14 Loftus Street Bathurst NSW 2795

Renovated character house | quiet cul-de-sac position | off-market rental yield | Bathurst’s premium pocket The buying case rests on a renovated 1960s house in a quiet cul-de-sac off Hope Street, one of Bathurst’s more sought-after addresses. The open-plan layout, north-easterly aspect, and front balcony provide a light-filled living environment that typically commands a premium in this market. The renovated kitchen with marble benchtops and gas cooking, alongside the stylish bathroom with freestanding bath, reduces immediate capital outlay for a buyer. The fully enclosed low-maintenance yard with water tank and garden shed suits downsizers or professionals seeking lock-and-leave convenience. The property is best positioned for an owner-occupier who values immediate amenity and a strong location, or an investor targeting the $600 per week rental estimate in a market with 271 sales in the past year. The primary risk is the heritage overlay, which may restrict future alterations and add compliance costs. The 1960 build means older structure and services remain beneath the cosmetic renovation, so a pre-purchase building inspection is advised. The NBN Fibre to the Node and 5G coverage are adequate but not a prime value driver. The property’s proximity to Bathurst CBD, hospital, and schools supports steady demand, and the rental estimate of $600 per week implies a gross yield near 4% at the estimated value—reasonable for the region. Hold as a long-term residence or rental; the cul-de-sac location and renovated condition reduce vacancy risk.