Set on the banks of the pristine Williams River in the picturesque Hunter Valley, Hollydene is unquestionably the finest country estate to come to market in this area for some time.

The magnificent late Victorian ‘boom style’ homestead stands proudly overlooking 44 acres of park-like grounds and lush river flats. Wrapped by wide covered verandas and retaining many of its original features, the homestead is grand and substantial and presents beautifully.

The original part of the homestead is set over two storeys. On the ground level, an ornate hall separates the formal living spaces lounge, dining and music room. Polished Tallowood floorboards, Marble fireplaces, French-polished cedar joinery, stunning stained glass and Plaster ornate ceilings with decorative cornices and central roses make for an incredible first impression. A generous country kitchen offers European appliances, stone tops and is bathed in natural light. A beautiful cedar staircase connects four large upstairs bedrooms all with fireplaces and French-doors to covered verandahs. A shared bathroom and storage room complete the upper level.

A recent extension sympathetic to the period added another drawing room and billiard room which is centred on a huge Edwardian fireplace and offers more of the cedar joinery, French doors and stained glass found in the original part of the home. An underground wine cellar, powder room and elaborate main bedroom suite with walk-in-robe and bathroom complete this wing of the home.

In addition to the main structure, an adjoining double storey servants wing houses another two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry and garden room/home office/studio complete with original cooker.

Outside, covered verandas, elaborate gazebos and paved garden spaces are framed by clipped hedges, fragrant rose gardens, established fruit orchards and fertile vegetable gardens. A covered in-ground concrete pool and spa provides relief from the summer months and a stunningly landscaped pond with jetty and bridge are a beautiful place to pass the time any season of the year.

One of the most spectacular features of the property is a riverside picnic spot complete with long dining table, BBQ, jetty and ornamental trees. The idyllic deep riverfront is a haven for swimming, canoeing, fishing or launching a boat to enjoy the clean waters of the Williams River.

A number of original outbuildings add further charm including an original butcher-shop, a number of timber barns and a large covered car-port. The property has a 6Kw solar power system. Grand entrance gates, sealed internal driveway and the convenience of town water and town sewer make for an exceptionally rare offering.

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