29 Hewison Street
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297

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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 176,860
- children aged 0–14
- 27,851
- schools
- 73
- parks & libraries
- 77
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 58
Most-listed activities: Swimming, Tennis, AFL
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Litchfield Park
Mayfield, New South Wales, 2304
504 m straight-line distance
Dangar Park
Ingall St, Mayfield, New South Wales, 2304
583 m straight-line distance
Islington Park
Maitland Rd, Islington, New South Wales, 2296
730 m straight-line distance
Arcacia Dog Park Mayfield
Hart St, Mayfield, New South Wales, 2304
1.2 km straight-line distance
Dangar Park: Toilets, Sports courts / fields, Playground
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Property Details
505.9 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
Upcoming Events Nearby
What's Nearby
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (Cardiff South)
Hillsborough Rd, Cardiff South
Litchfield Park
Mayfield
Dangar Park
Ingall St, Mayfield
Mayfield Swimming Pool
Ingall St, Mayfield
Islington Park
Maitland Rd, Islington
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Maitland Rd, Mayfield
Play Learn and Grow Early Education Centre
Mayfield
Casey's Karaoke and Disco Show
Maitland Rd, Islington
Arcacia Dog Park Mayfield
Hart St, Mayfield
Nearby Schools

Tighes Hill Public School
Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill NSW 2297

Islington Public School
Hubbard St, Islington NSW 2296

San Clemente High School
Havelock Street, Mayfield NSW 2304 Australia

Mayfield East Public School
32 Crebert Street, Mayfield East NSW 2304

St Columban's Primary School - Mayfield
Church Street, Mayfield NSW 2304 Australia

