1230 Chichester Dam Road, Bandon Grove, NSW 2420

Once a vibrant learning centre, the Circa 1882 Bandon Grove School House has been lovingly and luxuriously transformed into a serene country escape.

Set on 1.9 pristine acres, the property evokes the pastoral charm of Tuscany, complete with olive groves and lush orchards.

Combining the heritage charm of yesteryear, with the promise of tomorrow, the property has been elegantly restored, with sash windows, hardwood floors, working fireplaces and 14ft ceilings all retained.

This character-filled property could be your dream family home, a storybook Airbnb, or an art gallery and tea rooms-all set just an hour from Maitland.

- Elegantly restored Circa 1882 Bandon Grove School House, interiors have been repainted throughout

- Original School House has been connected to the School Residence to create spacious historic home

- Surrounded by lush gardens, including newly planted flora, the property will captivate you immediately

- Multiple entry points to the home, which boasts triple brick wall thickness and a wraparound verandah

- Step back in time with hardwood floors, vintage chandeliers, open fireplaces and timber mantelpieces

- The original classroom is now a grand family and dining room with 14ft ceilings and Jetmaster fireplace

- Tall windows fill the space with light, while freshly painted shutters and ceiling complete the quiet space

- Bifold doors open to the commercial kitchen with its newly cladded walls, ceilings and ornate moulding

- Polished concrete floors combine with stainless steel benches, timber shelves create a farmhouse feel

- Falcon chefs oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, handcrafted timber island bench, dishwasher, pendant lights

- School House connected to the School Residence by a stunning formal living room and atrium hallway

- The living room offers a cathedral ceiling, white painted brick walls, downlights and statement pendant

- School Residence features three large bedrooms, each with an open fireplace with timber mantelpiece

- Expansive master suite with two sets of French doors to the verandah, large BIR and new ceiling fan

- Lime-washed walls create an old-world ambience, while a luxurious new ensuite offers a tranquil oasis

- Soak your worries away in a deep, freestanding bath, or frameless walk-in shower with brass tapware

- Ensuite also offers polished concrete floors, underfloor heating and an opulent vanity with wall mirror

- The property has four elegant bathrooms in total, with all boasting new showers, toilets, and tapware

- Each bathroom also has new cladding for the walls and ceilings, new skirting boards and fresh paint

- Bedroom 2 has French doors to the verandah, while Bedroom 3 offers two freestanding wardrobes

- Enjoy balmy summer nights with dinner and drinks under the large vine covered pergola with friends

- In cooler months enjoy the new covered pergola & outdoor fireplace made from school building bricks

- A bunkhouse with new cladding offers perfect kids accommodation or turn it into an artist/writer's studio

- Original school bathroom has been fully renovated, large timber shed with space for three cars & tools

- Another artist studio with handpainted chequered floors, a workbench & loft - could be accommodation

- Tennis court with floodlights, hardscaping around the court including sandstone retaining walls & steps

- Other upgrades include outdoor lighting, fresh paint to exterior doors and windows, 200 hedging trees

Council Rates $2,792pa