The surrounds of the home give the feel of a semi rural aspect ,with a serene, tranquil, private and relaxed atmosphere. The semi formal gardens include roses, shrubs and hedges mostly with a glorious panoramic outlook through shady trees in the foreground. These well established trees bring beautiful birdlife, cover and peacefulness to the garden. By day and by night the view is spectacular.

There is a traditional style bandstand summer house in the garden from which to enjoy the view and to entertain friends and family on those lazy days of summer (or anytime for that matter) with a glass of wine and to soak up the relaxing atmosphere with not a care in the world. The summer house cleverly disguises the presence underneath of an underground water tank (50,000 litres) which assists in the irrigation of the gardens. The garden has many interesting aspects as you wander around, including a mini orchard, vegetable gardens, rose gardens and even your own artificially turfed putting green. The overall land area of the property is 5,340m2 (or 1 1/3 Acres).

The home, of Traditional Elegance with a Queenslander touch, is an award winning master built home.
The floor plan, a good use of the “H” shape, allows for the living and bedroom wings to have their own privacy. Both wings have their own exclusively zoned fully ducted air conditioners and their own hot water systems.

A circular fully paved drive, through the front electronic gate, onto a paved path lined with camellias leads to the front double doors. The entrance hall has, opposite the front doors and behind cedar plantation shutters, a fountain courtyard giving a nice European touch. The centrepiece entrance has an exit at either end to the two separate wings. There is one hallway to two double bedrooms, the main bathroom and the study/office. This superb study/office features a curved semi glazed glass wall with an outlook across the hall to the courtyard for light and aspect. It also has a built in bookcase and wall unit in warm solid timber (and a purpose built leather inlaid desk to match as an optional extra if you would like it). The main bedroom is abundant in warm rich opulence for real slumber indulgence. This room has its own verandah via glass doors, large walk in robe and an elegant ensuite with glazed glass curved wall to the bedroom.

The other exit from the entrance hall, (which incidentally has an internal access from the garage), steps down to the elegant timeless decor of the formal lounge and dining room. Windows and glass doorways are all around for you to enjoy and take in the garden. This large beautifully appointed room, with elegant furnishings, has a small divider to create the two parts designating the lounge room and the dining room, but is still open plan. A built-in wine fridge enjoys pride of place in the divider.
The kitchen has simple traditional lines with double pantry wall and icemaker fridge at one end and a large full glass wall and vaulted ceiling over the sink to let the light and view inside. There is ample bench space with Miele appliances (oven, steam oven, warming drawer, dishwasher and induction hotplate) to satisfy the most discerning chef, all complemented by gloss cupboards and granite benchtops. The kitchen is open to the informal living room and eating area which has doors to the back verandahs.

The northerly aspect of this part of the house allows the winter sun to enhance your eating experiences. Separately, through double doors from the family room is a rumpus/games/home theatre room with large windows all round and plantation shutters. The spacious laundry is handy to the kitchen and there is a powder room adjacent.

Separately, but attached by a covered walk way is the “East Wing” which is pure indulgence. There is a heated “wet deck” pool and spa (set up to train in if you wish to keep fit) surrounded by marble floors and full glass summer house style walls with louvers for air etc. The best views from the property are available whilst lazing in the pool. There is a bathroom in the same quality finishes as the main bathrooms and a large room currently used as a gymnasium. This room could easily be used as a two bedroom granny flat/ retreat.

A separate entry leads into a garden equipment storage area. Once again depending on the use made of the current gym above this area could be used as a gym or more “house” space (there is still room down this driveway for a shed if need be). The real interest (if you are into wine) is a huge underground cellar. The total property is protected by back to base security systems.
The East Wing also has its own air conditioners and hot water system.

The location – East Maitland is a convenient location situated within the Heritage City of Maitland, one of the fastest growing cities in NSW. Approximately 15 minutes from the end of the Sydney F3 Freeway, about 40 minutes to Newcastle and beaches, also handy to the Hunter Valley Vineyards. One major shopping centre and expanding is only 5 minutes up the road. Major schools in Maitland with Hunter Valley Grammar High School also specialised schools and quality local primary schools, rail, Newcastle Airport at Williamstown about 40 minutes away with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and soon New Zealand etc. Maitland has many fine homes, restaurants and the vineyards and is a short drive to Newcastle and Port Stephen’s restaurants, beaches, University, shows, theatres etc and approximately 1.5 hours to North Sydney.

Agents Comments: this is what you would call the complete and ultimate package property when only the best will do, different to anything else you will see, individual, elegant and timeless in design and totally captivating. I highly recommend this fine property to anyone who is contemplating a unique lifestyle in a wonderful environment and in a fabulous location in Maitland within the lower Hunter Valley so close to Newcastle, Vineyards and Sydney. I think this is simply the best, call me to discuss and arrange a time to inspect your new “Utopia”.