St Dominic's Catholic College
Mayfield NSW 2304
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Mayfield East, NSW 2304
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Designer Living in the Heart of Mayfield East - Fully Renovated & Move-In Ready
Description: Welcome to 38 Holt Street, a show-stopping, fully renovated home in the prestigious and tightly held pocket of Mayfield East. Positioned in a quiet, family-friendly street, this residence has been transformed from top to bottom, offering the perfect blend of high-end finishes, thoughtful design, and effortless modern living. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by the home's soft green weatherboard façade, striking crazy-paved tiling, and lush tropical landscaping - setting the tone for the designer elegance that awaits inside. Step through the front door and experience a home that radiates light, space, and luxury. Crisp white walls and soaring ceilings create an airy atmosphere, enhanced by overhead skylights that flood the interiors with natural light. At the heart of the home lies the opulent open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. The standout kitchen features a stunning ceaser stone island bar in a soft pink hue, complete with brushed copper tapware - a true entertainer's dream. This unique centrepiece perfectly divides the living and dining zones, allowing for effortless flow and functionality. All three bedrooms are appointed with plush carpet and plantation shutters, offering a cozy and stylish retreat. The master bedroom boasts a cleverly concealed luxury ensuite tucked behind elegant wardrobe cabinetry. Both bathrooms feature on-trend finishes, timber vanities, and an abundance of natural light thanks to overhead skylights. A delightful surprise awaits in bedroom two, with access to a private loft space - ideal as a home office, creative studio, or second living area. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is achieved through sliding glass doors leading to a covered alfresco deck, perfect for year-round entertaining. The adjoining laundry features custom cabinetry and a convenient third toilet, while the low-maintenance backyard is a private haven. To top it all off, the backyard is home to a versatile studio currently styled as a home gym and wellness retreat - spacious enough for an ice bath and infrared sauna. A rear-lane-access lock-up garage with additional overhead storage completes the package. Property Highlights: • Fully renovated - nothing left to do! • Prestige location in highly sought-after Mayfield East • Quiet street with outstanding street appeal • Designer kitchen with luxury ceaser stone island and copper tapware • Three stylish bedrooms, master with hidden ensuite • Skylit bathrooms with timber vanities and on-trend colour palettes • Private loft space perfect for a study or second living area • Covered alfresco deck ideal for entertaining • Studio retreat, ideal for gym or wellness space • Lock-up garage with rear lane access and storage • Walk to parks, cafes, schools & Mayfield Bowling Club • Less than 10km to Newcastle CBD, beaches & nightlife This is a rare opportunity to secure high-end designer living in one of Newcastle's most sought-after suburbs. Whether you're dreaming of turnkey move in ready living, downsizing, or simply looking for a home that ticks every box, 38 Holt Street is the lifestyle upgrade you've been dreaming of. Contact Mel Payne today for further information - this one won't last long if sold prior to Auction • Completely new electrical wiring and plumbing throughout • 2 x split systems - living & main bed • Ceiling fans in bedrooms with dimmable lighting • NBN installed with box ready to plug into modem • Solid blackbutt flooring • Blackbutt decking • Fully insulated - including internal walls with sound proof-rating • Solid core internal doors • Solid blackbutt timber vanities with blumm soft close hinges w/ internal power points • Built in shaving cabinets with power points • Loft area with direct tv ariel port • Back deck direct tv ariel port • Gas heating with internal line • Building & Pest report available upon request • Rental Apprasial: $900-$950 per week 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.
Agent: Mel Payne - mel.payne@raywhite.com - 0429693287
Mayfield, NSW 2304
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Charming Late-1920s Post-Federation Home Filled With Character
Description: Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained late-1920s post-Federation residence, freshly painted and showcasing an array of stunning period features. From its stained-glass windows to its soaring 11-foot timber ceilings and rich cypress flooring, this home blends classic craftsmanship with modern comfort. Offering generous proportions throughout, the home features three large bedrooms, an inviting entry foyer, a formal living, and a spacious open-plan dining/family area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The centralized kitchen is well positioned for convenience, while the large bathroom includes a separate shower and a free-standing bathtub. A dedicated study/workstation adds extra versatility. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a full-length entertaining deck overlooking the private yard. Additional features include private fencing, a single carport, and off-street parking. With its charming character details, west-facing aspect, and generous layout, this warm and welcoming home offers an exceptional lifestyle in a property rich with history and personality. Key Features: Three large bedrooms Inviting entry foyer and formal dining room Expansive open-plan dining/family area ideal for entertaining Centralized kitchen with great functionality Spacious bathroom with separate shower and free-standing bathtub Dedicated study/workstation Large full-length outdoor entertaining deck perfect for gatherings Private fencing, single carport, and off-street parking
Agent: Joe Di Claudio - joe@dowlingpropertygroup.com.au - 4960 0499
Agent: Aggy Wilson - aggy@dowlingpropertygroup.com.au
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 125 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A Tighes Hill Treasure with a Garden Escape
Description: Welcome to 29 Mitchell Street, a beautifully presented freestanding home that balances timeless charm with contemporary ease, the perfect blend of lifestyle, convenience, and character. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage is positioned in one of Tighes Hill's most sought-after streets, delivering effortless living just minutes from cafes, schools, and Newcastle's vibrant city fringe. A fantastic opportunity for first home buyers, savvy investors or downsizers looking to secure a property in a vibrant inner-city suburb. With its welcoming feel, functional floorplan, and exciting potential, this is a home you can move straight into and enjoy, while also adding your own personal touches over time. The private landscaped yard provides the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or evening barbecues. With on-street parking, air conditioning, and a quiet community feel, in one of Newcastle's most desirable pockets. This one is not to be missed. Key features Charming period façade with modern interior updates Well-appointed kitchen with quality finishes Private and low-maintenance yard On-street parking, air conditioning Short walk to Tighes Hill Public School, Throsby Creek path, and local cafes Disclaimer: While Lisa Macklin Property has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, Lisa Macklin Property does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. Lisa Macklin Property accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.
