Austrian artist's hidden cave sits at heart of Lake Macquarie property
An Austrian-born artist spent years handcrafting a decorative cave with stalactites, koi pond, and fireplace in his Warners Bay backyard.
The four-bedroom home at 12 Campbell Street looks simple from the front. Beyond its simple exterior, the backyard holds a creative marvel.
The late owner was part of the Kirchner family, who moved from Austria to Lake Macquarie. The late owner built the cave as a place for grandchildren to explore.
The cave has man-made stalactites, a fireplace with a chimney, and a koi pond crossed by a rock bridge. The owner was a musician, painter, and nature lover.
He painted landscapes of his homeland around the house. He used a backyard studio for art and music work.
The property is listed for $1 million to $1.1 million. It sits on 746 square metres of flat land near the lake.
The listing agent says the cave has drawn high interest from buyers drawn to the scale of the land and its unusual centrepiece.
- 1 million to 1.1 million dollars
- Property price
- 12 Campbell Street, Warners Bay
- Location
- 746 square metres
- Land size
- Musician, painter, nature lover
- Owner background
Why it mattersThe unusual handbuilt feature has turned a standard home listing into a talking point, showing how creative additions can set a property apart.
AustraliaA Lake Macquarie property sale story that reflects the appeal of unique, character-filled homes in the Newcastle region.
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