Located – 17kms from Wellington the second oldest town west of the Blue Mountains, a comfortable 41/2 hour drive to Sydney, 40 minutes from Dubbo and just over an hour to Orange.
The Homestead – a stately blue stone residence of approximately 40 squares surrounded by an attractive Australian garden of principally native species, the captivating views of the Curra Creek valley and distant Catumbal Ranges from the enchanting verandah of the homestead give an ambience to Rose Hill’ that is a rare find. The original architectural features include a wide T shaped entrance hall, with a beautiful arch and outstanding pressed metal ceilings, leading to all rooms in the stone section of the house comprising of 4 bedrooms, office, sitting room and bathroom, an adjoining dining / family room is well positioned to the kitchen, pantry and laundry. The original federation stone homestead has been extensively restored and well maintained. The gracious proportions of each room are perfectly reflected by the 11’6 ceilings and 15 walls which keep the house cool in summer. An Intricately designed stone wall gives protection to an outside eating area which abounds with lattice covered with ornamental grapes.
Buildings – a large store room and workshop is at the back of the house.
Rose Hill’ is an undulating property of grey basalt soils, subdivided into 3 paddocks; water is provided by four dams, one of which has a pressure pump for the house watering system, a large concrete rainwater tank is adjacent to the home.
The holding has income potential from cattle or sheep grazing, horticultural or farming pursuits, the homestead could offer quality accommodation for BandB Farmstay. The present owners have installed 10 phone lines and internet access.
Purchasers with empathy for early Australian architecture and natural sloping Australian landscape at its best will find an inspection of Rose Hill’ a must!