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The Agent Loves
What I love most about this home is the lifestyle it offers beyond the main residence. From the pool and private gym to the steam room, conservatory, and beautifully curated entertaining spaces, every element has been designed for both enjoyment and refinement. Its heritage adds a layer of timeless character and quiet prestige, beautifully woven into the home's more contemporary comforts. It carries a commanding presence, yet what truly sets it apart is the effortless way it balances scale with comfort-creating a home of substance that feels both luxurious and entirely liveable.
The Location
Bolwarra seamlessly blends timeless heritage charm with the ease of modern, convenient living, offering that dreamy midpoint where wide green views meet everyday ease. Leafy streets, long-settled homes, and a friendly village feel create a sense of warmth the moment you arrive, while nearby Maitland puts cafés, shops, schools, and essentials within effortless reach.
Lorn Village 3 min (2.5km)
Maitland - 5 min (4.3km)
East Maitland - 7 min (6.2km)
Stockland Green Hills - 9 min (8.2km)
Newcastle - 40 min (37.2km)
The Snapshot
The magic of 21 Kensington Road lies in how it completely resolves any compromise of heritage living. Homes of this calibre and era so often come with a long list of work still to do; here, the beauty, scale and character are matched by a thoughtful, high-quality refurbishment. From the ornate original details and grand proportions to the luxe kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor spaces, this is a residence that honours its history while delivering the functionality and finish expected of a premium family home today.
The Home
Behind the sandstone walls and originally beneath the branches of the English Oak is what gave this residence its name "The Oak", 21 Kensington Road unfolds as one of Bolwarra's true statement homes - rich in history, beautifully reimagined, and ready to be enjoyed without a restoration to-do list.
Originally built circa 1927 for master artisan plasterer Ken Pryor and designed by noted regional architect John Pender, this home has preserved period grandeur while confidently bringing every practical and lifestyle detail into the present.
From the moment you arrive, the sense of presence is unmistakable. A semi-wraparound verandah with terrazzo tiling, decorative columns, leadlight and stained-glass accents, ornate plasterwork, chandeliers, and soaring eleven-foot ceilings speak to the home's heritage pedigree, while the 2015 refurbishment has delivered a level of finish that feels both luxurious and entirely liveable. Original hardwood floorboards remain underfoot, grounding the interiors with warmth and authenticity.
The formal rooms are every bit as elegant as you would hope, with a grand foyer, a formal lounge framed by a bay window and marble fireplace, and a separate sitting room. Beyond that, the home opens into a light-filled extension where the kitchen, living, and dining spaces have been designed for modern family living on a generous scale.
Accommodation is generous, with four bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms in the main residence. The master suite feels especially refined, complete with extensive storage, private patio access, and a luxe ensuite. The additional bedrooms continue the home's character story with detailed ceilings, French doors, and garden connections.
Set across an expansive 2,700sqm corner parcel, the grounds have been curated for both beauty and use with established lawns, mature trees, a glasshouse conservatory, a 30-metre wisteria-covered walkway, and multiple zones for entertaining or retreat. In addition, the inground pool, built-in outdoor kitchen, gym, steam room with third bathroom, and extensive garaging turn the backyard experience into something far more substantial.
21 Kensington Road is a private family estate with all the extras already in place, in one of the Hunter's most tightly held pockets.
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