- Hillview is a stunning 29 acre property which dates to 1875, providing an amazing blend of old world bluestone charm with a delightful renovation and extension usually only seen on the pages of Country Style magazine.
- The home consists of the original bluestone homestead, an extension which provides extra living and sleeping space as well as a sun soaked north facing conservatory, plus a semi-detached kitchen, laundry and bathroom beautifully joined to the house by a fully enclosed breezeway which runs through the centre of the home.
- With bluestone and quartz cornerstones the original part of the home consists of a lounge and three bedrooms which have renovated and modernised but still retains much of its old world charm with features such as some of the original wattle and daub plaster, 9.5 foot ceilings, and lovely mantlepieces over two slow combustion wood heaters.
- Seamlessly adjoining the bluestone home is a spacious concrete block constructed extension which consists of a large living room with the zoned underfloor heating, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, a comfortable master bedroom with an ensuite and dressing room, plus access to the conservatory which provides extra year-round living space.
- One of the oldest parts of the original home was a 36 x 12 foot detached building which typically housed the kitchen and working areas of the home. In 1987 this structure was rebuilt retaining the existing footprint and today houses a lovely kitchen, modern laundry, and a spacious family bathroom complete with claw foot bath and separate shower.
- The kitchen was rebuilt to be practical and functional, with large windows which provide lovely views of the garden and the surrounding area, a modern gas stove, a working Aga cooker, and a slow combustion wood heater resulting in a family friendly cooking and dining space.
- The two separate buildings have been beautifully brought together by a fully enclosed breezeway which reaches the length of the home and acts as entry and exit points whilst also providing extra living space and amazing light to the home 365 days of the year.
- Outside the wonders of this amazing property keep coming with a stunning established garden which has previously hosted the renowned Millthorpe Garden Ramble and various other Open Garden days.
- Features include Birch, Gingko, Oak, Plain and Walnut trees as well as various fruit trees plus hedges, flower beds, brick pathways, fish ponds and garden sheds all combining to provide a peaceful, private and protected garden but still enjoying views of the surrounding area and all the way to Mt Canobolas.
- Hillview is well fenced into three paddocks and has produced fat lambs over the years and was once a working orchard. Many of the old sheds of yesteryear, including fruit packing and shearing sheds (which are historic in their own right) are still being used in various capacities today.
- Water has always been a feature with a permanent underground stream which has never run dry being pumped via a windmill to two 10,000 gallon concrete tanks and then reticulating to paddock troughs and the garden, plus two 2,000 gallon rainwater tanks to service the house.
- Whilst there is an abundance of history associated to this property there is also plenty of modern day conveniences such as NBN connection and instant gas hot water, plus the home has been lovingly maintained over the years including having been re-wired and re-roofed in recent times.
- Hillview is located under 20 minutes from Orange, 25 minutes from Bathurst, just over 3 hours from Sydney, and less than 10 minutes from the historic and highly sought after village of Millthorpe, renowned for its restaurants, cafes, and warm vibrant community.
- A remarkable property, sure to please even the most discerning of buyers, given its spectacular country home, stunning garden, and amazing history. Certainly one not to be missed!
