Emergency Services were called to the Bourne Street house just before 2am.

On arrival they found the home was well alight.

It took two fire crews to bring the blaze under control within two hours.

Firefighters said the home was unoccupied and no one was inside at the time of the fire

The scene was handed over to police to investigate the cause.

The fire is believed to have been deliberately lit.

Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to call Tamworth Police Station on 6768 2999 or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.