49 Newcastle Street, East Maitland, NSW, 2323

SoldJan 13, 2016

49 Newcastle Street, East Maitland, NSW, 2323

Amount undisclosed

2220 m²

House

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30+ days on the market

Sold: Jan 13, 2016

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Tourism Potential DA approved - ENGLEFIELD Circa 1837

HUNTER HERITAGE AT ITS FINEST A once in a lifetime Hunter historic property with significant importance, distinction and heritage comes on the market. “Englefield”, circa 1837 is an exceptional and rare Georgian residence built by one of the Hunter’s pioneer entrepreneurs - John Smith. Gentleman John Smith received one of the early 1818 grants from Governor Lachlan Macquarie allocated to eleven well behaved convicts. From Smith’s land grant at Wallis Plains (now Maitland) he went on to build a flour mill and purchase a sailing vessel for trade between Sydney and Maitland. He and his wife Mary had 7 children. His home, “Englefield”, styled in the Irish farmhouse design, has been carefully conserved and fastidiously restored by the previous owner, a master cabinet maker who over his tenure painstakingly restored all the cedar doors, window panes and staircases to new condition. Five years ago the current owners literally fell in love at first sight with the residence taken by the architectural grandeur of the Georgian period. “It had such a welcoming, warm feeling of a family atmosphere,” said the owner. During their ownership the owners have furnished the home in collectable antiques, repainted complimentary colours to the walls of the living rooms and added a decor which compliments the interior. A white timber dine-in kitchen was built, appointed with a stainless stove with 6 burners and a chargrill hotplate sympathetically styled to blend with the era of the house. The new kitchen adjoins the original sandstone floored kitchen and scullery, which is still intact with working cast iron bread oven, open fire and cooking implements. A real step back in time. The flagged floor scullery includes secondary bathroom facilities. The residence is impressive with cedar panelling, eight working fireplaces with cedar mantle pieces, formal dining and drawing rooms and library. There as four main bedrooms plus maid’s quarters above the kitchen and two attic dormitory style rooms. The main bathroom is upstairs styled with black and white tiles, traditional bath and a glistening chandelier. The large underground sandstone blocked cellar has access from an exterior trapdoor and was once used to house the shackled convicts at night who worked on the property. A more recently built 6 x 12m workshop, designed to blend with the architecture of the residence, offers ample lock up garaging. There is extensive off street parking at the side of the house with a garden of heirloom roses, a mini orchard and vegetable plot. Majestic jacaranda trees, as old as the home itself, will be resplendent when in season as will be the hedging of blue plumbago around the garden edge. On the other side of the home is a courtyard formed by a high South African Olive tree hedge with formed flower beds and plantings of classic roses. This area is accessed from the kitchen leading out from a covered verandah with sandstone floor. Every room tells a tale of a bygone era and echoes nostalgia. The owners have an interstate work relocation and reluctantly have listed the property for sale. “It has been a wonderful place for our family, grandchildren and friends to visit and enjoy the home as it is meant. Living in homes such as “Englefield” is a privilege and honour,” the owner said. The property’s grounds include 4 titles totalling 2,220 sqm. Inspect: By Appointment For further details contact Rhonda Nyquist 0419 341 999.

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about 9 years ago

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49 Newcastle Street East Maitland

Rhonda and her assistant Shantala have been fabulous in negotiating the sale of our property. Rhonda knowledge of the local area is extensive and her marketing skills were extremely advanced. Rhonda and Shantala made the whole sale process easy and pleasant!! At all times they kept us well informed and went above and beyond as we had moved from the area .I can't recommend Rhonda and her team highly enough. Di Scherr

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about 9 years ago

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An exceptional Real Estate Agent

We engaged Rhonda and PRDnationwide Hunter Valley to sell our home in East Maitland. After some bad experiences with Mid North Coast real estate agents we went in to the sale of this property with open eyes. We were after someone with local knowledge, an understanding of uniqe properties, and credibility in the industry. We needed someone we could connect with and who understood our requirements and expectations. Rhonda's reputation precedes her and she is backed up by a professional and efficient team. She said she would sell our property and gave us an open and honest appraisal of the likely sale value. Rhonda excelled in marketing the property, targeting the market with a brilliant, relevant and focussed sales campaign. It worked and, as promised, Rhonda and the PRDnationwide Hunter Valley team - with a special mention to Rhonda's personal assistant Shantala - delivered the goods. We could not be happier with the way the sale was handled, and I cannot be effusive enough in my praise of Rhonda Nyquist as the Hunter Valley region's premier real estate agent. If you are looking to sell a property in the Maitland region, please look no further than Rhonda and PRDnationwide Hunter Valley. You will not be disappointed.

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