Agent: Jenny Robb - 4928.62235@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com
Agent: Lisa Macklin - 4928.55370@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com - (02) 4956 3033
Maryville, NSW 2293
Land Size: 240 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A big inner-city home that keeps life simple
Description: Finding this much room in the inner city is genuinely uncommon with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two living spaces gives you the freedom to spread out without inheriting a high-maintenance block. It's the kind of setup that lets you enjoy an inner-city lifestyle without sacrificing space, and the compact footprint and easy up-keep backyard keeps your weekends free for the things you love. Downstairs, two bedrooms pair with a spa bathroom, lounge, dining and electric-equipped kitchen. Head upstairs and a relaxed landing sitting area anchors three more bedrooms and a second bathroom with a shower. Whether you're a big household or an investor leaning toward a share house arrangement, the layout gives everyone their own corner while keeping the home feeling connected and comfortable. Stroll across the road for morning coffee and fresh bread from Uprising Bakery or pop into the refurbished Maryville Tavern for an easy dinner. The kids are sorted, too, with zoning for sought-after Tighes Hill Public School and its Opportunity Class. Hogue Park playground is around the corner, Islington Park a short stroll away. Jump on the Throsby path and walk or cycle all the way to Nobbys Beach via the Honeysuckle precinct. - Dual level home on low maintenance 240sqm north facing block - Polished timber floors throughout ground floor - Lounge room with brick fireplace, separate dining, electric-equipped kitchen - Two bedrooms and spa bathroom downstairs, three robed bedrooms and shower bathroom upstairs - Tenants on expired lease - Newcastle Interchange 1500m, Marketown 2.3km, Bar Beach 4.4km Outgoings: Water: *$961pa + usage Council: *$2,598pa * approximates only (We have obtained all information used in the preparation of this document from third party sources however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of this information. Prospective purchasers and their advisors are advised to carry out and rely on their own enquiries and investigations in relation to the information in this document and the property it concerns.)
Agent: Thomas Hook - thomas.hook@walkom.com.au - 02 4974 8900
Agent: Nicholas Scott - nicholas.scott@walkom.com.au - 02 4974 8900
Islington, NSW 2296
Land Size: 222 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Bright Inner City Living
Description: Set within a tightly held Islington pocket, this inviting three-bedroom home has been tastefully renovated delivering an effortless balance of character, comfort and flexibility, perfectly suited to modern inner-city living. Ideal for first-home buyers, downsizers, young families or investors, it offers an easy-care layout with generous indoor and outdoor spaces designed to adapt as your needs evolve. The living area is bright, open and welcoming, filled with natural light and kept comfortable year-round with air conditioning. It flows seamlessly into the dining space and central kitchen, creating a connected hub for everyday living. The kitchen is well equipped with quality appliances, along with generous bench space and storage, making it equally practical for daily use and entertaining. Comprising three well-proportioned bedrooms. Two include built-in wardrobes, while the main bedroom also features air conditioning making it a true master retreat. The third bedroom is enhanced by french doors opening to the side of the home, increasing light, airflow and connection to the outdoors making the most of the lush environment. A separate space at the rear of the property includes its own toilet and independent access, offering excellent flexibility as a home office, studio, guest space or recreational room. The main bathroom is impressively sized and ideal for family living, featuring a full-size bath, separate double shower and mirrored cabinetry with excellent storage. A euro-style laundry is thoughtfully integrated, maintaining functionality without compromising the home's clean, streamlined feel. Outdoor living is a standout feature. A welcoming front verandah is perfect for relaxed mornings or evenings, while the wrap-around rear deck provides an ideal setting for entertaining. A built-in sandpit adds a thoughtful family-friendly touch, while the private backyard enjoys a tropical ambience with wide side access, garden shed and hot/cold outdoor shower positioned for privacy and perfect after beach days, with many of the cities beaches easily assessable. Adding further appeal is a substantial 7.5 x 3.5 attic storage space, providing valuable additional storage rarely found in homes of this style. Warm, welcoming and highly adaptable, this home offers immediate comfort with room to grow, all while embracing the relaxed inner-city lifestyle Islington is known for - just moments from Beaumont Street cafés and dining, and within easy walking distance of Hamilton train station for a direct commute to Sydney. Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been obtained from third-party sources. While we believe this information to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or currency. Prospective purchasers and their advisers should make their own enquiries and investigations in relation to this information and the property to which it relates.
Agent: Donna Spillane - donna@spillaneproperty.com.au - 02 4905 0110
Agent: Patrick Skinner - patrick@spillaneproperty.com.au - 02 4905 0110
Agent: Hannah Marsden - hannah@spillaneproperty.com.au - 02 4905 0110
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 125 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Tighes Hill's Most Affordable Freestanding Home
Description: A rare and exciting opportunity to secure an affordable freestanding cottage in one of Tighes Hill's most tightly held pockets. Brimming with charm and potential, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is perfect for first-home buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking value in a blue-chip inner-city suburb. Set on a quiet street and just moments from the natural beauty of Throsby Creek, the home offers classic cottage appeal with comfortable interiors and scope to personalise or enhance over time. Light-filled living spaces and well-proportioned bedrooms provide an easy, functional layout ideal for everyday living. Three well-sized bedrooms One bathroom Charming freestanding cottage with character details Comfortable, low-maintenance layout Three well-sized bedrooms One bathroom Charming freestanding cottage with character details Comfortable, low-maintenance layout Outstanding opportunity to add value Lifestyle & Location Enjoy a relaxed inner-city lifestyle with walking tracks, parklands, cafés, and transport all close by. Located minutes from Newcastle CBD, the Harbour, and popular dining precincts, this is a prime position combining convenience with community charm. An unbeatable entry point into the Tighes Hill market affordable, freestanding, and perfectly located. Disclaimer: While Lisa Macklin Property has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, Lisa Macklin Property does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. Lisa Macklin Property accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.
