687 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320

There is something about a sandstone country house that makes you want to stay. The texture of the stone. The warmth of an open fire. That reassuring sense of permanence and the quiet feeling that this could be the place your family comes back to for generations.

Set on 19.5 acres along one of Wine Country's most sought-after tourist trails, Highwoods Estate brings that romantic ideal beautifully to life. A substantial sandstone homestead, thoughtfully renewed with stunning contemporary finishes, it offers somewhere to build your own traditions, with the flexibility to welcome paying guests when you choose.

Constructed from sandstone and a considered blend of new and recycled materials, the residence has character that reveals itself slowly. Tall vaulted ceilings draw your eye upwards, natural textures invite a closer look and generous living spaces encourage everyone to settle in. Throughout, a beautiful renovation brings fresh comfort and refinement to the home's enduring country charm.

At its heart, the brand-new kitchen pairs stone benchtops with a 900mm Smeg cooker and beautiful brass fittings. Picture a slow Sunday breakfast here, something roasting in the oven and friends arriving with a bottle collected from a neighbouring cellar door. Opening directly into the lounge and dining area, with an open wood fire ready for cooler evenings, it is a kitchen designed to be part of the conversation.

Four bedrooms provide room for family and friends, including two with ensuites and private loft. Three newly finished bathrooms and an additional toilet complement the accommodation, with carefully selected fittings bringing a sense of quality to everyday rituals.

Wide verandahs and generous covered entertaining spaces make outdoor living an easy part of the day. Long lunches drift into the afternoon, a soak in the heated outdoor spa follows a day exploring the vineyards, and evenings gather around the firepit beneath a country sky.

The adjoining pavilion adds another dimension to life at Highwoods. An oversized rumpus room overlooks the firepit, creating a wonderful setting for games, conversation and relaxed entertaining. Two additional rooms, a kitchenette and two bathrooms provide valuable flexibility for visiting family and the property's accommodation offering.

Already marketed as a Wine Country holiday retreat, Highwoods Estate offers the opportunity to combine personal enjoyment with income potential. Keep special weekends for yourself and make the property available to guests at other times, or explore a more dedicated accommodation business. The same qualities that make it so appealing as a country home character, generous gathering spaces and an exceptional location also give guests a reason to choose it.

Development approval for two one-bedroom tourist accommodation cottages and a further two-bedroom cottage adds scope for the next chapter, subject to the consent's conditions and currency. The zoning also supports consideration of further tourist accommodation or a cellar door, subject to Council approval.

Next to Piggs Peake and opposite IronBark Hill's brewery, wedding venue and winery, this is a place to feel part of Wine Country. Discover a favourite local table, bring home something special from a cellar door and enjoy the pleasure of having so much within easy reach.

Newcastle's beaches are approximately 75 kilometres, or around an hour's drive, away, while Sydney CBD is approximately 200 kilometres, or around two hours by car, depending on route and traffic allowing city commitments and country weekends to share a place in your life.

A beautiful country home to return to. A place to bring people together. And the opportunity for it to earn its keep while you plan your next visit.

Inspection by private appointment.

Type

Lifestyle

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

5

Parkings

2

Area

7.89 ha