23 Queen Street, Lorn

Befitting its grand address, this Circa 1900s residence offers a royal lifestyle at a character-filled property where nothing but the finest decor and ambience will appease upmarket buyers.

Positioned behind a quaint picket fence and formal hedging, on a serenely landscaped block, awaits Mericourt L'Abbe, which is named after a commune in northern France.

The home is nestled on one of Lorn's most highly sought, Jacaranda-lined streets and is just a short walk to the village shops and cafes, along with Maitland CBD, which is just across the Hunter River.

Brimming with period features including tuck-pointed double brick facade, wraparound front verandah with decorative timber fretwork, feature leadlight entrance door Inside soaring ceilings combine with polished floors, leadlight French doors, cast iron fireplaces with ornate mantelpieces and high skirting boards and picture rails Decorative plasterwork is a highlight in each room, with angels, cherubs, harps and native Australian flora depicted, while leadlight is used throughout Gorgeous, light-filled living and dining with french doors opening to the verandah, which is perfect for relaxing on warm summer evenings Pendant lighting and cast iron fireplace with Italian tiles creates a focal point in the living room Dining area flows to the gourmet kitchen, which features a large butler's pantry, custom cabinetry and soft-close drawers, 900mm oven and long island bench with breakfast bar Rear living room with shutters and timber-framed sliding doors that open to the covered outdoor entertaining area, which overlooks the lush yard Ceiling fans, plush carpet, split-system air conditioning as well as ducted air conditioning, spacious laundry is cleverly located off the kitchen and also has a third toilet Luxurious master suite features plush carpet underfoot and a large ensuite with built-in robe, stunning marble floor tiles and a double shower Bedrooms two and three both offer leadlight French doors opening to the verandah, plush carpet and bedroom two also boasts plantation shutters and a cast iron fireplace Bedroom four offers built-ins and the main bathroom boasts a striking leadlight window, stone-topped timber vanity and shower over bath combination Lovely cottage gardens brimming with fragrant lavender surround the home, private side courtyard Double gated side access to ribbon driveway with parking for the boat or van, along with a double garage with an automatic roller door