535B Hambledon Hill Road

Hambledon Hill NSW 2330

Hambledon Hill, on the original 1824 Land Grant, sits serenely on a hill surrounded by a sweep of the Hunter River, enjoying exceptional elevated views across rich farmland to distant Broken Back Range to the South and Barrington Tops to the North. Positioned within close proximity to the Hunter Wine country tourism area, an hour's drive from Newcastle and an easy 2.5 hours from Sydney, Hambledon Hill represents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautiful piece of the Hunter Valley's rich and fascinating history. The house is surrounded by approximately 10 acres of gardens, set on 17.67 hectares being 43.29 acres. A Botanic Garden of many rare and regionally historical significant species, including giant mature Kauri Pines, Morton Bay Figs, South African Kaffir Plum, Hoop Pines, Chinese Elms, Peppercorn Trees, Canary Island Palms, Carob Trees. An area of the garden is a wonder with a collection of now established, rare, endangered and valuable trees from Africa. Water for the garden is provided from a well with an electric submersible pump near the River. Surrounding the gardens the land is dotted with groves of mature Eucalypts, Jacarandas and Peppercorn Trees, over 50 Hoop pines, and contains a large dam. Over 2,000 trees have been planted to form a triple 'hedge' around 3 sides of the property boundary. The original homestead, dating from 1860 has undergone a major meticulous restoration over the last five years, following the guide of Heritage Architects. With beautiful original features, the home is Georgian in plan and appearance, high 14 ft ceilings, a grand central hall of 4.75m x 9.6m with sweeping cedar stairs, 3 formal sitting rooms, a study / library, dining room, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 9 functioning fireplaces, wide timber verandahs on the first floor, and wide sandstone flagging on the ground floor verandas that exist on all four sides. The kitchen is a wonder, with a soaring 22ft ceiling, polished sandstone floor, original fireplace and separate bakers bread oven, limestone sink, and a modern 7 oven, 6 hotplate AGA imported from England. Off the kitchen is a Scullery with twin porcelain sinks and twin dishwashers, a large pantry room with floor to ceiling cedar storage. A large paved area between the main house and the servant wing kitchens provides the perfect location with a view over the gardens. A separate studio, 26m x 7.16m is divided into 3 rooms, built in 2008, to blend with the original architecture. It has 15 ft high gyprock plaster ceilings and ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. 27 Solar panels installed feeding into the mains power. Domestic water is provided from four 31,000 litre tank. The family wing is a new addition completed in 2015. It includes a 18.2m X 6.84m family room which has 15 ft ceilings and an open fire place, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washroom and a 20 meter sunroom verandah. Hambledon Hill house provides the opportunities for a unique B&B, family business or relax and enjoy as a family home.