1230 Chichester Dam Road

A unique opportunity to own a slice of Australian history presents itself at the majestic Bandon Grove 'School House'. From the Bandon Grove Public School sign at the front of the property, to the date plaque on what was once the school house itself, it's clear you're somewhere very special from the moment you arrive. Set on 1.9 acres, the current triple brick school house was built in 1882 replacing the original wooden school. Brimming with original features, including soaring 14-foot ceilings, sash windows, hardwood floors and working fireplaces, the property has been renovated to the highest standard and most sympathetically. Presenting a wealth of opportunity, the remarkable property would make a delightful family home, an Airbnb or even an art gallery and tea rooms, just an hour from Maitland, 90 minutes from Newcastle and about three hours from Sydney. Pristine Circa 1882 school house built with hand-made bricks, triple brick wall thickness School House connected to original School Residence to create spacious, historic home The original classroom is now a grand living and dining area with soaring 14-foot ceilings Imposing windows with cedar shutters add old world charm in the living and dining room Jet-master fireplace in living room along with framed historical photos to stay with house Stainless steel kitchen with 900mm La Germanier electric oven and 5 burner gas stove Kitchen also has Liebherr triple fronted fridge, Bosch dishwasher and underfloor heating Sitting room with cathedral ceiling and glassed in verandah offers an ideal gallery space The old School Residence offers three big bedrooms and three contemporary bathrooms Large master bedroom with French doors to north-facing verandah, Jet-master fireplace Built-in robe, luxury ensuite with a free-standing bath, walk-in shower, underfloor heating Two guest bedrooms with working fireplaces, one with French doors out to the verandah Two more bathrooms with heated floors, one with a free-standing bath, separate laundry The home wraps around central open-air pergola perfect for alfresco dining/entertaining Upgraded tennis court with floodlights, 6.6kw solar and inverter feeds three-phase power A wooden slab hut includes three-car garage, concrete floor workshop, mezzanine level Shelter shed creates ideal studio/office, mains water supply, 25,500 drinking water tank Outside amenity block with 2 showers and 2 toilets, versatile bunkhouse, new driveway