GLENBURN Homestead in Jamberoo celebrates its centenary this year and the old dairy farm is looking for new owners.
Robyn and Jim Hambly – only the third owners in 100 years – are in their late 60s and unable to care for the 4300sq m of gardens and grounds.
“The roses are getting way beyond us,” Mrs Hambly said.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage at 124 Factory Lane is on the market through Elders Jamberoo principal Vivienne Marris for $875,000.
Ms Marris said the property was ideal for someone looking for a tree change, with no work required.
“It’s ideally situated for people with a busy city lifestyle,” she said.
“It would be perfect as short-stay holiday accommodation.”
Mrs Hambly said the former dairying property had been established by the Chittick family of Gerringong and then sold to the Easts, who subdivided the 56ha.
The Hamblys have done some minor renovations and intensive work in the gardens.
“We’ve tried to keep it as it was,” Mrs Hambly said. “It needs someone who appreciates old homes.”
It has high ceilings, bay windows, fireplaces and Kauri floorboards, which the Hamblys restored.
“They were lightly sanded – the sander said they still had a lot of meat on their bones,” she said. “We also enclosed the side and front verandahs.”
Mrs Hambly said the property was well serviced for water with a pump accessing Minnamurra River.
“There’s an abundance of water,” she said. “There’s no shortage – it’s the main reason we bought it.”
Tranquility was the other: “There’s no neighbours, no street lights and no traffic.”
Ms Marris said Glenburn was not heritage listed and the “tasteful” renovations had modernised the homestead.

• For more information, contact Vivienne Marris at Elders Jamberoo on 4236 0891 or 0402 101 343.