Built by Henry Dangar, the property had been on the market for a number of years and was sold by local agent Ross Wilkinson, of Ray White Singleton.

“I was happy to see this historic homestead sold to locals after a long selling campaign,” Mr Wilkinson said.

“They have plans to ensure its continued preservation.”

Whittingham is the site of three of the district’s significant homes Baroona – another Dangar family property – and Minimbah, built by the Mackay family.

Neotsfield with only 29 rooms is the baby of the trio as Minimbah boasts 45 rooms. 

Building work on the home, undertaken using convict labour, started in 1826.

The home’s design is described as a fusion of high Victorian and classic Victorian architecture and boasts thoughtful spaces such as a ballroom, servant’s quarters, gentleman’s parlour, breakfast room, guest reception room and stunning balconies for entertaining upstairs or down. 

It was sold with a number of antique inclusions.

It is surrounded by 9.71 hectares (23.9 acres) of prime land fronting the Hunter River.

The property also boasts an 18m x 12m machinery shed, original stable and old dairy.

The Dangar family occupied Neotsfield for about a century until 1924. 

Successive families have painstakingly restored the historic home ever since.

The original Neotsfield grant was named after the family village of St Neot in Cornwall, England, where Henry was born and where he later married.