Ryedale Estate was acquired in 1840 by Major Edward Darvall, formerly of the 19th & 9th Light Dragoons and was named by him after the district of Ryedale in Yorkshire.

Major Darvall who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington in India, went on to be a member of the first cabinet and first Parliament in New South Wales with many a famous old politician enjoying the home’s hospitality.

The stone used in the erection of the building came from a quarry on Kent’s grant and a man named Fitzgerald, an escapee from Van Dieman’s Land being the stonemason.

Edward died in 1869, aged 93, leaving a widow (Jane) and 8 children. Jane stayed on in the home until a year before her death in 1899 she handed over the home to her son Anthony. When Anthony and his wide Kate moved into the home they had 9 children ranging in age from 17 -31. The Darvall family begand subdividing the 300 acres of land and eventually a small parcel was sold to the Anglican Church around 1930. Ryedale House was used as the rectory until early 1970s – it was then purchased by Mr and Mrs Peel who removed it stone by stone, meticulously rebuilding the grand old residence on 28 acres of glorious surroundings in the Paterson Valley.

The cedar came from Richmond River in long planks, of high quality being used in windows, doors as can still be seen in the home today.

The result being a unique and very desirable country estate with sweeping views across the valley..

The residence stands proudly with wide shady verandah overlooking the landscaped gardens and valley beyond, the interior has a relaxed elegance, the grand formal rooms with all of the original cedar joinery and 4 open fireplaces allows one to experience the grandeur of the early gentry, the country style kitchen melds modern comforts with heritage appeal complete with sunny breakfast nook. Other rooms on the ground floor include study , 5th bedroom and sitting room, 2nd bathroom facilities, laundry and a cellar. Upstairs 4 double bedrooms and bathroom all with tranquil outlooks over the property.

The property is fully fenced with plentiful water, a spring fed creek on the northern boundary, 2 dams, 4 pumps, 3 water tanks, horse yard, stables, tack room, holding yard and loading race, double garage. The house grounds are surrounded by post and rail fencing with gardens that would befit the finest English home complete with citrus orchard and chicken run/aviary.

Located just minutes from the historic village of Paterson , 20 minutes from Maitland and 2 hours from Sydney, a school bus at the gate, rail service, clean country air and the peace and tranquility of this country estate awaits a priviledged new custodian.

Inspections by appointment

HUNTER VALLEY

107 NEWCASTLE ROAD, EAST MAITLANDNATIONWIDE HUNTER VALLEY7 Newcastle Road EAST MAITLAND

Contact: Rhonda Nyquist

Phone: 4934 2000 or 0419 341 999

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