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CIRCA 1885 EAST MAITLAND HERITAGE

Sanquhar (c1885) is a fine example of late Victorian architectural and decorative splendour in the Hunter Valley. Situated in one of East Maitlands premier locations near historic Stockade Hill on a wide tree-lined street dotted with other heritage homes and the glorious Victorian Gothic St Peters Anglican Church, Sanquhars elevated position enjoys stunning sweeping views back towards Maitland and of farmland along the Hunter River.Among the many typical Victorian era features throughout the solid sandstock brick house are 12ft & 14ft ceilings with elaborate plasterwork and ornate gilded ceiling roses, cedar picture railings, 6in New Zealand kauri pine timber floors, antique marble fireplace surrounds, cast iron claw foot bath, cast iron locally crafted (Morpeth) fuel stove, exquisite brass window pelmets, bull nose verandahs & magnificent Australian cedar joinery including panelled solid cedar doors & cedar French doors.The original part of the house incorporates 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, formal lounge/dining, and study/library with cellar. A wonderful & cleverly designed extension to the original house adds an enormous bright & airy kitchen/family & laundry area with 14ft ceilings, 6in wide New Zealand kauri pine timber floors and large multi paned cedar windows cleverly positioned to take full advantage of expansive garden, town and rural views. Cedar French doors open from this room onto a 5.5m x 5.5m covered verandah/BBQ area which provides a terrific entertaining space for all seasons"SANQUHAR" Circa 1885Approximately 1000sq. m grounds surround the house, with established chinese tallows, jacarandas, liquid ambers, roses, tibouchinas & photinia hedge. A sweeping gravel driveway extends down the side of the house towards a magnificent Victorian styled gabled brick triple garageA rare & invaluable collection of historical documents pertaining to the house will be handed onto the next owners for safekeeping. These include among many others, a beautifully framed original land grant dated 1836 to Houston Mitchell Esq., a framed copy of the original architectural drawings and photographs of the house taken in 1885 and 1917.Conveniently located just a few minutes from Stockland Mall Shopping Centre, Greenhills and Maitland Train Station (for Country Link services). 25 mins. to Newcastle and beaches and 75 mins. to Wahroonga.Sanquhar is one of those rare, truly beautifully presented properties with real warmth, ambience & character. It has been exclusively listed with Rhonda Nyquist of PRD Hunter Valley and is for sale on the open market for only the 2nd time in its 123 year history.

Real Estate Agent, PRD nationwide Huntervalley

Property ID 57980
Agent: Rhonda Nyquist 0419341999
Office: 0249342000
Address: Newcastle Rd East Maitland Hunter & Newcastle