Set on 1.3 acres in East Maitland, this stately home is a landmark of the area and a benchmark of craftsmanship and design. Privately set among spectacular gardens commanding views across the Maitland Valley, this home was awarded the Newcastle Master Builders Association ‘Home of the Year’ award in 1997.

As you enter the home you are greeted by tessellated tile porches, landings crafted from slabs of South Australian slate, private courtyards, brush box timber floors, plush imported wool carpets, high vaulted ceilings, sculpted cornices, designer window dressings, plantation shutters and exquisite fixtures and fittings – this place really needs to be seen to be believed.

In its current configuration, the home boasts 3 massive bedrooms – the main with walk-in-robe, stunning marble ensuite, spa and its own private verandah. In addition there are 3.5 bathrooms and an impressive study hand crafted from American Oak. With an in-built Bose sound system and wine fridge, the large open plan formal lounge and dining room flows into a gourmet granite and polyurethane kitchen fitted with Miele appliances including induction hot plates, oven, steam oven, warming drawer and dishwasher. There is also a billiard room with three quarter size table and matching cabinetry.

Large outdoor living areas, verandas and decks lead you to the leisure wing which houses a state of the art gymnasium, indoor wet-edge pool and spa with marble surrounds, another bathroom, an additional garage for garden equipment and probably one of the most amazing features of the property – a gigantic temperature controlled underground wine cellar with the capacity to hold more than 8,000 bottles.

Outside you have beautifully paved drives which lead you to the main double garage, a massive gazebo built atop a 50,000 litre water tank, beautiful rose gardens, a mini-orchard and – wait for it – a professional putting green.

The entire property is served by multiple ducted air-conditioning units which have been cleverly zoned, a state of the art security system with integrated intercoms and gate controls from various wings of the house and a fully automatic in-ground irrigation system. I have no hesitation in presenting this property to you as one of the finest homes ever offered for sale in Maitland.