The house was built in 1862 by George Francis and until the early 1990s had been in continuous ownership of family descendants.

The property became known for its significant grape and wine production between 1867 and 1918, receiving several prizes from exhibitions in Bordeaux, Amsterdam, Calcutta and London.

Remnants of formal gardens remain including the pines that line the entrance drive and the dense bamboo clumps.

The house and grounds are being restored and are classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW).

Open: Wednesday and Saturday: 9am to 1pm.

Getting there: Oxley Highway, between Widderson Street and Findlay Avenue.

By Car: 5 minutes from the Town Green.

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