A development application submitted to the Northern Midland Council said the proponent hoped to attract local, interstate and international visitors to provide revenue for the ongoing upkeep of the residence.

“In addition, the property is listed on the state heritage register, and so conversion to visitor accommodation will offer visitors an insight into life on a relatively intact 19th century pioneering farmstead,” the application stated.

The site is used as a working farm and includes the principal eight-bedroom dwelling and associated outbuildings, which were traditionally occupied by the farm owner, as well as contemporary farm buildings and residences for employees.

“It is proposed to offer the principal dwelling and manager’s quarters as accommodation to visitors, who will have access to the immediate gardens and outbuildings including the pool, pool house, conservatory, blacksmith building and stables.”