~An Investment in Fine Australian History~
A grande country estate in the Hunter Valley, the remarkable home has undergone a meticulous restoration under the guidance of Heritage Architects to return it to it’s original glory. No expense has been spared ensuring it will remain low maintenance for generations to come. The Georgian styled masterpiece enjoys 14 foot ceilings, fine cedar joinery including a sweeping cedar staircase, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, nine functioning fireplaces, three formal sitting rooms, a study/ library, dining room, wide timber verandahs on the first floor, wide sandstone flagging on the ground floor verandahs, a large cobblestone courtyard, massive air conditioned studio and 27 solar panels feeding into the mains power. The kitchen is a wonder with a soaring 22ft ceiling, polished sandstone floor, original fireplace and separate bakers bread oven, stunning, functional antique limestone sink and modern seven oven, six hot plate AGA. There is a separate scullery with twin porcelain sinks and twin dishwashers, there is also a separate Butlers pantry with expansive floor to ceiling cedar cupboards. Set on 42 acres with sweeping views across rich farmland to the Barrington and Brokenback Ranges the property is within easy driving distance of the Hunter Valley’s Vineyards, approximately 1 hour from Newcastle and 2.5 acres from Sydney. The owner in the restoration has planted approximately six acres of mature botanic gardens of many rare and regionally historically significant species including Kauri pines, Morton Bay figs, South African Kaffir plum, Hoop pines, Chinese elms, Peppercorn trees and Carob trees. Water for the garden is provided by a submersible pump on a well near the river. The land itself is fertile and would lend itself to some primary producing including with some fencing the keeping of cattle or horses. The estate bred the 1968 Melbourne Cup Winner Clencoe. A second manager’s residence with high ceilings, three bedrooms, ensuite, office/study with machinery shed and double carport provides a place for family or friends or a passive rental opportunity.
Elegant and practical this stunning homestead would make for an amazing family home or possible B&B.

Property Code: 402331881