Stannix Park is a rare and important colonial home, a dated farmhouse of an unusual English design in a rural setting near the Hawkesbury River. Its tall proportions and bold form compliment an equally distinctive landscape. A combination of farmhouse, barn and stable within the one traditional form makes it particularly unusual.

The house was built by William Hall in 1839. Hall had been recruited by Samuel Marsden as the first missionary to go to New Zealand. With his wife and family he settled in the Bay of Islands in 1815. After 12 years, and in poor health, he returned to Sydney as Superintendent of the Blacktown Aboriginal School and in 1827 he applied for a 1280 acre grant on this site.

The grant became official in 1837 and building began. Following Hall’s death in 1844 the property was sold and now, 15 owners later and, greatly reduced in size to 46.5 acres, the house is for sale once more.

During the 1900s the house suffered serious neglect until the present owners began a major restoration in 1984 with the help of Heritage architect Ian Stapleton. This significant early colonial residence has now been lovingly restored to its former glory and both house and property are listed on the NSW Heritage Register.

The entrance from the front verandah leads to the large lounge room with a huge fireplace. The adjacent dining room retains the original hand-sawn timbers and the sandstone walls and floor provide a sense of history and romance.

In the two upstairs levels there is a second lounge room and three large bedrooms offering views over the entire property. The house has two bathrooms, a large kitchen, a walk-in pantry and a cosy sun room with a slow combustion heater. Sustainable living is a feature with 240V solar power, large domestic water tanks and gas stove and hot water.

The property is situated at the end of a quiet country lane and is approximately 46.5 acres of good arable grazing land. There is a large dam and a shed/garage with parking for two cars. The gardens are magnificent and follow European and Australian traditions with a mixture of exotic and native trees and shrubs. Within the 1.5 acres of mature garden with its outstanding rural outlooks, you will find an in-ground fishpond, a gazebo, topiary, a maze and a 15 m analemmatic sundial. All provide a timeless feeling of another age without the constant pressures of the present. Enormous forest red gums provide an imposing backdrop and there is considerable evidence of past aboriginal presence on the site.

A final note from the owners:

“Stannix Park is hidden no longer and no longer a ruin. We have grown used to the substantial feel of the house. It offers a wonderful sense of calm against scorching summer days and the cold of winter. We hope that the next owners will find the same sense of belonging.”

Contact: Teena Dwight

0438 284 824

Cutcliffe Real Estate

1/211 Windsor Road

McGraths Hill NSW 2756

 

Phone: 4587 8855

Fax: 4587 8327

 www.cutcliffe.com.au

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