7 High Street

Morpeth NSW 2321

Arguably one of the most significant homes in the whole Hunter region, Kiora was constructed in 1879 for the then mayor of Morpeth. This is not only a piece of history, but very much a home. An exceptional example of high Victoria architecture, the provenance of the home is blended perfectly with modernity and comfort and well located in the historic Morpeth village.

Positioned on over 4,000sqm of beautiful grounds, Kiora sits discreetly behind a vale of deciduous trees and charmingly placed high on the block looking north-east opposite Morpeth common. As you enter from High Street, you get a real sense of historic charm as you approach the rear doors. The home is beautifully appointed with a high-end kitchen, slow combustion fireplace, skylights flooding the home with natural light, reverse cycle A/C in every room, and the most impressive Victorian features which include original pressed metal ceiling, cedar doors, skirting boards and architraves, pull-cord lights, marble fireplaces and original cast iron fretwork around the veranda. The three bedrooms internally plus study are all spacious and offer flexibility of use. The property is equipped with an extra room / teenage retreat adjoining the garage with a beautifully appointed bathroom which has previously been used as a succesfull Airbnb.

The grounds are spectacular, fully fenced and providing ample privacy from the road, once inside the automatic gates of the estate, you truly could be anywhere. The mature elm and pine trees, along with manageable hedges and smaller gardens and automatic irrigation system offer the best of beauty and functionality. The garden also serves a practical purpose with a small fruit orchard.