30 Forest Hill Drive

Oakhampton Heights NSW 2320

'FOREST HILL' CIRCA 1856 4.5ACRES
'FOREST HILL', THE CIRCA 1856 ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD OF THE OAKHAMPTON HEIGHTS AREA, IS NOW OFFERED FOR SALE. HAVING RECENTLY UNDERGONE A SUBSTANTIAL CLASSIC RENOVATION, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED TO OFFER THE VERY BEST OF MODERN LIVING, WHILE RETAINING THE APPEAL OF A TIMELESS AUSTRALIAN HOMESTEAD. ENTERING DOWN THE ORNAMENTAL PEAR-LINED DRIVEWAY, THE HOMESTEAD BOASTS 4 GENEROUS BEDROOMS, WITH THE MASTER BEDROOM SERVED BY A WALK-IN ROBE AND ENSUITE. THE MAIN BATHROOM HAS BEEN SIMILARLY STYLED, WITH GENEROUS SPACE AND A FUNCTIONAL 3-WAY DESIGN. THE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN HAS THE FINEST INCLUSIONS: STONE BENCHTOPS, INDUCTION COOKTOP, QASAIR RANGEHOOD, EUROPEAN APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CABINETRY, BUTLERS SINK AND ENORMOUS CENTRAL ISLAND. IT IS ALSO SERVED BY A LARGE BUTLERS PANTRY AND ADJOINING LAUNDRY. THE OPEN PLAN LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM FLOWS FROM THE KITCHEN, WARMED BY A BEAUTIFUL JETMASTER OPEN WOOD FIREPLACE, WITH THE WINE CELLAR PROVIDING A STUNNING FEATURE TO THE DINING AREA. THE CLASSICALLY-STYLED INTERIOR HAS BEAUTIFUL DEEP BROWN STAINED TIMBER FLOORS AND COUNTRY LINING BOARDS TO MANY WALLS, WHILE ALSO ENJOYING THE MODERN CONVENIENCE OF A 5-ZONE REVERSE CYCLE DUCTED AIR-CONDITIONING. SURROUNDED BY CLASSIC WIDE VERANDAHS THAT FLOW TO THE LAWNS, AN OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA WITH WATER FEATURES TAKES IN THE SPECTACULAR 180 DEGREE DISTRICT VIEWS. ADJACENT TO THE HOMESTEAD IS A NEW POOL AND TERRACE, AGAIN ABSORBING THE NORTHERN ASPECT TO THE DISTANT HILLS. THE PROPERTY IS FURTHER COMPLIMENTED WITH A 5 BAY SHED WITH AMPLE PARKING, STORAGE AND WORK SPACE, A CHARMING CHILDREN'S CUBBY HOUSE AND PLAY AREA, AN EXTENSIVE HEDGED VEGETABLE PATCH, FULLY IRRIGATED WITH AN ADJOINING CHOOK AND POTTING SHED, AND AN ORCHARD. COVERING APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES, THE PROPERTY SITS HIGH ON OAKHAMPTON HILL SURROUNDED BY OTHER SUBSTANTIAL HOMES, WITH A GENTLE STROLL TO THE AMBIENCE OF THE WALKA WATER WORKS RESERVE, AND YET ONLY 2 MINUTES TO THE HEART OF MAITLAND. 'FOREST HILL' IS A COMPLETE AND SPECTACULAR OFFERING, AND WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN STATURE AS THE ESTABLISHED HEDGES AND TREES DEVELOP THROUGH THE YEARS. THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE YOUR FAMILY'S LIFESTYLE AND INHERITANCE. INCLUSIONS: * 4 BEDROOMS * BEDS 2 AND 3 WITH BUILT-IN ROBES * MASTER BED WITH WALK IN ROBE AND ENSUITE * MAIN BATHROOM WITH SEPARATE SHOWER/BATH AND TOILET * TV/PLAY ROOM * STUDY/OFFICE * OPEN PLAN LOUNGE, DINING AND KITCHEN * SERVICE AREA OFF KITCHEN WITH LAUNDRY AND BUTLER'S PANTRY * WINE CELLAR OFF DINING * LOUNGE WITH STONED JETMASTER FIREPLACE * HOUSE SURROUNDED BY WIDE VERANDAHS * COVERED OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA WITH WATER FEATURES * POOL ENJOYING SPECTACULAR VIEWS * 5 BAY SHED WITH AMPLE STORAGE * CHILDREN'S CUBBY HOUSE * EXTENSIVE VEGETABLE PATCH WITH COMPLETE IRRIGATION * ADJOINING CHOOK/POTTING SHED * ORCHARD