Majestically positioned in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley, Bellevue has been lovingly restored and renovated.
 
Bellevue has only had four owners in 100 years. The property made history in 1856, when Captain Thunderbolt stole 60 horses from Bellevue, marking the beginning of his infamous career as a bushranger.

Bellevue is located on an elevated plateau overlooking more than 40 hectares of rich river-flats and elevated country. It has deep water frontage to the Paterson River, restored original horse stables, a converted office/guest building, and a recently upgraded tennis court. This home is perfectly positioned to enjoy rural life, while being only two hours north of Sydney.

The entrance to the property is through beautiful security gates and down an established pear-tree-lined driveway which leads to the main homestead. Beautiful country gardens surround the house.

Bellevue has a wonderful original Italian marble entry hall from which the four spacious bedrooms flow. Wide, covered verandahs run around the residence to provide shade and retreat no matter the weather. The property has a contemporary kitchen with European appliances.

During the current ownership and restoration, the homestead has been extensively upgraded including the wiring, plumbing, reverse-cycle air conditioning, a new kitchen, and two new bathroom additions. Floors throughout the homestead and on the verandah were also renewed, and new brass lighting and window fittings were included in the detailed renovations.

The old dairy has been renovated and converted into accommodation and offices, and are currently used as a farm manager’s residence. There is a fabulous vegetable garden, glass house and established orchard with in excess of 30 varieties of trees.

An African rain tree dominates the entertainment terrace and provides a shady green canopy in summer, yellow flowers in late summer, and loses its leaves in winter to capture the winter sun.

The property has recently operated as a cattle stud, and is carrying 27 Black Angus cows and calves, with a capacity of up to 35 cows and calves. 

Ideally set up as a horse or cattle stud, there are two stables with day yards and a tack room, cattle yards, a loading race, large hay shed, an additional machinery shed with three-phase power, and abundant water with creek and river frontage, three dams and an irrigation licence.

Bellevue is being marketed by Matt Shaw of Colliers Newcastle and Deborah Cullen of Colliers Lifestyle Estates Sydney.

Method of sale: Expressions of interest, closing 30 September 2016, 5pm AEST.

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