This wonderful Victorian Era Hotel is in excellent condition and offers the new owners a fantastic lifestyle change in a very popular UPPER HUNTER town. Most of the business is presently generated by the function/catering operations, but there is plenty of room to expand or adapt the enterprise to suit your needs.The foundation stone for this beautiful convent was laid on October 1 1878. The Convent was built for the Irish order of the Sisters of Mercy and remained in full use until 1970. The Land on which Murrurundi House sits includes three other buildings.One is a weatherboard cottage built in 1880 to house the Catholic School. By the 1920′s this building was too small to hold the burgeoning town’s offspring. The Large School House (our Function Hall) was built and these remained the Catholic School buildings until 1970.An establishment of grand proportions, this business has the flexibility to be anything you want it to be. Currently operating as a guest house and function venue, there is scope to become an exclusive B & B, a specialist wedding venue, a unique restaurant or boutique accommodation.Set in 3 acres of gardens and sweeping lawns and with views across the mountains this spot is ideal for those looking for their own bit of country in a picturesque township.This property has operated under many guises, including a school and a convent for many years. – All Four Buildings On The Commanding Property Have Been Tastefully Renovated Internally.The main house is two stories and contains 10 rooms, a central wooden stair case, expansive verandas and original features. Various French doors leading out to the front veranda and overlooking the gardens gives that Gatsby like feel of another era. – Built in 1860 and fully renovated in 2000 (including rewiring and plumbing), this two storey, Sandstone and brick Victorian building is very low maintenance.The main utilities building was constructed in the 1970s and houses a wonderful fully functional 40 seat capacity restaurant large modern kitchen, shower block, store rooms and office. This building is surrounded by cosy courtyards and lends itself to large functions, parties or intimate dinners.A delightful wooden building with cathedral ceilings is currently used as a bunk house with 12 beds.An imposing brick 1930′s function hall boasts high ceilings and magnificent polished floors. Originally used as the main school house its large verandas and open space lends itself to any large formal or casual function in any climate.Main points.-Full restaurant DA for 40-Full entertainment licence for 180 people till 3am-Accommodation licence for 44-Koi ponds, plunge pool, landscaped gardens, water features, heaps of car parking, and a large 5 acres makes this an attractive package.- Located close to transport.- Easily managed by a couple with occasional casual staff- Authentic original features and landscaped courtyard- Currently operating as boutique accommodation and private function and conference centre- The only private function centre / restaurant in the town with extensive forward bookings- Could also be operated as a wine bar and /or restaurant- A separate, BUIDING COULD BE USED AS Manager’s residence is included in the package and boasts cathedral ceilings.