Built in 1883 the four-bedroom residence at 120 Tyrrell Street retains its original features but has a contemporary extension at the rear which was designed by Dr Chris Tucker, the head of architecture within the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle.

Current owners Judy and Allan bought it from him 12 years ago, instantly drawn to the property upon first inspection.

"We loved it at first sight," Judy said. "The front of the house had been kept so original yet the back extension was really interesting, cutting edge architecture with a lot of interesting features."

Known as Lathomi, in reference to the original stone cutter's cottage on the site, the property still features convict bricks.

There are high ceilings, wraparound verandahs, French doors, arched windows and a private paved courtyard. It has off-street parking and is walking distance to schools, Darby Street and the city CBD.

It is being marketed by Sam Tsiaousis of Harcourts Newcastle. Expectations for the property are around $1.75 million to $1.9 million.

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Street Property's Andrew Walker is marketing 42/87 Hannell Street. It enjoys a prized north-easterly position in a sought-after complex and has a spacious open plan layout with four balconies.

"It looks up the harbour, it looks at the marina, it looks across to the city skyline," Mr Walker said. "I would expect there will be keen interest and the reason for that is it's the first time it's been offered for 19 years.

"The block itself is a low rise, it's only four levels. Some people prefer that to the high rises. And there are only 41 neighbours. There's a lot to like about it".

Inspections for all properties at the moment are by appointment due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Luke Searles, of Laing + Simmons, has described a modern five-bedroom house at 23 Mulbinga Street in Charlestown as "one of the nicest properties I've seen in the area".

The two-storey residence is around 15 years old, has multiple living spaces and a resort-like pool area. Mr Searles reported good early enquiry for the home which has a guide of $1.1 million to $1.2 million.

Dalton Partners New Lambton have listed a four-bedroom home at 11 Patrick Street, Merewether for $1.75 million to $1.85 million.

An original two-bedroom brick home at 80 Dilkera Avenue in Valentine is being marketed by First National Altitude for $1.195 million to $1.295 million.

First National Newcastle City are selling 6 Pembroke Street in Stockton for $1.25 million.

First National Newcastle City have a one-bedroom updated cottage at 7 Eva Street, Hamilton for $520,000 to $550,000.

A four-bedroom house at 66 Alhambra Avenue in Macquarie Hills is being sold through First National Altitude for $625,000 to $675,000.

Belle Property Charlestown has a three-bedroom home on a block nearly 700 square metres in size at 19 Highfields Parade, Highfields with a guide of $670,000.

LaneCampos have a one-bedroom unit at 1/12 Anzac Parade, The Hill for $330,000 to $360,000 and Robinson Property have one in the historic Eastside complex at 202/8 King Street in Newcastle for $430,000 to $460,000.