HAYWARD
Croki ,Manning Valley, New South Wales
Year Built 1908
Bedrooms 2 plus study
Bathrooms - 1
Land Acres ~ 60 acres
Situated in the picturesque Manning Valley, three hours north of Wahroonga, Hayward is a beautiful Federation Bungalow style residence. Based upon the structural features and building materials discussed below, the house is a very rare example of this construction type and style.
Set on 60 acres of highly productive lower river grazing country with 400 metres of Manning River frontage, Hayward is an iconic house on the entry road to Croki. Indeed, the house and the magnificent fig tree (Ficus macrophylla) are well known landmarks on Jones Island. It feels like you are stepping back in time when you walk through this charming house of significant historic value.
The original property was purchased in 1856 by the owners Great Grandfather and the house was built by his Grandfather in 1908. For over 100 years the property has been used as a dairy. Improvements include 4 bay machinery shed, bails, reticulated town water supply to 8 troughs and fencing.
The bullnose verandahs on all four sides, are representative of the vernacular design of the period (circa 1900). This provides the ability to enjoy the best ambient conditions through out the day. All rooms are spacious and bright and the 3.2m ceilings contribute to the grandeur of the residence. Considering its age it is in excellent condition and has required very little maintenance over the years. Such qualities make this home a candidate for easy maintenance and preservation well into the future.
An architect's building appraisal revealed that the overall building structure is considered to be most rare. The floors, walls, ceilings and roof are constructed entirely of timber. The only masonry is a central dual fireplace and the previous kitchen stove. The decorative timber moulding of the doors, windows and dado were made from Australian Red Timber (Toona ciliata). Other timbers include mahogany and hardwoods. The original shimmering glass windows are enchanting.
To reiterate, Hayward is a perfect home for those with an appreciation of history, beauty and space.
Please contact Ray White Manning Valley to learn more about the historic details which surround this magnificent property. An architect's report will be available upon inspection.
