Welcome to a stunning and historic homestead on 190 acres, just 2 kms from the heartbeat of a picturesque rural town, Wellington. This type of home embraces history, beauty and living luxury unrivalled in country New South Wales.

A once in a life time opportunity to live like a king in a homestead steeped in history. This magnificent 7 bedroom home has been in the same family since it was built in the 1890's. Charles Barton built it from the ground up in 1896, in 5 years it became a remarkable and powerful presence in a rural centre which thrived in agriculture and mining.

Charles Barton was Banjo Paterson's uncle and also manager of the old CBC in 1896. Both Prime Minister Henry Parkes and Banjo Paterson visited frequently and even Bushranger Ben Hall knew the place well, he held up Nanima to ransom, the bullet holes are still there. There is world charm wherever you go from the original patterned rose glass door to the Balmain tiles on the grandest of entrances to the 14 foot ceilings in every room.

To the right is an impressive lounge and sitting room with a library and an exquisite marble fireplace. To the left takes you into a regal dining room with another incredible fossilised marble fire place. This is the kind of dining seen these days in historical movies.

There is access to a servery, storage and pantry room which adjoins to the original kitchen. Here we find one of the first electric stoves made in Australia alongside a gas oven; both are still in great working order.

The grand ballroom's ceiling opens up to 40foot with windows for circulation and light. Off this room are 6 double bedrooms all with cedar doors, Jarrah timber floors and their own marble fireplace which open onto the outside verandah which has sweeping views. The master bedroom has a parents retreat and a separate dressing room.

There is a walk in linen press and cloak room and the two bathrooms in the home are in original condition.

A closed in verandah, that encircles garden, connects you to two additional bedrooms. The entire house is surrounded by a 2 metre verandah and beautiful established trees and shrubs with 360 degree panoramic views.

This is a solid home with its foundations going down as far as the house is high; with internal and external walls being 500mm thick and is the only rubble constructed heritage home built in NSW. This home is in need of some attention but with a little imagination this place could equal any mansion in Australia.

Outside there is maids' quarters or guest house and the stables can hold four horses with a space for the saddles, bridles and a feed storage room. There is also room for two cars and or a sulky.

The bottom part of the property has 15 blocks approved for sale, 4 of which are ready to go with power and town water ranging in size from 2.5 to 5 acres.

There is a marvellous opportunity to become a part of Australian history and to live and invest in style with truly picturesque views across the tablelands.

LJ Hooker, Wellington
24 Maughan Street
Wellington, NSW 2820

Inspection by appointment
contact agent: Rex Turner

Ph: 0428 636 888

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