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Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]

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Almost there, serenity now! 
Access via 5.5km of dirt road, 4WD preferable.
Front Verandah
Property looking magical after snowfall 10 June 2021
Wide hallway entry
Hallway exit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hill End, NSW
  • History Hill
  • Hill End Historic Site
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wiruna Dark Sky Observing Site
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]

A simple, very rustic [self-contained] homestead, best enjoyed by people wanting to escape the fast paced city life for the tranquility of the country. It is remote, yet only 6km into Hill End town. We offer our guests, space, clean/comfortable beds, spectacular views, peace and quiet!

Access to the homestead is via 5.5kms of dirt road from the highway, 4WD is preferable, however a 2WD will get you to the homestead [in dry weather] and back if you take it slow and easy. Strictly 4WD only in the winter months and after heavy rain.

Bring your pet [maximum of two], relax and just laze around the homestead, enjoy a drink or two around the outdoor fire-pit, go for a walk, practice your photography, paint a picture, take in the bird life [so many!], gaze the amazing star show at night. If you don't want to cook take a short drive into Hill End historic township for great coffee and food at either Hill End Estate, Hill End General Store & Cafe or Hill End Pub, plus don't forget to visit the History Hill Museum Hill and the Hill End Heritage Centre.

Initially part of Gundowda Estate in Hargraves, NSW, the property was later split up for sale and the homestead was purchased by the Graham family in 1976. Having lost their original home to fire, they then spent the next three years lovingly and painstakingly deconstructing the homestead and then rebuilding it plank by plank, brick by brick, onto its present site at Posey Hill, Hill End.

This is a truly unique property featuring, 12 foot ceilings, six fireplaces, four extra large bedrooms [sleeping a total of 12 people], country kitchen with electric and wood-fire stoves, wooden floorboards throughout, wrap-around verandas, federation bathroom with claw-foot tub.

The feeling you get when you enter this property is hard to put into words, but it just feels good to be there.

Only an hour's drive to either Mudgee or Bathurst and three and a half hours from Sydney.

$250 per night, [$260 winter months] minimum 3 night stay [discounts for return and longer stays].
Motor Bikes, Quad Bikes, All Terrain Vehicles or Hunting NOT permitted.

Property manager

Bob and Anna Proestos
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note open fireplaces and gas heater
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Above 6 people will incur an extra $50 per night
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Above 6 people will incur an extra $50 per night
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-64416, 2850

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hill End

Located in Hill End, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hill End Historic Site and Wattle Flat Heritage Lands are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Girralang Nature Reserve and Freemantle Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hill End, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hill End Historic Site - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Glen Willow Stadium - 62 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Blue Wren Winery - 66 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Lowe Family Wine Co - 69 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Wiruna Dark Sky Observing Site - 75 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shed Restaurant & Cafe
  • Hill End General Store
  • ‪Hill End Estate - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906] located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Hill End Historic Site and within 32 miles (52 km) of Freemantle Nature Reserve and Mudgee Observatory. Wattle Flat Heritage Lands is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country house

Unique country house that apart from some mod cons is exactly as it was when built in 1906. The road in is dusty and can be rough in parts but is accessible by 2 wheel drive vehicles. It might be different in wet weather but if you take it easy you will get there. The house is comfortable and well set up. There is wi fi and mobile phone connection. Exploring the property on foot is well worth it, just bring a sturdy pair of shoes. Make sure you take the time to visit the old gold mining town of Hill End which is only a short drive away. Plenty to see and do in Hill End plus the neighbouring village of Sofala. Overall a great place for at least 3 days - we stayed for a whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

andrew j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peacfull

quiet and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steeped in history

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Posey Hill Homestead. The fenced outdoor yard was just perfect for our furbabies to run around and explore. We could feel the history of the house as soon as we entered the farm gate. Communication was outstanding and we had everything we needed for a very relaxing break away. Posey Hill is a true, authentic country experience and we loved every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Md Amir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A rejuvenating stay

Was looking for an off the beat farm stay, and this property was the perfect fit. It was so tranquil and out of the world! Our group absolutely loved the evening times bbq and around the outdoor fire pit. Kids had a great time together and can't stop telling stories about it. Such a nice holiday, thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the quiet and solitude

This property sits in its very own valley full of kangaroos, wallaroos, loads of birds, and lots and lots of quiet. We loved it. The house is large and has a few different spaces for friends....we had a jigsaw going in the lounge, baking in the kitchen, birdwatching on the verandah, book discussions in the sitting room. It was perfect for us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AlinaNJC W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, serene spot.

We stayed with 4 friends and our 2 medium dogs who loved the large yard, scenery and great walks in and around Hill End. The house has a cosy charm and amazing starry skies at night. The hosts were very responsive before the trip and during our stay. We'd love to come back some time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Colin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Our 3rd stay at this property. Stayed a full week and loved it. We will definitely be back again. Wonderful hosts. I couldn’t recommend this property highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posey Hill Winter Family Getaway

Simply superb and everyone can't wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in the country.

