2269 Wollombi Road
Sweetmans Creek, NSW 2250

Welcome to Hollybrook Estate, a remarkable and rare opportunity to acquire a significant parcel of land in the historic Wollombi Valley. This elevated property offers breathtaking views over the surrounding valleys and encompasses a picturesque 89.5-acre estate. The estate includes four approved dwellings, a versatile self-contained studio, office spaces, a large maintenance shed with workshop facilities, and development approval for two additional cabins and a three-bedroom dwelling, as well as a spacious art studio. This unique offering presents excellent potential for investors, multi-generational families, or those seeking a tranquil retreat with strong income possibilities.

The main residence, known as The Homestead, dates back to circa 1900 and has been beautifully renovated. It features three bedrooms, each with built-in robes and ceiling fans, with air-conditioning in the master bedroom. All bedrooms provide direct access to a hardwood veranda, offering stunning rural views. The kitchen is light-filled and practical, boasting 40mm stone benchtops, an antique-style cast iron cooking stove, a 900mm Ilve electric oven, stainless steel rangehood, and a double farmhouse sink, all overlooking the expansive land.

The main bathroom has been elegantly updated with a modern rural aesthetic, including a timber vanity with double sinks, stone benchtops, and a large shower. The formal lounge room is spacious and comfortable, featuring a wood burner fireplace, air-conditioning, and decorative cornices and ceilings, creating a charming atmosphere. An outstanding hardwood entertainers’ deck with bespoke landscaping, a pavilion for covered entertaining, and surrounding green pastures provide an ideal setting for gatherings.

The second dwelling, known as the Dairy Cottage, also circa 1900, is a fully renovated two-bedroom home with private ensuites, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and direct veranda access with elevated valley views. The modern galley-style kitchen adjoins an open-plan living area that retains original dairy posts and rails, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and French doors opening to the front veranda. Outdoor entertaining options include a spacious front veranda with rural views and a private rear courtyard with a firepit area.

Dwellings three and four, the Valley View Cabins, are modern, architecturally designed, and completely off-grid eco-retreat cabins built in 2023. These open-plan, air-conditioned cabins feature raked ceilings, underfloor heated bathrooms, galley kitchens with gas cooking and hot water, dishwashers, bar fridges, and panoramic elevated views of the valley and surrounding mountains from the cabins or large timber balconies. A large timber entertaining area is available for guests and extended family to relax and enjoy.

The estate also includes an approved laundry and multipurpose area with kitchenette, office spaces, bathroom amenities, and an elevated timber platform. A large machinery shed with a workshop and ample storage, including four containers, is present. Additionally, there is a charming art studio or multipurpose office space equipped with air-conditioning, power, lighting, and hot/cold water.

The fertile 89.5-acre valley floor is surrounded by quality bushland in the iconic Wollombi Valley. The property features a greenhouse with plumbed interior and exterior water and customized plant tables. Essential services include grid power supplemented by a solar battery system supplying the Valley View cabins, farm shed, and studio/laundry, with a 9kVa backup generator. Water is supplied by tank water (approximately 110,000 liters) and bore water installed in 2020. Connectivity is reliable via Starlink and Telstra ADSL, providing functional phone and high-speed internet coverage. The property is serviced by two onsite septic systems.

Located near the historic town of Wollombi, Sweetmans Creek is a highly sought-after rural suburb in the Hunter Valley, popular for weddings and tourism. It is conveniently positioned within reasonable driving distances to Cessnock CBD (22 minutes), the renowned vineyards and restaurants of the Hunter Valley (25 minutes), the M1 Motorway at Somersby (50 minutes), Gosford CBD (64 minutes), Newcastle CBD (78 minutes), and Sydney CBD (100 minutes). This property represents a unique opportunity to secure a quality acreage in a desirable location with strong potential for various uses.

Prospective buyers are encouraged to act quickly as properties of this calibre in the area are snapped up rapidly. Further details are available in the Information Memorandum.