One of Australia’s most opulent and grand country estates has come to market with an Expressions of Interest campaign through Richard Royle and Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle.

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Brindley Park includes a magnificent Neo-Palladian inspired residence, as well as grand buildings including a colonial guest house, separate library, games/summer house, and heritage stables. On approximately 320 acres (130 hectares), the grounds feature a tennis court, pool, magnificent English style gardens and frontage to the Merriwa River.

Said to be one of Australia’s oldest farming properties, the original landholding was granted to John Blaxland in 1831 and William Wentworth in 1832. An historic timber woolshed dating to circa 1891 has been lovingly restored to preserve the rich history for future generations. At its peak, in 1888, over 100,000 sheep were shorn in the 110-stand shed.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, Richard Royle said the property has a multitude of possibilities such as a grand private estate or an up-market boutique tourism resort. 

The owners have decided to explore the option of selling the grand manor as a standalone entity as they wish to concentrate on their beef and cropping enterprises.

“Brindley Park is a remarkable jewel of Australia, offering 19th Century heritage buildings and 21st century contemporary accommodation. The estate is located 40 minutes to world-class horse studs in Scone and 90 minutes to the wine, food and tourism icons of Pokolbin,” Richard told LUXURY LIST.

“I would expect interest for such an impressive asset to reflect the high calibre of accommodation and strong demand for regional lifestyle estates. Properties like Brindley Park do not come to the market very often.”

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Among the historic buildings on site, the grand 19th century colonial sandstone and timber cottage has been lovingly restored and now used as luxurious guest accommodation with 6 guest bedrooms.

The library is a completely separate and stand-alone building made of Indian sandstone featuring enormous timber book shelves, hand crafted marble fireplace, and high dome ceiling, while the original stables building is currently used as an office, storage shed and staff parking area.

The games house provides a central hub for activities, casual dining or the perfect place to unwind. The games room features an approx. 18m mosaic tiled pool, spa, day/night tennis court, golf chipping area, Bocce court, and snooker/billiard room, with an open fireplace, large flat grass areas for games or marquee, and full kitchen.

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Set against the backdrop of the Liverpool Ranges and Mt Oxley in the distance, the garden has been centred around the basic design concepts of Capability Brown, a famous English landscape designer of the 17th century, although other styles are established from well recognised English and continental European landscapers. The garden features numerous furniture and ornaments as well as a ‘green theatre’ and room for a small stage to accommodate a play or orchestra.

The property also encompasses five main paddocks and recently there was approximately 100 hectares of wheat harvested. Water is secured with direct access to the Merriwa River with dams, bore and reticulated tank and troughs.

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Brindley Park is located on the Scone Road, 2km north of Merriwa, 60km from Scone, 53km from Denman and 2 1⁄2 hours’ drive from the beginning of the M1 Freeway via the Hunter Expressway (M15). 

To arrange a private inspection phone or email Richard Royle of Cullen Royle or Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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