Offered for the first time in over 30 years. Karoola (circa 1896) sits on 2.78 acres of superb gardens and level grounds and boasts lovely views over the countryside. This much admired late Victorian homestead has been recently renovated to it's former glory. Features solid margined sandstone walls, high ceilings, open fireplaces and French doors - opening onto wide verandahs trimmed with ornate iron lacework. There is a detached kitchen wing, also built from sandstone. A charming 2 bedroom self-contained timber slab barn offers - bonus accommodation, B&B possibilities or home office/artists studio. The barn has large downstairs open plan living area with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom, and a 2 attic style bedrooms and extra living space upstairs, as well as 3 garages, triple carport and stable. The superb grounds include a circular driveway, sandstone flagging, pool, original well, beautiful rose gardens and fountain - town water is connected. Overall the property offers 5-6 bedrooms, 5 living areas with 5 open fireplaces, the kitchen, two bathrooms, 3 toilets, internal heating in the main residence. Under an hour from the city and with Parramatta and Penrith easily accessed the location provide the space, lifestyle and seclusion of Country living but still with easy access to the major business hubs of Sydney and surrounds. Karoola could also suit commercial or business ventures (STCA). This is a rare opportunity to be only the 4th owner of one of the most beautiful historic homes in the Hawkesbury District.