Experience the charm of Old Duninald House, a lovingly restored 1822 residence believed to be the oldest in the Hunter Valley. Set on 25 acres of gardens and bushland within the 500-acre Duninald property, this rare retreat blends old-world beauty, rural tranquility, and the warmth of home.
Wake to birdsong in the ancient trees, wander sculpture-dotted paths, or settle by the billabong with a book. Evenings invite you to gather by the firepit beneath starry skies or share a Hunter wine on the wide verandahs as cattle graze nearby.
Inside, Old Duninald sleeps up to six guests across three elegant bedrooms and two bathrooms, with generous living areas, verandahs, and a fully equipped kitchen. Original features meet modern comforts: wood-burning fireplace, barbecue, Wi-Fi, and reliable mobile coverage, so you feel both steeped in history and at ease.
Duninald is still a working farm, producing beef from a primarily Angus herd with Charolais bulls, alongside a specialist fern nursery and boutique honey. Just minutes away, Paterson offers village essentials, while Maitland, Morpeth, and Dungog are within 20 minutes. Vineyards, Port Stephens, Newcastle, and even Barrington Tops make perfect day trips.
For a romantic escape, family gathering, or Tocal wedding stay, Old Duninald offers something rare – the chance to live inside history while exploring one of NSW's most beautiful regions.
