Some homes have a story to tell. The School House has more than 140 years of them.

Built in 1882 as the Bandon Grove Public School, this treasured local landmark once welcomed generations of local children – among them Australian cricket legend Doug Walters, who is said to have practised his batting on the neighbouring paddock.

Today, it has been thoughtfully transformed into an extraordinary country residence, where original brickwork, timber floors, soaring ceilings, sash windows and working fireplaces sit beautifully alongside considered contemporary additions.

The original classroom is now the spectacular heart of the home, with 14-foot ceilings, three-metre-high windows and a fireplace creating a living and dining space of remarkable scale and warmth. A striking glass breezeway connects the schoolhouse to the former teacher’s residence, home to three generous bedrooms and beautifully renovated bathrooms.

Made for those who love to cook, entertain and gather, the chef’s kitchen with Falcon oven opens through French doors to a vine-covered pergola and outdoor cooking area. Long lunches beneath the vines, pizza from the Gozney oven and evenings around the fire capture the relaxed, European-inspired lifestyle at the heart of this home.

Across approximately 1.9 acres, olive trees, orchards and established gardens frame sweeping views over neighbouring farmland. A separate bunkhouse, artist’s studio, substantial three-car shed and floodlit tennis court add further versatility.

Peaceful and wonderfully private, yet approximately 12 minutes from Dungog, The School House offers an exceptional permanent residence, country escape or place to bring family and friends together.

More than a home, this is a rare opportunity to become the next custodian of a remarkable piece of Bandon Grove history.

Property Highlights

• Historic former schoolhouse built in 1882
• Approximately 7,689m² / 1.9 acres
• Three bedrooms, four bathrooms and three-car accommodation
• Former classroom with soaring 14-foot ceilings
• Chef’s kitchen with Falcon oven
• Vine-covered alfresco area with Gozney pizza oven
• Working fireplaces and retained heritage features
• Renovated bathrooms with underfloor heating
• Separate bunkhouse and artist’s studio
• Floodlit tennis court
• Olive trees, orchards and established gardens
• Sweeping rural views
• Town water and septic system
• Approximately 12 minutes to Dungog