Mr Tsiaousis is marketing the one-of-a-kind, five-bedroom residence on 3.1 acres at 22 Leumeah Close.

It is tucked away at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac and entry is via a circular driveway. But the home's talking point is inside - an extensive use of native timbers throughout.

A labour of love for its original cabinet-maker owner, the home blends perfectly with its natural surrounds. Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass bring the outside in.

There are cathedral ceilings with exposed beams and bridge pylons sourced from Tasmania are a feature of the hand-crafted kitchen. The two wings of the home are anchored by open plan living. There is an in-ground swimming pool, a multi-purpose room and a tradesman's shed.

"This one's a bit unique," Mr Tsiaousis. "The first phone enquiry came out of Sydney and I think we'll get a lot of interest from out of Newcastle, people looking for that lifestyle change."

A guide has not yet been set. It is open Saturday at midday.

Teresa Heighington, of Ray White Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, believes lifestyle is also driving interest for three properties she is marketing in Kahibah and Dudley.

She reported 40 groups through last Saturday's open of a four-bedroom house with a pool at 16 Bickton Close in Dudley. It is open again Saturday at 11am and set for auction on August 7. A guide has not yet been set.

Ms Heighington also has a three-bedroom home at 3 Frederick Street, which is open at 10am Saturday, and a two-bedroom house at 59 Hamilton Street in Kahibah. The latter will be open at midday.

"There were 40 families through Bickton, all looking for that open space but still wanting the lifestyle Lake Macquarie offers," Ms Heighington said. "All three are lifestyle addresses. They're still close to the city but with that quieter feel."

"They've become sought-after areas and they don't come up very often."

A tri-level Merewether residence with a bush backdrop is headed for auction on Saturday with a guide of $2.8 million.

Robinson Property's Mike Flook has reported widespread interest in the seven-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a 1162 square metre bush block at 29 Charlotte Street. The auction is at 4.30pm.

Expectations are believed to be in the high $700,000s for a three-bedroom home at 1/43 Berringar Road, Valentine set to go under the hammer at 11.45am on Saturday and around $825,000 for a four-bedroom townhouse at 3/43 Berringar Road being auctioned at 12.30pm. Belle Property Lake Macquarie are marketing both.

McGrath Newcastle City will take two villas on a 765 square metre block at 18 Arnold Street, Charlestown to auction on Saturday at 2.15pm with a guide of $780,000. It has an 18-metre frontage and an R3 Medium Density Residential zoning.

PRD Newcastle and Lake Macquare are guiding $1 million to $1.1 million for a six-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Fletcher's Sanctuary Estate at 6 Robusta Street.

A four-bedroom residence with ocean views at 8 Albury Street, Dudley is being marketed by Belle Property Newcastle with a guide of $1.55 million.

McGrath New Lambton have listed a house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 48 Jean Street in New Lambton for $1.25 million to $1.35 million.

A four-bedroom home on a 759 square metre block at 5 Kendella Parade, Kahibah is being marketed by McKiernan Real Estate with a guide of $1.2 million.

First National Newcastle City have listed a Torrens Title townhouse with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 4 Rifle Street, Adamstown with a guide of $730,000 to $780,000.

A three-bedroom house at 87 Birdwood Street, New Lambton is being marketed by McGrath New Lambton for $900,000 to $990,000.

Belle Property Lake Macquarie have a renovated three-bedroom townhouse at 1/211 Wakal Street, Charlestown with a guide of $700,000 to $750,000. They are guiding $650,000 for a three-bedroom home on a 628 square metre block at 22 Cardiff Road in Wallsend.

Ray White Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are guiding $420,000 to $460,000 for a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of its complex at 11/75 King Street, Newcastle.

A three-bedroom home on a block 911 square metres in size at 6 Price Street, Greta is being sold by Belle Property Cessnock with a guide of $450,000 to $495,000.

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