388 -390 Milbrodale Road, Fordwich NSW 2330

Morning stirs in the southern valley of the Hunter and hot air balloons fill the sky with a sense of tranquility and peace as the day begins. The sun rises and sets the rugged Brokenback Range alight with a golden glow, gleaming over the Bainton family estate at its foothills and plains.

Set over 150* acres of rich viticultural land steeped in history with vines stemming back to the 1920's, the North facing Bainton Vineyard is graced with award winning Semillon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir grapes and premium soils distinctive to the boutique Broke - Fordwich viticultural area, known for its stunning natural beauty and peaceful rural ambience.

At the heart of the property, a contemporary homestead conceals the engine room of this award winning working farm. Set over two levels, it was designed to be a warm and inviting home for family and guests. The lower level is open planned with a decadent industrial chefs kitchen and storage aplenty. Combined dining, lounge and the paved undercover courtyard have played host to many a long lunch and dinner party with prized wines served from the dedicated bar room. The upper level looks out and beyond the vast estate. Every window frames the views of the quintessential Australian landscape. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, billiard room and formal lounge and bar completes this comfortable family home.

Magic happens at the rear of the main homestead where lies outstanding winery facilities including tanks, barrel racks, refrigeration, pumps, pipes, press, workshop and shed. The wines produced at the Bainton Vineyard have been recognised for over a decade as singularly some of Australia's best and in conjunction with award winning world class winemakers, McGuigan Wines and Tempus Two their wines have received a multitude of accolades.

Beyond the homestead, an original WW1 Returned Soldiers cottage stands peacefully set amongst the vines and fruit trees. Level lawns and established gardens surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom historical home. Sensitively renovated, many original features remain and add charm to the colonial home with a pool and solar power.

Further afield and with views of the majestic ranges, La Follette, a contemporary 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa and Petite Follette, a 1 bedroom villa meld quietly into the landscape and vineyards that surround. Spaces where family and friends can stay for extended periods with a feeling of privacy but togetherness or the opportunity to capitalise on the regions wine track movement and welcome guests as the Bainton family has enjoyed over the years.

A magnificent property, Bainton Vineyard offers the privileged opportunity to own a beautiful estate with noted wines in one of the Hunter's prettiest areas. As a family owned and run business or seize the opportunity to make it your own with scope to expand on the hectares of rich and fertile historic land.