morpeth​ ​offers​ ​an​ ​exceptional​ ​lifestyle,​ ​whether​ ​as​ ​a​ ​weekend​ ​retreat​ ​or​ ​a​ ​place​ ​to​ ​call​ ​home.​ ​It’s​ ​just​ ​a​ ​short​ ​10-minute​ ​drive​ ​to​ ​East​ ​Maitland,​ ​where​ ​you'll​ ​find​ ​Stockland​ ​Greenhills​ ​Shopping​ ​Centre,​ ​Hunter​ ​Valley​ ​Grammar​ ​School,​ ​and​ ​more.​ ​The​ ​M1​ ​Motorway,​ ​accessible​ ​from​ ​East​ ​Maitland,​ ​connects​ ​you​ ​to​ ​Sydney​ ​in​ ​about​ ​two​ ​hours.​ ​The​ ​Hunter​ ​Expressway​ ​links​ ​you​ ​to​ ​Singleton​ ​and​ ​the​ ​renowned​ ​Hunter​ ​Valley​ ​wine​ ​region​ ​in​ ​around​ ​45​ ​minutes.​ ​For​ ​city​ ​amenities,​ ​Newcastle​ ​is​ ​only​ ​a​ ​25-minute​ ​drive​ ​east,​ ​offering​ ​vibrant​ ​nightlife,​ ​world-class​ ​beaches,​ ​and​ ​regional​ ​universities.​ ​Maitland,​ ​a​ ​rapidly​ ​growing​ ​city​ ​with​ ​excellent​ ​business​ ​and​ ​employment​ ​opportunities,​ ​is​ ​just​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​away.

PRD​ ​is​ ​proud​ ​to​ ​be​ ​appointed​ ​the​ ​exclusive​ ​marketing​ ​agents​ ​for​ ​this​ ​terrific​ ​and​ ​unique​ ​property.​ ​Please​ ​contact​ ​James​ ​Hannah​ ​today​ ​on​ ​0400​ ​301​ ​349​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​your​ ​private​ ​appointment.​ ​