Owners Debbie and Robert Ross will open their home from 2pm to 4pm to raise money for the National Trust, which manages historic Brough House and Grossmann House in Church Street, Maitland.

Known as “the pink house”, Pinehurst near Pitnacree is believed to have been built in the 1850s – an impressive example of Victorian architecture.

“We have lived in East Maitland for about 25 years and we have always loved Pinehurst,” Ms Ross said.

“The story is that painter Margaret Ollie owned the house in the early 1970s, but we don’t know if she lived here.

“People say that when Margaret Ollie was a student, she would see her future home from the train every time it passed by.”

Ms Ross said she and her ­husband would be at Pinehurst for the open day.

Lynn Morris, a committee member of the Friends of Grossmann House, said they were grateful the owners were giving people an opportunity to see such a wonderful heritage property.

“The owners are giving people the chance to visit this home and to be more aware of heritage property in the Maitland area,” Ms Morris said.

Pinehurst is a two-storey colonial house built for the English merchant David Cohen and his family.

It features original cedar joinery, high ornate plaster ceilings, chandeliers, eight fireplaces, six bedrooms, four bathrooms and two drawing rooms. The house has a third level atrium glass ­studio once used to watch for horse riders and for coaches.

Cost of admission on the June 1 open day is $20 per person and $15 to National Trust members, with homemade afternoon tea included in the price.

Bookings are essential.  Ring Lynn on 4932 9518 or Holly on 4934 4314.