315 High Street

Maitland NSW 2320

The Agent Loves
"Some properties are simply buildings. But not every building is simply a property."

"Mansfield House is one of Maitland's truly irreplaceable landmarks. Its scale, architectural beauty and rich history present an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary custodian to honour its past while shaping its future."

The Location
Maitland's historic streets are rich with beautifully preserved architecture, boutique shopping, vibrant cafs and an ever-evolving dining scene. Set on the banks of the Hunter River, the city offers an exceptional lifestyle with expansive parklands, cultural attractions and effortless connectivity to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the renowned Hunter Valley wine region. Combining heritage charm with modern convenience, Maitland continues to establish itself as one of the Hunter's most desirable destinations to live, work and invest.

Maitland CBD 2 mins (0.5 km)
Stockland Green Hills 9 mins (5.6 km)
Newcastle CBD 40 mins (34.4 km)

The Snapshot
Mansfield House presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire one of Maitland's most significant heritage landmarks. Originally constructed in 1887 as the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, this distinguished three-level building combines grand executive spaces, accommodation, a commercial kitchen and beautifully landscaped grounds behind its commanding High Street faade.

Whether your vision is boutique hospitality, destination dining, premium commercial headquarters, luxury accommodation, cultural activation or adaptive redevelopment (STCA), Mansfield House provides an extraordinary foundation unlike anything else currently available to the market.

The Opportunity
Few buildings offer the opportunity to acquire not simply an address, but a piece of a city's identity. Commanding a landmark position within Maitland's CBD, Mansfield House stands as one of the region's most significant commercial and architectural offerings.

Constructed in 1887 as the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney (CBC) and designed by renowned architect George Allen Mansfield, the property showcases remarkable period craftsmanship, substantial scale and a future limited only by vision and the necessary approvals.

Beyond its beautifully preserved faade, a magnificent grand foyer welcomes visitors into what was once the principal banking chamber. Soaring ornamental ceilings, fluted columns, marble fireplaces, rich cedar joinery and elegant arched timber windows create an arrival unlike anything achievable in contemporary construction.

The ground floor continues with the former manager's office, executive boardroom and the original bank vault, where the impressive steel vault door, barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and stone flooring remain beautifully intact. A commercial catering kitchen provides immediate functionality for hospitality, events or commercial enterprise.

Across the upper levels, six accommodation rooms on Level Two and four additional rooms on Level Three are complemented by shared kitchen and dining facilities together with eight bathrooms, creating flexibility for boutique accommodation, tourism ventures or a broad range of commercial opportunities (STCA).

Stepping outdoors reveals an unexpected sanctuary, with sandstone-paved courtyards, heritage gardens, mature trees, an ornamental gazebo and private entertaining spaces, all secured behind gated access with convenient rear laneway entry. Occupying approximately 1,909.6sqm with commanding High Street frontage, the property offers exceptional scope to restore, refine and reimagine while preserving the extraordinary character that has defined Mansfield House for almost 140 years.

Whether envisioned as boutique hospitality, destination dining, premium commercial headquarters, professional suites, cultural or community use, mixed-use redevelopment or even a remarkable private residence (STCA), Mansfield House is far more than a property. It is an opportunity to become the custodian of one of Maitland's most treasured landmarks and write the next chapter in its remarkable history.

SMS 315Hig to 0428 166 755 for a link to the online property brochure.