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A Hamptons-inspired classic homestead offering the ultimate country lifestyle on an estate with links to Australia’s early settlers at Arcadia north-west of Sydney is being offered for sale by proud owners Di and Peter Turvey.
The main residence at 30 Blacks Road, Arcadia, is located on a 1.18ha estate that selling agent Sandy Ward of Ray White Dural describes as “picture perfect” and “reflections of The Hamptons and the Southern Highlands”.
Ms Ward said as well as the “timeless” four bedroom, four bathroom homestead, the estate includes an historic, heritage-listed cottage, a charming artist’s barn and studio, two stables and a lake that “evokes a feeling of total peace”.
Di Turvey said the property has a fascinating history having been first settled in the early 19th century.
“Back in the early 1800’s settlers began travelling to the west of Sydney to claim parcels of fertile land from which they could carve a rural lifestyle,” she said.
“This is one such property and was originally many acres on which the owners cultivated a wonderfully productive citrus orchard. They first built the barn, living in one side and keeping the cows which provided them with their milk, butter and cheese, in the other. As the orchard flourished they were able to build their own home and in the 1830s the lovely cottage in Smalls Road was built. The cottage still has an abundance of original features including two magnificent fireplaces and floorboards.”
Mrs Turvey said the estate was used after the First World War to help returning wounded soldiers convalesce while the nurses who cared for them lived in the cottage.
“Both the cottage and the barn still stand on the corner of Blacks Rd and Smalls Rd. They have council heritage listings, which has been wonderful as a grant is available to assist with their upkeep.”
Ms Ward said the delightful two-level main residence features spacious living proportions, an elegant library, timber floors and the flair of the French provinces in the elegant but ultra-modern kitchen.
“You can meander and lose yourself in gardens filled with magnificent ornaments and enjoy a private space in a remarkable estate in a quiet enclave just minutes from Galston village,” she said.
The historic estate at Arcadia, approximately 42km north-west of Sydney, is being marketed for offers over $2.35 million.