Well looked after farmhouse. Beautiful paddocks surrounding the farmhouse, stretching up gentle hills in all direction- gives plenty of space and privacy (and lots of nice walks/views). Close to Hill End, kids enjoyed the town and gold panning. House much larger than we expected and bedrooms were all a good size. Our dog also enjoyed the large fenced yard around the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

This was our second stay after 2 years of our youngest recounting the last stay as having been the best holiday we had ever been on (agreed on by his siblings). Anna left a lovely present for the birthday boy which he loved and wrote a reply which he left on the kitchen table. The second stay was even better than the first. The whole family are very happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paru S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place on Budget

Very nice and cosy place for the price. We really enjoyed our stay in posey Hill. Bob and Anna were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Schatzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway to unwind!

What a sublime getaway we had! The absolutely perfect place to unwind, reset and recharge! We had a wonderful 3 nights at Posey HIll. The homestead is beautifully preserved and presented and includes a fully equipped kitchen for all your self catering needs. The wrap around verandah was the perfect spot to relax. I recommend bringing a pair of binoculars as the bird life was pretty amazing once you started looking! Our count from our stay: Red rumped parrot, Welcome Swallow, Weebill , Willy Wag Tail, Gallah, Magpie, Black faced cuckoo shrike, Wedge Tailed Eagle, Superb Fairy Wren, Magpie Lark, Eastern Rosella, Australian Wood Duck, Grey Falcon. We were able to access Posey Hill with our Mazda 3 but we got REALLY lucky because it was quite dry prior to our arrival and during our whole stay. I’d suggest a 4WD (as they recommend prior to booking) is the way to go. BUT grateful I somehow missed ALL those warnings and booked and then just kept fingers crossed that the weather makers would be kind - and they were! When the time came (3 nights goes fast!) I really didn’t want to leave. Anna and Bob are running a beautiful property! With a personalised welcome note, flowers and delicious Mudgee Biscotti - it was the cherry on the top of our fabulous break!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Somayeh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful place

We had great time there! so quiet, it is good place to be away from crowded city to be relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posey Hill Farm

This is a beautiful period house in a stunning location. Enjoy the Australian Colonial homestead and all the period features, plus the peace, quiet. Heaven. Lovely hosts too. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday house and nice owner. We would love to go back there again

Kids and us had great time. Outdoor fire was the highlight of this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely farm house.

Posey Hill is in an unbelievably lovely, picturesque setting. There are beautiful views of the countryside, surrounded by birds, with cows and ducks in the distance. This is the perfect place to have a break from city life, and ideal for exploring the fascinating historic Hill End village.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and beautiful location.

Easy process from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posey Hill

We absolutely loved Posey Hill and the character of the house and surrounding area. We would love stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Historical Homestead

Posey Hill is truly the most amazing grand old homestead, so full of history and character, it was like taking a step back in time. Beautifully decorated and full of wonderful old 'treasures', we loved the huge fireplace. Quiet & Peaceful. So glad we got to spend a few days enjoying it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prama M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location surrounded by history

The homestead is located in a breathtaking location. The house is full of character and is beautifully decorated. It was definitely like stepping back in time. It does get very cold in the middle of winter so bring lots of warm clothes. It's definitely a memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren S., Avalon Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posey Hill Perfection

We had a brilliant time at Posey Hill, it's the ultimate rustic farmhouse getaway. Even though there was an incredible amount of rain (there was flooding in many areas of NSW) we stayed dry and warm by the fire or cosied up in bed with an electric blanket. We loved the outlook and exploring the property, and surrounding historic towns. Thanks so much for the memorable and peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful family get away.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful homestead. The location is peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country getaway

My family and I loved our stay. We arrived to a warm welcome message and a little treat for the birthday we were celebrating. The house has a beautiful charm, plenty of space and comfort. We enjoyed the tranquility and remoteness of the property. It can get a little cold in the house since doors and windows aren’t perfectly sealed, as happens in old places (part of the charm really), so when indoors we spent most of our time in the gas heated lounge room and had the fire going in the kitchen, before snuggling into the warm comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob and Anna Proestos

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We are tree changes originally from the Southern suburbs of Sydney working way too much. Decided to make a move to Mudgee 8 years ago and are now settled on a 100 acre farm just outside of town with cows, sheep, chickens and dogs

Why they chose this property

We were looking for more land for cattle breeding when we came across this beautiful farm and homestead. We knew we wanted to give it the love and attention it deserves whilst also giving guests a chance to experience its special vibe.

What makes this property unique

Tranquility away from busy city life.
Magnificent landscapes.
Star gazing, bird watching.
Close to the very friendly township of Hill End.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests