For the love of land: 8 Grand estates to call home 

There is something magical about a sprawling grand Australian homestead, and for many property buyers the chance to own a rambling estate is a coveted dream.  

From 1800s homesteads steeped in history, to rural hideaways and award-winning modern marvels, here are eight of the nation’s best listings up for grabs right now: 

A slice of Australian history 

For a cool $30 million plus, a mixed farming jewel, the neighbour of famed Australian bush poet, Banjo Patterson’s childhood home, Illalong, could be yours. 

The sprawling estate known as ‘Mylora’, 715 Illalong Road, Binalong served as the inspiration to Patterson’s first poem, The Mylora Elopement. 

The third time in its lifetime it has been listed for sale, the six bedroom, three bathroom property is a mixed farming asset of 1861has, located 90 minutes to Canberra, and three hours from Sydney. 

Sales agent Stuart Davies from McGrath – Camden said the owners have restored the circa 1850’s Bluestone Homestead, and Mylora had three key elements making it standout – its history, quality, and scale. 

“If you a historian there is quite a history there so Ben Hall…a very well know bushranger in New South Wales during the time, there’s stories of  gunfights that he was involved in at the house and where the stables are,” he said.  

Meanwhile, the property’s sheep enterprise comprises 4000 Merino ewes joined to terminal sires, whilst the cattle enterprise has 600 Angus cows.  

Other features include a 660t of grain storage, a 960 head cattle drought lot, extensive sheep and lamb feed yards with a capacity of 10,000 head, cattle yards, hay sheds, machinery sheds and workshop. 

There is also a 13 km double frontage to Jugiong Creek, as well as a 3km double frontage to Bushrangers Creek, in addition to frontage to Illalong, Garry, Sawpit and Blind creeks.  

Bespoke and historical gem  

Rich in history, Moss River House at 171 Kirkton Road, Marchmont is set amongst the restored ruins of the original Kenilworth Homestead established in the 1880s. 

Another link to the property’s bygone years is the old Kittys Creek Bridge, circa 1850s, which sits along the western boundary, where native wildlife such as owls, wombats, kangaroos, and flocks of birds reside. 

Inside, the expansive family home is adorned with timber accents, stone walls, high ceilings and glass. 

The 9.82ha property has four fenced paddocks with gates, a 120,000 litre underground water tank and a licensed bore. 

The property heads to auction on Sunday, November 3. 

Picture perfect resort style escape  

Listed for sale for the first time, this grand countryside estate spanning more than 60has is completely solar powered and operates solely off the grid. 

Located in rural NSW just 32kms from the Canberra Airport, ‘Bottega’ at 752 Kaveneys Road, Wallaroo was built for family and grandchildren by its owners who are now retiring to the coast, Raine & Horne – Southern Highlands principal Matthew Anstee said. 

Featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, it’s not hard to see why its listing describes the estate as the “epitome of luxury living in this meticulously crafted property, where sophistication meets functionality”. 

Highlights include a separate guest wing with three bedrooms, a kitchenette, living area and bathroom, a self-contained one bedroom apartment, a home cinema, outdoor heated pool and a covered outdoor entertaining area. 

Mr Anstee said with a location just 20 minutes from Canberra, he expected the “one of a kind” property to appeal to a professional buyer. 

It is listed for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign until October 29, with a price guide of $6.95 million to $7.5 million. 

French chateau in coveted pocket   

Situated in the dress circle of Mount Eliza, 21 Watts Parade is a French chateau inspired residence set amongst picturesque landscaped gardens on a landholding of more than 3000sqm. 

The seaside two storey, four bedroom home has an elevated setting, which affords wide ranging bay and city views. 

Highlights of the home include a grand gallery hallway, a Provencal style kitchen with Calcutta marble benchtops, a master suite located in a separate wing with direct pool access, a five car garage, workshop space and a lockable storage room and wine cellar. 

The home has an indicative price guide of $9.3 million. 

Palatial coastal manor 

An idyllic coastal lifestyle awaits the new owner of this opulent Wallaga Lake manor in New South Wales. 

Located at 26 Tilba Road, Wallaga Lake, the three bedroom, four bathroom residence is set upon a secluded 4ha landholding of sprawling lawns, mature trees, a dam and bushland. 

The residence itself includes Georgian style windows, a grand foyer with a staircase, a library, formal dining room, a private piazza, an attic and sitting room.  

The grand property is priced in the vicinity of $3.8 million.

Western Sydney grandeur  

Set to go under the hammer this month, 269 Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty has garnered exceptionally strong buyer interest, sales agent Slavko Romic from RomicMoore Property – Double Bay said. 

 “This home is immaculate in every sense –  from the manicured gardens, to the interior of the home, but the pool is gigantic – its 24 metres and its super wide as well,” he said. 

“There’s not a cent to spend … it’s an immaculate home and you don’t come across them too often.” 

Set on 3.34ha, entry to the grand home is via an elegant gated entrance along a tree-lined cobblestone driveway, surrounded by picturesque gardens. 

Inside, the home features imported timber, Italian marble, heated limestone flooring, six bedrooms, a billiard room, and a soundproof home theatre. 

Other features include a tennis court, gymnasium, a coal-heated sauna, an indoor/outdoor bar and  a wine cellar. 

The property is set to be auctioned on Sunday, October 27. 

Modern Marvel 

It is easy to see why this Frankston South, Melbourne home has been described as an “exquisite architectural masterpiece.” 

The five bedroom, three bathroom home at 5A Merilyn Way, Frankston South was designed to capitalise on the Westernport vistas and surrounds. 

Its exterior comprises of sustainable luxury inclusions such as rammed Earth and Spotted Gum cladding, while inside natural light and panoramic views are abundant. 

There is also an infinity-edge pool, a Housing Industry Association award winning bathroom, a custom designed wine cellar, a rumpus room and an open fireplace. 

The residence is on the market for $3.3 million – $3.49 million. 

Picture perfect castle  

With its fairy-tale castle exterior, ‘Chateau Morrow’ on the New South Wales’ south coast is packed full of grandeur and elegance across a private 8.0lha landholding. 

Offered for sale for the first time in more than three decades, the opulent residence features seven bedrooms across a massive 800sqm of living space.  

A formal lounge with an open fireplace and gold fixtures, a formal dining room with seating for more than 20 guests, a billiards room, a nine hole bush golf course and a self-contained caretaker’s accommodation are among the highlights of the European inspired home. 

Development approval is in place to build five holiday cabins. 

Chateau Morrow at F279A Princes Highway, Burrill Lake is being sold via an Expression of Interest  campaign closing January 31, 2025 and is seeking in the vicinity of $20 million. 

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