Over 55s living
where life opens up

Move In Early 2027
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Move In Early 2027
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Move In Early 2027
Register your interest today
Move In Early 2027
Register your interest today
Move In Early 2027
Register your interest today
Move In Early 2027
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Move In Early 2027

Welcome to The Hermitage, where life feels a little easier and a lot more enjoyable. This is where life truly opens up.

Set within established parkland at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, The Hermitage is a thoughtfully masterplanned land lease community for active over 55s.

Shaped by the land’s natural contours, three neighbourhood precincts unfold around a central community hub, with expansive green space, a gated sense of privacy, and the revival of former Stonebridge golf holes creating a place defined by openness, character and connection.

drone view of a winery

Positioned at the gateway to the Hunter Valley’s wine country, The Hermitage sits where rural calm meets everyday convenience.

Once shaped by its working roots, the Hunter region now draws people seeking space and community. Minutes from Pokolbin’s vineyards, The Hermitage balances rural calm with everyday convenience.

Set on the border of Cessnock and Pokolbin, The Hermitage embraces the natural beauty and community spirit that define the Hunter Valley. Cessnock’s shops and services are just 2.4km away, Pokolbin’s vineyards minutes down the road, and Newcastle’s beaches an hour’s drive. It’s a place ready for a new chapter.

Private Clubhouse
Golf course
BBQ area
Central lake
Pickleball courts
lawn bowls green
RV & caravan parking
indoor pool
wellness gym
pocket parks

Spaces designed for connection and wellbeing.

Throughout The Hermitage, curated indoor and outdoor spaces have been carefully planned to bring people together while still celebrating the openness of the landscape.

Spaces designed for connection and wellbeing.

Throughout The Hermitage, curated indoor and outdoor spaces have been carefully planned to bring people together while still celebrating the openness of the landscape.

Private Clubhouse
Golf course
BBQ area
Central lake
Pickleball courts
lawn bowls green
RV & caravan parking
indoor pool
wellness gym
pocket parks

Offering exceptional single-level homes within an elevated neighbourhood of tree-lined streets, walking paths and pocket parks.

Refined home design prioritises liveability and low-maintenance ease, with zero-threshold access and thoughtfully considered layouts throughout. A suite of designs, paired with a variety of façade and colour options, allows you to choose a home that feels distinctly your own. Enjoy the privacy and independence of your own residence, balanced with the connection and reassurance that community living can offer.

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Older Friends enjoying a drink together
Older Friends enjoying a drink together

Our land lease model explained.

Designed for active over 55s, The Hermitage offers the financial freedom and flexibility of the land lease model - where you own your home but lease the land it sits on by paying a regular site fee. Land lease living is an attractive way to release equity and perfect for those seeking independence and vibrant living on their own terms.

Own your home outright
Keep 100% of capital gain
No exit fees
No stamp duty or council rates

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26 Birkdale Blvd,
Cessnock NSW 2325

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