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LARGE HISTORIC GEORGIAN/VICTORIAN COUNTRY HOUSE FOR SALE
12 minutes from Bathurst NSW 2795
If you love beautiful historic homes then here is an opportunity.
Ours is a unique and beautiful grand historic country home on 16 private acres in a scenic valley just 12 minutes from Bathurst township and on the school bus route.
This is one of the oldest homes in the region - built in the 1820/30s era, the property has a long sweeping driveway framed by blossoming ornamental pears trees, a perennial garden and a terraced garden leading to the front entrance creating an attractive and peaceful environment for those who love privacy. There are no close neighbours.
Apparently it was convict built by the first owner Samuel Terry who was a convict stonemason to the Rev Samuel Marsden, who ended up the wealthiest ex convict in NSW and known as the Rothschild of Botany Bay, so there is a wealth of history here.
The large residence has 6-7 bedrooms, large kitchen, 2 bathrooms plus 2 strangers rooms and multiple large living areas - 2 with 17-18 ft ceilings, grand entrance hall with etched glass, and large verandah overlooking the garden. The house has beautiful old Australian Cedar joinery - architraves and skirting boards, which is exceptional.
Of course the house is Heritage listed, and is noted on the State register and we consider this a benefit to maintaining the integrity of the property.
The property also features 4 lovely stone outbuildings including stables/blacksmith with bellows, sulky, barn with loft, additional toilet and laundry with old copper and mangle. These buildings are rare, as many country properties lose the stone buildings over the years.
Most of the large garden is nicely established and can simply be maintained or further landscaped to your preference. There is also a fenced organic vegetable garden.
Aside from housing a large family or even two, the property could also be suitable for a B&B, hobby farm, weddings, flower farm, or activities such as artists studio or retreat, cottage industry etc.
Considerable renovations have been done with attention to artisan's standards with a few rooms left to do but mostly cosmetic.
The large kitchen and laundry are serviceable and are ready for someone to renovate and add their touch. The area suitable for the butler's pantry needs a complete overhaul but once done will only enhance the kitchen. The front verandah tessalated tiles need laying.
We have not renovated the courtyard as this is the only space to add another room if wanted. There are 3 options of what to do in this area :
1. A veranda
2. A hallway
3. A family room/café room for B & B
We have shown an example of what can be done to the courtyard which would really bring the house together, and be an amazing space apart from adding on considerable value. (The 2nd last photo is the current courtyard, the last photo is a crude sample of what could be done).
The renovations have been carried out with love to keep the integrity of the craftsmanship of the era but there is still considerable scope and potential for you to make your mark, complete the renovations and then reap the potential rewards.
We are leaving a number of things behind - genuine convict bed - tools, wood, sulky, mangle - too many to list.
Unlike most properties, upgrading the kitchen, laundry, pantry and doing the courtyard and remaining rooms has the potential to add a considerable sum to your investment.
2025 BATHURST DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESTORATION
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