EAST MAITLAND – LOWER HUNTER VALLEY

PINEHURST was built in the 1840′s to impress and provide an enviable lifestyle for David Cohen and his family. Mr Cohen was a colonial English merchant.

It is believed he commissioned a design from Edmund Blackett for a grand residence made of the best materials and with the ornate richness typical of Victorian-era homes.
The home was updated in the 1880s under the master architect J.W. Pender for Dr Wright and family, making it one of the finest homes in the Hunter Valley.

Current owners have just completed an extensive restoration and renovation including a stunning new kitchen.

Australian cedar joinery, high ornate plaster ceilings, eight fireplaces, cedar exterior shutters and huge return verandahs upstairs and downstairs with elaborate iron lace work achieved this directive.

Pinehurst has had a caring gardener in residence throughout the years. Huge trees including marvelous Bunya Pine (monkey puzzle) are evidence of this. They create a green seclusion and serene environment that’s rarely found in the 21st century

The sheer beauty of this home and its surrounds drew prominent artist Margaret Olley to take up residence in the 1970′s. It provided the perfect environment for inspirations and artistic focus.

The wide lace-fringed verandahs are still the perfect place to escape the excesses of summer and savour the beauty of the 4 acres of leafy private grounds.

The plumbing, wiring and roof have all been refurbished and a spier point for bore water has been installed to compliment the town water and ensure the green lushness of the grounds.

The dcor chosen is appropriate and enhances the Victorian era elegance while highlighting the sheer perfection of cedar joinery, gleaming apple wood floors and elaborate high ceilings.

Exceptional features include an impressive entrance hall, six bedrooms, four bathrooms, mostly marble, a grand main drawing room, a dinning area, upstairs drawing room and an office.

Other impressive features include a graceful staircase and a large kitchen with a commercial gas stove and ample cupboard space.

French doors access the verandahs on both levels and on the third level you’ll find a glass studio which was possibly used in the 1800′s to search for approaching horse riders.

This property is one of the more exceptional historic homes in the Hunter Valley. It is a privilege to own and a pleasure to experience.

The property would suit a wide array of uses including B & B , Guest House, function centre or gallery. Just minutes from the F3 freeway, 1 hour 50mins Sydney, 30 minutes from Newcastle and beaches, vineyards and Williamtown airport.