21/161 Scott Street, Newcastle, Nsw, 2300

Positioned​ ​on​ ​the​ ​north-west​ ​corner​ ​of​ ​the​ ​landmark​ ​Menkens​ ​building,​ ​this​ ​generous​ ​fifth-floor​ ​apartment​ ​offers​ ​the​ ​rare​ ​chance​ ​to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​truly​ ​bespoke​ ​city​ ​residence.​ ​Beautifully​ ​maintained​ ​and​ ​immediately​ ​comfortable,​ ​its​ ​original​ ​interiors​ ​provide​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​canvas​ ​for​ ​a​ ​contemporary​ ​transformation,​ ​allowing​ ​you​ ​to​ ​capitalise​ ​on​ ​the​ ​apartment's​ ​impressive​ ​proportions,​ ​incredible​ ​natural​ ​light​ ​and​ ​unforgettable​ ​harbour​ ​outlook.

From​ ​the​ ​corner​ ​balcony,​ ​the​ ​ever-changing​ ​panorama​ ​becomes​ ​part​ ​of​ ​everyday​ ​life,​ ​with​ ​views​ ​stretching​ ​across​ ​Newcastle​ ​Harbour​ ​to​ ​Stockton,​ ​over​ ​Nobbys​ ​Headland​ ​and​ ​beyond​ ​to​ ​Mount​ ​Tomaree.​ ​Watch​ ​the​ ​ferry​ ​glide​ ​across​ ​the​ ​harbour,​ ​ships​ ​arrive​ ​in​ ​port​ ​and​ ​the​ ​city​ ​come​ ​alive​ ​from​ ​dawn​ ​until​ ​dusk.

The​ ​granite​ ​kitchen​ ​and​ ​adjoining​ ​meals​ ​area​ ​sit​ ​at​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​while​ ​a​ ​flexible​ ​multipurpose​ ​room​ ​is​ ​ideal​ ​as​ ​a​ ​home​ ​office,​ ​library​ ​or​ ​second​ ​living​ ​space.​ ​The​ ​main​ ​bedroom,​ ​currently​ ​configured​ ​as​ ​a​ ​study,​ ​features​ ​its​ ​own​ ​balcony​ ​and​ ​full​ ​ensuite,​ ​with​ ​two​ ​further​ ​bedrooms​ ​sharing​ ​a​ ​second​ ​bathroom.​ ​Two​ ​side-by-side​ ​secure​ ​car​ ​spaces​ ​and​ ​a​ ​large​ ​lockable​ ​storeroom​ ​complete​ ​the​ ​package.

Designed​ ​by​ ​renowned​ ​architect​ ​Frederick​ ​Menkens​ ​around​ ​1899​ ​for​ ​R.​ ​Hall​ ​&​ ​Sons​ ​and​ ​later​ ​home​ ​to​ ​Rundles​ ​Tailoring,​ ​this​ ​beautifully​ ​restored​ ​heritage​ ​building​ ​was​ ​thoughtfully​ ​converted​ ​into​ ​apartments​ ​in​ ​1998.​ ​Residents​ ​enjoy​ ​exclusive​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​heated​ ​lap​ ​pool,​ ​gym,​ ​sauna​ ​and​ ​the​ ​warm​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​community​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​this​ ​building​ ​so​ ​highly​ ​regarded.

Outside,​ ​Newcastle's​ ​vibrant​ ​East​ ​End​ ​Village​ ​becomes​ ​your​ ​neighbourhood.​ ​Start​ ​the​ ​day​ ​with​ ​coffee​ ​from​ ​your​ ​favourite​ ​café,​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​the​ ​harbour​ ​foreshore,​ ​swim​ ​at​ ​Nobbys​ ​or​ ​Newcastle​ ​Beach,​ ​enjoy​ ​dinner​ ​at​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​city's​ ​acclaimed​ ​restaurants,​ ​or​ ​jump​ ​on​ ​the​ ​light​ ​rail​ ​virtually​ ​at​ ​your​ ​doorstep​ ​for​ ​effortless​ ​access​ ​to​ ​Honeysuckle,​ ​Newcastle​ ​West​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Interchange.​ ​And​ ​on​ ​New​ ​Year's​ ​Eve,​ ​the​ ​harbour​ ​fireworks​ ​are​ ​yours​ ​to​ ​enjoy​ ​from​ ​the​ ​comfort​ ​of​ ​home.

-​ ​Secure​ ​building​ ​with​ ​cameras,​ ​lift​ ​access​ ​and​ ​resort​ ​amenities
-​ ​Ducted​ ​a/c​ ​throughout
-​ ​300m​ ​to​ ​East​ ​End​ ​Village,​ ​shops,​ ​Woolies​ ​Metro,​ ​dining​ ​and​ ​QT​ ​Hotel
-​ ​650m​ ​to​ ​Darby​ ​Street​ ​shops​ ​and​ ​dining,​ ​850m​ ​to​ ​Honeysuckle​ ​Entertainment​ ​Precinct​ ​

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