It’s a name that’s etched into Australian culture. Part of our heritage, of everyone’s childhood. Arnott.

The biscuit company started in Newcastle grew to become an icon. Now the grand, original Arnott family home in the centre of historic Newcastle, lavishly restored and modernised, is on the market ready to welcome a 21st century family.

“Leslieville”, the sandstone Victorian manor built for company founder and native Scotsman William Arnott and his family in the 1870′s.

From Union Street the home impresses with its tiled entry, gardens and iron lacework, leading to grand reception rooms and through to the hub of family life – a combined open-plan kitchen, dining and family room overlooking outdoor living areas and an inviting pool.

Upstairs via a grand staircase the master suite – with ensuite and walk-in robe – is just one of six large bedrooms.

While the original 8 fireplaces are retained, “Leslieville” has been restored to the highest standards to accommodate a modern family in calm, historic elegance.

Chandeliers illuminate decorative ceilings and cornices and beautiful timber floors, but there are modern appliances in the kitchen, security system, double garage and extra parking to support a 21st century lifestyle.

This impressive two-storey home is all that remains of the Arnott’s once significant holdings in the historic suburb of Cooks Hill and is less than 700 metres from the Newcastle University City Precinct.

Inspection strictly by appointment only by contacting Rob O’Brien on 0408 493 266.

For sale by Expressions of Interest, to be lodged by 4pm Friday 10th March.