One of the finest pastoral homesteads in Australia remains beautifully intact after almost two centuries. For sale by Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Sydney.
Dating to the 19th century, the pastoral homestead of ‘Baroona’ is one of Australia’s most renowned country estates, built by convicts for the land-owning Lanarch Family.
The luxury country estate sits high on a rise west of the New England Highway approximately seven kilometres south of Singleton in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales.
Although the magnificent home has had many names over its rich history, originally named ‘Rosemount’ in 1829 by its builders and first occupiers John and Emily Larnach, as well as being part of the Castle Forbes Estate owned by James Mudie, surprisingly, the estate has only had 7 lucky custodians.
The Baroona estate could be utilised as either an impressive family residence or a commercial venture setting, with approx. 100 acres of grazing country watered by 6 dams and town water on the doorstep of the lifestyle region, only 15 minutes from Pokolbin and the Hunter Wine Region.
The site commands an extensive view of the Hunter Valley, and mountains beyond, with 'Neotsfield', the old home of the pastoralist Dangar family close by, not far from the Hunter River.
The home is instantly recognisable and well-known to locals as ‘The Castle’, given its imposing tower with spiral staircase, card room, and viewing terrace which was added in 1893.
The old gatehouse still provides access to the main residence, along a striking jacaranda-lined driveway, with convict-built fencing, walls and gates.
A number of historic outbuildings offer lots of potential uses, including the Horbury Hunt designed service wing and the Victorian gothic stable block which housed 2-time Melbourne Cup champion race horse ‘Peter Pan’ 1928-1947.
Inside the classically appointed residence, Victorian architecture and design is showcased in fine detail in a floorplan encompassing a total of 26 rooms, including an amazing convict built wine cellar.
The home accommodates 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, as well as large formal lounge and dining rooms with working open fireplaces, billiard room, glasshouse and swimming pool.
A recently upgrade by the current owners has added contemporary elements to Baroona.
The property is easily accessible and is convenient to Newcastle and its airport and an easy drive to Sydney CBD along the new Hunter Expressway and M1 motorway.
To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide, phone Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Sydney via the contact details below.
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