Agent: Lisa Macklin - 4928.55370@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com - (02) 4956 3033
Agent: Jenny Robb - 4928.62235@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com
Islington, NSW 2296
Land Size: 223 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Spacious modern home pairs low maintenance ease with inner city convenience
Description: This modern corner block home lines up the lifestyle most urban families want offering loads of space, barely any upkeep, and inner-city convenience that frees up your weekends. Inside, everything feels streamlined and effortless. Ducted a/c, open plan living, a fabulous island kitchen with walk-in pantry and quality gas range, plus sliding doors to a private travertine terrace that's all about relaxed entertaining with zero yard work. The rare internally accessed double garage seals the deal on daily ease. Four bedrooms give you real life options too. The upstairs main with ensuite and balcony works beautifully as a private retreat, but if stairs ever become a consideration, the ground-floor bedroom with ensuite lets you future-proof without compromise. Add two more bedrooms and an extra living room upstairs (or a fifth bedroom for larger families), supported by three bathrooms in total, and the home adapts to every stage. The lifestyle here is hard to beat. Islington Park is 200m away, Beaumont Street and Hamilton Station sit just over 500m from home, and the nearby Throsby track lets you pedal straight to Nobbys via Honeysuckle. Coffee at Slingtown or Mr Biggs, lunch or dinner on Beaumont, thrift shopping on Maitland Road, trains into town or Sydney. You've got green space on one side, and the city and beaches just up the road, and the perfect low-maintenance home base sitting right in between. -Modern dual storey home with double garage, corner of Redman Street -Flexible floorplan with two separate living areas, four bedrooms including one with ensuite on ground floor -Ducted Vacuum -Security system -Island kitchen, large gas range, walk-in pantry, dishwasher -Large main bedroom upstairs with walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony -Ducted a/c and ceiling fans, 12 rooftop solar panels -Travertine paved alfresco entertaining area -500m to the foot of Beaumont Street, Islington shops/vintage stores, Hamilton Station -Just 400m to Islington Public School, six minute drive to Marketown -Jump on the nearby bike path at Islington Park and ride the harbour foreshore through Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach * This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.
Agent: Joel Soldado - joels@harcourts.com.au - 0240381444
Agent: Adam Pearce - adam.pearce@harcourts.com.au - 02 4038 1444
Mayfield East, NSW 2304
Land Size: 223 m²
Property Type: Semi-Detached
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Charming 2-Bed Duplex in Prime Mayfield East Location - Sold Off Market
Description: Perfectly positioned in one of Mayfield East's most convenient and sought-after pockets, this tidy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom duplex offered easy-care living with a single car space and private outdoor space on a 223 m² parcel of land. Light-filled interiors and a functional layout made it ideal for first home buyers, investors or downsizers looking to be moments from local shops, transport links and just a short drive into Newcastle CBD. A rare off-market opportunity that delivered strong buyer interest and a seamless sale.
Agent: Ryan Gifford - ryan@shorepn.com.au - 0468495222
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 391 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Charming Home Resting Alongside Throsby Creek
Description: Beautifully appointed and meticulously maintained this charming residence combines a harmonious blend of yesteryear charm with modern, contemporary living. Calmly placed alongside Throsby Creek and designed to absorb the peaceful, nature filled surrounds and plentiful birdlife this is a rare opportunity to secure a character filled home nestled within a unique enclave. From the moment you set foot onto this property you are welcomed by established gardens and a classic, undercover verandah that expands across the entire width of the home. There is a lot to love about this private location and certainly one of the many things the lucky new owners will enjoy is sitting on the front or back porches and taking in the peaceful, nature filled surrounds. Entering inside and you are immediately drawn to the high ceilings, timber fret work, led light windows and classic features that typify the caliber of homes built in this era. All three bedrooms are generous in size and feature floor to ceiling wardrobes, ceilings fans and reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning. Moving upstairs and further illustrating the clever design is the fact that there is a parents retreat master bedroom with walk in robe and spacious ensuite. The spacious, primary bedroom has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of windows and louvers that welcome inside an abundance of natural light and absorbs the leafy, nature filled surrounds. Stepping out into the back section of the home is where you will love the open plan, well balanced floorplan which boasts a seamless indoor to outdoor transition that many families are seeking. Resting alongside the living areas and surrounded by louvered windows to enhance the light airy feeling and create plenty of cross flow ventilation is the well appointed kitchen. Perfectly placed for families who love to entertain this custom built kitchen has everything a family desires such as quality stainless steel appliances, induction cook top, Caeserstone benchtops and an abundance of storage/cupboard space. Set on a prime 391sqm parcel of land with established low maintenance gardens this unique opportunity is conveniently located alongside the footbridge that leads you into the Maryville community. The lucky new owners of this residence will love being a short stroll directly across the bridge to Islington Park and Throsby creek cycle way, 500m from Praise Jo Cafe, 800m to Tafe, 1.5km to the delights and cosmopolitan lifestyle of Beaumont St, 2.9km to Newcastle Interchange or an easy 6km drive to Nobbys Beach and beautiful coastline. - Separately Zoned Ducted Air Conditioning throughout home - Skylight in living area with automatic shutting system - Polished timber flooring throughout living areas - Plenty of louvered windows throughout the home creating beautiful ventilation - Ample under house storage and additional space in garage - Land Size 391sqm, Water Rates 961.30 pa, Council Rates $3,250.91 pa Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been collected from property owners or third-party sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and all interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.
Agent: Simon Wall - simon@simonwallproperty.com
Agent: Amber Tanks - amber@simonwallproperty.com















