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“Pinehurst”
Elizabeth Street , FOR SALE $1,250,000
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John and Wendy Hutchison have reluctantly placed their magnificent East Maitland heritage home " Pinehurst" on the market with Elders Real Estate Maitland, due to a change of family circumstances that require them to make the move back to Melbourne. “Pinehurst” in the 1840's was built to impress and provide an enviable lifestyle for David Cohen and his family. Mr Cohen was a colonial English merchant and commissioned a design from possibly one Edmund Blackett for a grand residence of the best materials and with the ornate richness typical of Victorian era homes. In the 1880's the home was updated under the supervision of master architect, J.W. Pender for Dr. Wright and family, and its grandeur has made it one of the Hunter Valley’s most famous properties. Australian cedar joinery, high ornate plaster ceilings, stunning ceiling roses, 8 fireplaces, cedar exterior shutters & huge return verandas upstairs & downstairs with elaborate iron lace work, are just some of the period features throughout this grand home. “Pinehurst” it would seem has had a caring gardener in residence throughout the years. The delightful gardens and huge trees, including two enormous Monkey Puzzle trees (Chilean Pines) and a Bunya Pine, are evidence of this. They create in the 21st century a green seclusion and a serene environment & support a wide variety of native birds & animals. The sheer beauty of the home & its secluded setting drew prominent artist, Margaret Olley, to take up residence in the 1970's. It would surely provide the perfect environment for inspiration & artistic focus. Still a haven of beauty & tranquility, “Pinehurst” has entered the 21st century well loved, restored & cosseted. The wide lace fringed verandas are still the perfect place to escape the excesses of summer and savor the beauty of the 4 acre grounds The recent restoration & renovation has been the great passion of the current owner Wendy and John Hutchison. The décor chosen is appropriate & enhances the Victorian era elegance while highlighting the sheer perfection of cedar joinery, gleaming apple wood floors and elaborate high ceilings. Approximately 60 squares in area, the gracious home offers a grand quality of life and exceptional accommodation suitable for family residence, B&B, luxury retreat or reception centre. The home features Impressive entrance hall, 5 bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms , Grand Main Drawing Room, Formal Dining, Upstairs drawing room, Office, Graceful staircase, stunning kitchen with dual fuel, 2 oven Falcon stove & granite bench tops, and French door access to verandas on both levels. The third level Atrium Glass Studio is an eccentric feature possibly used to search for approaching horse riders or coaches back in the early 1800's. At it's fine address in Elizabeth St, East Maitland "Pinehurst" is located just 10 minutes from the F3 Freeway, 5 minutes to historic Morpeth, 1 hour & 50 minutes to Sydney, 30 minutes to Newcastle Beaches, Pokolbin Vineyards and Williamtown airport. "Pinehurst” is one of the most exceptional historic homes in the Hunter Valley, a privilege to own and a pleasure to experience. Contact: Michael Burke Ph: 4934 6222
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