11 Figbird Retreat, Shortland, NSW 2307

This​ ​contemporary​ ​two​ ​year​ ​old​ ​townhouse​ ​wins​ ​you​ ​over​ ​quietly​ ​with​ ​good​ ​design,​ ​great​ ​light,​ ​and​ ​spaces​ ​that​ ​just​ ​work​ ​the​ ​way​ ​you​ ​want​ ​them​ ​to.​ ​Set​ ​within​ ​the​ ​Inizio​ ​collection​ ​adjoining​ ​Tuxford​ ​Park,​ ​the​ ​home​ ​feels​ ​calm,​ ​considered,​ ​and​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​its​ ​leafy​ ​Shortland​ ​surrounds.​ ​

Downstairs,​ ​open​ ​plan​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​stretch​ ​out​ ​from​ ​a​ ​beautifully​ ​designed​ ​kitchen​ ​that​ ​genuinely​ ​earns​ ​its​ ​place​ ​as​ ​the​ ​backbone​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home.​ ​Stone​ ​benchtops,​ ​statement​ ​splashback​ ​tiles,​ ​and​ ​pendant​ ​lighting​ ​give​ ​it​ ​presence.​ ​Sliding​ ​doors​ ​draw​ ​you​ ​straight​ ​outside​ ​to​ ​a​ ​private,​ ​landscaped​ ​courtyard​ ​and​ ​pergola​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​leafy,​ ​sheltered​ ​extension​ ​of​ ​the​ ​living​ ​space​ ​that's​ ​made​ ​for​ ​quiet​ ​mornings​ ​and​ ​relaxed​ ​evenings.​ ​Upstairs,​ ​a​ ​second​ ​living​ ​area​ ​offers​ ​breathing​ ​room​ ​for​ ​families​ ​or​ ​shared​ ​households,​ ​while​ ​a​ ​dedicated​ ​study​ ​nook​ ​is​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​working​ ​from​ ​home​ ​without​ ​taking​ ​over​ ​a​ ​bedroom.​ ​Three​ ​bedrooms​ ​are​ ​well​ ​proportioned​ ​and​ ​quietly​ ​finished,​ ​with​ ​the​ ​main​ ​enjoying​ ​its​ ​own​ ​ensuite​ ​and​ ​walk-in​ ​robe.​ ​​ ​

Bob​ ​Palmer​ ​Oval​ ​sits​ ​nearby​ ​with​ ​football,​ ​cricket,​ ​and​ ​netball​ ​facilities​ ​that​ ​keep​ ​weekends​ ​active,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​Hunter​ ​Wetlands​ ​are​ ​close​ ​enough​ ​for​ ​spontaneous​ ​walks​ ​and​ ​bike​ ​rides.​ ​Local​ ​schools​ ​and​ ​neighbourhood​ ​shops​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​Shortland​ ​Waters​ ​Golf​ ​Course​ ​and​ ​the​ ​University​ ​of​ ​Newcastle​ ​are​ ​both​ ​minutes​ ​away​ ​and​ ​Newcastle​ ​CBD​ ​just​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​home.

-​ ​Stretch​ ​out​ ​in​ ​the​ ​two​ ​separate​ ​living​ ​areas,​ ​upstairs​ ​with​ ​study​ ​nook
-​ ​Kitchen​ ​with​ ​gas​ ​cooktop,​ ​under​ ​bench​ ​oven​ ​and​ ​stone​ ​benches
-​ ​North​ ​facing​ ​alfresco​ ​and​ ​private,​ ​leafy​ ​courtyard
-​ ​Two​ ​bathrooms​ ​with​ ​floor-to-ceiling​ ​tiling,​ ​black​ ​tapware,​ ​in-wall​ ​toilets,​ ​main​ ​with​ ​bath​ ​&​ ​shower,​ ​third​ ​w/c
-​ ​Hybrid​ ​timber​ ​flooring,​ ​ducted​ ​a/c,​ ​and​ ​carefully​ ​selected​ ​finishes​ ​
-​ ​Internally​ ​accessed​ ​double​ ​garage
-​ ​Shortland​ ​Public​ ​–​ ​800m,​ ​Our​ ​Lady​ ​of​ ​Victories​ ​–​ ​1.3km,​ ​UoN​ ​–​ ​1.5km

-​ ​Council​ ​Rates:​ ​Approx.​ ​$1,650​ ​p/a
-​ ​Water​ ​Rates:​ ​Approx.​ ​$800​ ​p/a​ ​+​ ​usage
-​ ​Strata​ ​Fees:​ ​Approx.​ ​$3,200​ ​p/a
-​ ​Potential​ ​Rental​ ​Return:​ ​Approx.​ ​$750​ ​-​ ​$800​ ​p/w

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