A tri-level home on the shores of Lake Macquarie with its own private jetty has been an idyllic place to bring up a family, says the vendor.
An architecturally designed home on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie is expected to set a suburb record after receiving an "enormous" amount of interest during its fortnight on the market.
The tri-level waterfront property with five bedrooms and three bathrooms at 95 Dilkera Avenue, Valentine carries a guide price of $6.5 million to $7 million.
"It's one of the few properties in Valentine with its own private jetty from which to moor a boat or cast a fishing line," said agent Anthony Di Nardo at Belle Property Hunter Region. "It'll be a new suburb record for sure. We're seeing buyers from the Hunter region, Sydney, Melbourne, even Hong Kong."
Vendors Cheryl and Warren Mossman had the contemporary-style property designed and built in 2009 as a wonderful place to bring up their four children.
"When you drive in, it feels like you're entering a secluded and tropical oasis," said Ms Mossman. "When you walk in, there's so much light thanks to walls of glass, it's unbelievable. Then when you go upstairs, the water views are just breathtaking."
The main living and dining area spans the width of the upper level and flows out to a balcony from which to enjoy the sunny northerly aspect, pretty lake views, delectable sunsets and the sound of boat masts tinkling.
The upper level also provides a stylish stone kitchen with premium appliances (including a wine fridge), an island bench and a butler's pantry; a second living area; and the master, which boasts a walk-in-robe, bath ensuite and a balcony overlooking the park.
Downstairs there are four more bedrooms, a bathroom and a rumpus leading to an alfresco terrace that overlooks a lawn and saltwater pool.
On the lower ground floor, a generous 100sqm boatshed provides ample space for storing watercraft or can be used as a home gym. There's also a three-car garage at the front of the property – a rarity for the area.
Ms Mossman says the floorplan is ideal for families.
"Upstairs is like an apartment where we had the lounge, dining, kitchen plus our bedroom, and the kids had downstairs, which worked really well with teenage children."
She says the family shared many beautiful moments around the lake.
"My husband has a boat and we used to go crabbing and fishing. The kids would come home and swim in the pool. It's been a beautiful family home."
And a spacious place to entertain, she added.
"We've had every Christmas here and you can easily cater for 25 people."
Mr Di Nardo said key selling features were the home's beautiful views and elevated aspect from the upper level, plus the depth of water, allowing mooring of even large boats.
"These sorts of opportunities just don't come up every day," he said.
Mr Di Nardo sold another waterfront home a few doors down at 45 Dilkera Avenue for $3.6 million in March 2020, though it didn't have a private jetty, which he says is "really important" for waterfront property seekers.
For the Mossmans, whose children have all flown the nest, it's time to downsize to a smaller property in Newcastle and spend more time travelling.
Ms Mossman says she'll miss Valentine, which she describes as "a beautiful little community", around 20km southwest of Newcastle.
"There's a lovely park across the road as well as a row of tiny shops – a butcher, a friendly grocer, a bottle shop, two cafes, two restaurants, a pharmacy and a doctors," she said.
"This place feels like a little escape from the busyness of everyday life, but you're still walking distance to cafes and amenities."
Expressions of interest close on Wednesday 28th May at 5pm.
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