2 Menkens Lane

Opportunities to own one of 'The Boltons' are measured in decades rather than years. One of just four heritage-listed Federation terraces, these tightly held homes rarely change hands. Returning for the first time in 24 years, 2 Menkens Lane offers the rare privilege of owning an irreplaceable piece of the city's architectural history. Tucked behind Church Street, the freestanding two-storey residence features a classic north-facing verandah where sweeping harbour views have framed daily life for more than a century. Pressed metal ceilings, kauri timber floors, coloured glass windows, traditional fireplaces and a hardwood staircase honour the home's Federation origins. A sympathetic rear extension introduces light-filled open plan living beneath a pressed metal ceiling, flowing to a private courtyard with space for a garden and alfresco entertaining. Two large ground-floor rooms can serve as additional bedrooms or living spaces, while three generous upstairs bedrooms share the main bathroom. Air-conditioning upstairs and down, a cosy gas fireplace, abundant storage including built-in robes and attic storage, security screens, cooling north-easterly breezes and allocated parking complete the picture. Walk to Darby Street, shops, dining and Woolworths Metro, with the light rail, Honeysuckle, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach all within an easy 10-minute stroll. - Newcastle East Public 400m, Newcastle Grammar 650m, UoN city campus 600m History of The Boltons Perched high on The Hill with sweeping views across Newcastle Harbour, The Boltons are among Newcastle's most treasured architectural landmarks. Designed by the city's pre-eminent architect, Frederick Menkens, and built in 1904 by Sidney Bolton and her husband, Archdeacon Francis Bode, the four freestanding Federation Queen Anne-style terraces were each created for one of their daughters. More than 120 years on, this remarkable family legacy remains one of Newcastle's most recognisable streetscapes, admired for their richly detailed façades and colourful timber exteriors that have earned frequent comparisons with San Francisco's famous "Painted Ladies". - Water rates are approximately $960 per year - Council rates are approximately $3,000 per year - Potential Rental Return $1,100 - $1,200 per week 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.