The Retreat - Any offers

I just love some of the old houses in the centre of Newcastle and this fantastic house was recently up for sale. It overlooks the Hunter River at the front of the house and the ocean at the rear, plus great views of the whole of the centre of Newcastle. Situated near Fort Scratchley, Nobby’s beach and lighthouse it has a sign on it which says ‘Offers over $950,000.” Anyone interested can contact the seller.

Today's main album photo
http://365project.org/onewing/365/2014-08-17

[Sam]

Looks like a beauty of a place! I'm sure it won't be for sale for long!

[Kane Arlow]

Talk about location, for that much why not buy two.
It is a gorgeous house. I bet the view from it looks a million dollars. Oh, wait a minute........... :)

[Lee-Ann]

Beautiful building

[Annie D]

oh Babs this is beautiful

[sally agnew]

Wow, a gorgeous building, way out of my price range though. Looks as though it has been nicely restored :-)

[Robyn]

Great colours

[Elaine]

What a gorgeous house Babs, if only I had the money, the views sound fabulous. I love the variety in Australian houses and I love weatherboard ones.

[Derek Vickers]

What a lovely home. Great image Babs.

[Kat]

Wow, what a beautiful looking building, and sounds like an ideal location. Well and truly out of my price range! Great shot. :)

[Angela]

Did it retreat itself out of business? Gorgeous frontage.

[Andrew S]

I agree, I love the architecture around Newcastle city. I will be there late next month, and plan to get some shots of the railway before it disappears.

[Tammy]

I'd love to live there, can anyone spot me $950,000? So charming, and again, I love the colors - really like the red door, and the way they pulled the red through the rest of the front of the house. Very nice!

[Lynette]

Lovely shot of a really characterful old property Babs.

[Peter]

Great composition and focus Babs, what a pretty property very colourful;)

[Jane Morley]

Wish I could afford it ,it looks beautiful.

[Molly]

I'm enjoying these various shots of Newcastle - lovely colourful house.

[Decima F]

It's a pretty house & the location sounds fantastic

[Kathie]

Such a sweet house. Love it's 2 perspectives.

[Marnie]

I don't reckon my budget would wear this one Babs. Is there a shed or dog kennel out the back somewhere?

[Rachel]

Such a lovely looking house. If only I could scratch together $950,000!

[*lynn]

Love the paint job and architecture!

[Babs]

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Thanks so much everyone, but I think you have missed the chance now. I believe it has been sold. It is a lovely house with wonderful views but I don't think I could live in a city again. I love it where we are. It only has a single garage too and we need at least two with more space. I don't think I would even consider spending nearly a million on this even if I did have the money. I will stick to our bit of ocean.

[Lynette]

@onewing Babs I'm with you - love being in cities but give me the ocean as a place to live anytime!

[Gillian]

What a fabulous retreat! Oh dear - such a pity it's been sold. I saw this too late to make an offer! ;) Haha, as if! One can dream though ;)