In a part of the world, the Hunter Valley, where the landscape itself is architecture, Constable Estate fits in beautifully. It is a striking sight to behold – a long-held and much-enjoyed family estate sprawling across some 15 hectares (approx.) of rolling vineyards, picturesque grounds, and an exceptional contemporary home.
The estate been in the hands of the Constable family for more than 40 years, the land having been acquired in 1982 from the winemaking behemoth of the time Hungerford Hill. The home was completed in 2010, designed by leading Hunter region architects Suters as a place to host family, friends, art, literature, and in the outdoor amphitheatre set into the lawns around, private concerts. It’s a superbly proportioned home, with soaring ceilings, windows and doors and a selection of very spacious light-filled rooms all designed to engage with the wonderful surrounds. There are four bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a gym, sauna, and covered pool.
The vineyard spans five hectares, with beautifully matured vines that have produced Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, Verdelho, and Chardonnay grapes.
Constable Estate is a property that feels as if anything is possible. It could be a vineyard; it could be a venue, or it could be just a truly unique private escape. Or, as it has been for one family for the past 42 years, it could be all of the above – and more.
