Not only is this magnificent Victorian residence, known as Virginia House, a fine example of the Victorian architecture but a unique and rare chance to acquire a piece of Australian History that is still set on a prime parcel of land (3120sqm) in the very respected and sought after suburb of Old Bolwarra, one of the first food bowls for colony settlement, an old farming region established in the early 1800s, now so conveniently close to the Maitland CBD, major train stations, Newcastle Airport and Sydney Freeway.
As one of the most immaculately and sympathetically maintained period residences from the Victorian era, the home has an equally grand, and homely feel. The stately drawing rooms and grand stairway is perfectly complimented by the intimate lounge and informal dining room to breathe an air of refined relaxation to the home. Often sought and rarely found, Virginia house exudes a truly lovely feel.
The property was originally known as 'OURINDA HOUSE' and was built from 1892 to 1894 and describe as a high Victorian villa identifiable by its restrained Victorian Italianate style. In 1913 the house was sold to Ernest Twyford, a merchant who renamed the home to 'VIRGINIA HOUSE'. In 1941 the property was sold to Arthur Sarroff Pty Ltd as a family home (3 generations) until sold in 2005 to the current owners who have totally restored the property.
Expensive grounds and extensive storage options are offered with just under an acre of land holding. A mixture of formal and intimate garden spaces, bundles of entertaining space and a magnificent in ground swimming pool for the warmer months will allow for a very happy life. The home’s second level is equally as impressive as it’s first. With magnificent marble fireplaces, vast bedrooms, the view from the Juliet balconies gives one the feeling of sitting in the treetops. Virginia house is genuinely one of the most rewarding properties, anyone could hope to own. It offers charm, grace, comfort and elegance, wrapped in the perfect package. PRD Hunter Valley is proud to be appointed the marketing agents for this home, please contact Rhonda Nyquist 0419341999 to arrange your private inspection.
Extra features include:
- Barn with high bay lights & power car port each side
- Couch house main carriageway concrete floors, 2 stables at rear, 3 rooms off the
- Carriageway with brick floors, wood ceilings, plenty of power & lighting with laundry tub.
- Extra-large bird aviary & fernery + 2 other aviaries
- Studio with stained glass windows in doors
- 11.8m X 4.2m self-cleaning compass in ground swimming pool
- Ducted air conditioning upstairs with new Daikin Inverter 7.5Kw unit fitted 2021
- Rewired heritage cedar & brass power points, cedar & brass light pulls
- Notable trees & shrubs planted by the current owners Lemon, Mandarin, Limes, - - Cumquat, 2 x fig trees, mulberries dragon fruit, apples, 6 x pine trees, 3 Himalayan cedars, Japanese maple, America walnuts, south American silk floss tree.
Whilst all care has been taken preparing this advertisement and the information contained herein has been obtained from sources, we believe to be reliable, PRDnationwide Hunter Valley does not warrant, represent or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. PRDnationwide Hunter Valley accepts no liability for any loss or damage (whether caused by negligence or not) resulting from reliance on this information, and potential purchasers should make their own investigations before purchasing.
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