5 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East, NSW 2300

For the first time in over 41 years, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself. Affectionately named Cowrie Hole in tribute to its unbeatable location opposite the iconic surf break, this home doesn't just offer ocean views, it owns them. Sitting proudly on Shortland Esplanade in Newcastle East, with nothing between you and the Pacific but fresh sea air, this is coastal living at its most exclusive.

With just eight tightly held blocks in this blue-chip pocket, opportunities like this are rare. But what makes this one truly special is the potential. Whether you breathe new life into the existing 1930s home or dream big with a custom rebuild, this is your chance to create something spectacular in a location that's simply unbeatable.

The current home, set above a double garage and storage/workshop, is packed with charm with its shingled façade, plate ledges, 11ft ceilings, and a hand-crafted white birch kitchen with a subtle nautical nod. It's configured as a two-bedroom main residence with a one-bedroom flat, offering flexibility for now and vision for the future. Renovate, redesign, or completely reimagine with a luxury new home or duplex the choice is yours, (STCA).

But the true star is those jaw-dropping, front-row views. Watch the waves roll in from your lounge room. Track the tugs and ships as they sail into the harbour. Spot dolphins playing in the surf and catch the breathtaking moment a whale breaches on the horizon. 

Cowrie Hole is an invitation to shape something extraordinary in a location that simply can't be matched. 

- One of only eight blocks that sits directly opposite the Cowrie Hole
- R3 Medium Density Residential zoning, 322.5sqm block, 12.4m frontage
- 150m to Newcastle Ocean Baths, 250m to Newcastle Beach, 400m to Nobbys Beach
- 1km to Newcastle Grammar School, 1.6km to Newcastle East Public School

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