Set among some of the most expensive real estate in Hunter Valley Wine Country, this sprawling residence is luxuriously appointed and offers breathtaking views as far as the Barrington ranges. It is within easy walking distance of vineyards, world-class restaurants and concert venues and just an hour to the sandy beaches of Newcastle and two hours from the central business district of Sydney. A world-class Greg Norman-designed golf course, bustling bistros, a clubhouse, community tennis courts and heated pool – the lifestyle offered by The Vintage is unsurpassed.
Remote controlled security gates, immaculate lawns and established avenues of Maples provide for the warmest of welcomes in any season and clipped hedges and structured landscaping frames this stunning home all year round. Polished concrete, hand cut limestone walls and floor to ceiling glass provide an incredibly impressive first impression and also facilitate an inimitable connection between the interiors of the home and its surrounds.
The crisp white walls and soft linen sheers contrast beautifully against the rugged limestone flagging and polished Blackbutt floors. A huge open living space connects the galley-style kitchen, sunken lounge and dining spaces and it all flows seamlessly through concealed stacker doors to a covered outdoor space. It is not just the scale but the detail in this home that really sets it apart.
The kitchen offers all the things you would expect in a home like this – massive stone island bench, 900mm pyrolytic oven, butler’s pantry and Liebherr fridge. The lounge is complete with a gas log fire and picture frame windows to watch the autumn leaves fall in the cooler months. Adjoining the main living space is a guest powder room and cinema room and a floating blackbutt staircase take you upstairs to a Master suite complete with its own home office and additional bedroom or dressing room. The main bedroom also offers amazing views to the Barrington range, extensive walk-in robe and ensuite with phenomenal natural light.
A curved glass and limestone annexe connect another wing of the home which houses two very generous but separated bedrooms as well as a main bathroom, laundry and walk-in storage. The bedrooms both have extensive built in cabinetry. In yet another wing, a fully self-contained two bedroom loft has its own private access, kitchenette with concealed appliances and luxuriously appointed bathroom. Perfect for friends of family visiting or to accommodate adult children or grandparents, this self-contained loft sits above a three-bay garage with additional workshop space.
Outside, a granite plinth houses an outdoor kitchen under a covered outdoor space which feels connected to the many wings of the home – it is what draws the entire home together and no doubt where the owners would spend most of their afternoons with a glass of the Hunter’s finest or a cheeky G&T. Overlooking a nearby lake with water fountain and vibrant bird life, the yard is spacious, private and most importantly, low maintenance.
Not pictured here is the clean fresh air, the loveliest of neighbours, the lack of traffic every time you leave home, the super-convenient pick-up and drop-off point for Hunter Valley Grammar School and the miles and miles of walking paths for the two and four legged family members alike. The gourmet food scene has also taken country life to new levels with new providores opening like The Hungerford Meat Co, Wollombi Road Providore and Binnorie Dairy. Nineteen at the vintage is the perfect place for some dumplings, gelato, a steak frites or a G&T and is only a few hundred meters walk from the front door.
If it is raising kids with good country values or opting for a slower-paced life in your later years, this is one exceptional tree-change opportunity.
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