After spending his whole life living by the water and building boats, it took a lot of convincing for Andrew Hudson to move away from Sydney’s Manly.
But since moving to the pretty wine region of Mudgee, he wouldn’t be anywhere else. Andrew and his wife Vicki are selling their Mudgee home of 13 years – a sprawling bed and breakfast on a hectare of land in the centre of town. But they won’t be going far – only next door.
Evanslea at 146 Market Street, Mudgee. Photo: Supplied
They were originally attracted to the property by the lifestyle that living on the riverfront offered. Vicki says Mudgee has got “everything going for it”. “It’s attractive to tourists, it has wineries and we’ve got great restaurants.”
Andrew says: “You’ve got to find somewhere as good as Mudgee before I’ll move out of Mudgee.”
The main brick home at Evanslea was built in 1860. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, formal and informal living areas overlooking the large grounds with established gardens, a pool, tennis court and a private lake.
A guesthouse at Evanslea, 146 Market Street, Mudgee. Photo: Supplied
Also on the property are four self-contained guesthouses.
Vicki says although they are looking forward to a change of pace they didn’t find running the property as an accommodation business onerous.
“We don’t do many breakfasts anymore – all the cottages are self-contained. Last week we were down at Huskisson and we just ran it remotely with the phone and just kept in contact with guests, so it’s pretty easy.”
On the riverfront: Evanslea, 146 Market Street, Mudgee. Photo: Supplied
Cleaners do the daily upkeep of the cottages.
Selling agent Andrew Blackman of First National Real Estate Mudgee says the property is top of the range.
“I’ve not seen a better place in the district. It’s quite unique in that it’s on four acres of land right on the river yet you’re still in town.”
Countryside views at 42 Middle Arm Road, Goulburn. Photo: James Davies
The property, at 146 Market Street, Mudgee, is for sale for $1.8 million to $1.98 million.
Goulburn
42 Middle Arm Road
Guide: $850,000
5 bed, 2 bath, 2 cars
Built 2011
Land 19 hectares
Inspect by appointment
Auction November 12
Ray White Goulburn, 0429 795 507
Lovely views of the surrounding countryside are afforded through the large double-glazed windows of this architect-designed home.
The property at 42 Middle Arm Road, Goulburn, could suit a buyer with horses or cattle. Photo: James Davies
With the main living areas and kitchen facing to the north, winter sun is guaranteed.
Only four kilometres from the centre of Goulburn and close to the police academy and a high school, the property also offers views of Goulburn Race Track.
Features include timber-framed windows and polished floorboards. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and en suite. In the garden there is a uniquely shaped gazebo offering a summer entertaining space with a fire pit for cooler months.
Large double-glazed windows are a feature at 42 Middle Arm Road, Goulburn. Photo: James Davies
Selling agent Justin Gay of Ray White Goulburn says the property could suit a buyer with horses or cattle.
Burrawang
10 Church Street
Guide: $2,975,000
5 bed, 5 bath, 1 cars
Built 1887; renovated 2002
Land 7.32 hectares
Inspect Sat, 9.45am-10.30am
Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands, 0411 411 244
The property at 10 Church Street, Burrawang, has been used as a bed and breakfast for the past decade.
Soaring 3.3-metre ceilings. Timber floors. French doors throughout. Everything in this double-storey home speaks of beautiful Burrawang, one of the sweetest little villages in the Southern Highlands.
Originally named as Laurel Lodge but now known as The Keep, this home has been used as a bed and breakfast for the past decade.
The gardens were designed by Goulburn landscape architect Michael Bligh and include lake and rose walks, a monastery-style vegetable garden and expansive lawns. The lake has a rustic timber jetty and the gardens are overflowing with shady trees, pretty bulbs and flowers.
Renovations and original features give 26 Rosenthal Avenue, Bundanoon, plenty of appeal. Photo: supplied
Bundanoon
26 Rosenthal Avenue
Guide: $1.2 million
4 bed, 5 bath, 4 cars
Built 1950s, renovated 2009
Land 2194 square metres
Inspect Saturday 10.30am-11.30am
Harcourts Southern Highlands, 0407 450 575
From the outside this Bundanoon beauty has retained its original weatherboard appeal but inside there has been a host of upgrades.
The timber deck at 26 Rosenthal Avenue, Bundanoon, offers elevated views. Photo: Supplied
You won’t need to worry about feeling too cool or too warm, thanks to high-performing double-glazed PVC windows and efficient honeycomb blinds. The home is also fully insulated under the floor and in the walls and ceilings.
For heating there is both a Jetmaster fireplace and a zoned geothermal heating system.
Meanwhile, the bills are kept down thanks to a 2.5-kilowatt solar power system and a 50,000-litre water tank.
The kitchen and dining area open onto a deck at 26 Rosenthal Avenue, Bundanoon. Photo: Supplied
Some of the home’s original features include polished timber floorboards, 2.7-metre ceilings and art deco cornices.
Beside the main property, which is built over two levels, is a self-contained apartment with a double bedroom. It has access to the courtyard and parking areas but is also linked to the main home.
The Victorian terrace at 26 Railway Street, Cooks Hill. Photo: Supplied
Cooks Hill
26 Railway Street
Guide: $600,000-$660,000
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 cars
Built circa 1910; renovated 2016
Land 76 square metres
Auction November 12 1.30pm
Chapman Property, 02 4926 1400
The cute Victorian terrace is only 150 metres from Darby Street cafes and a few blocks from Hunter Street in the Newcastle CBD.
The interiors have recently been remodelled and the kitchen features gas cooking and stainless steel appliances. However, original features including Oregon hardwood flooring and a lovely green Victorian fireplace remain.
Upstairs the original brickwork has been exposed and the bedrooms look out to a colourful mural.
There is rear-lane access and a roller door to provide off-street parking.
Source: Carolyn Boyd, Domain, 11 Nov 2016
