luxury houses for sale Bowral, Australia

Kirkham Manor - A Majestic Estate of Grace and ClassSouthern Living Property proudly presents your new Country Estate lifestyle. Come and see your new home set in almost three acres of lush, parkland gardens and surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery in the Southern Highlands, this magical, baronial-style manor is simply breathtaking, exuding a refined wealth of class, prestige, grace and elegance. Serene, private and sumptuous, this glorious, expansive estate boasts a lot of everything – multiple wings offering an abundance of formal and informal living areas, several romantic fireplaces, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool house & gym, a stunning lake house, tennis court and sublime garden sanctuaries, all epitomising the ultimate in rural indulgence and sophistication. Named after the Scottish influences in the history of Sutton Forest, Kirkham Manor would suit a growing family, multi-generational living or a lucrative role as a guesthouse, wedding venue or Airbnb. It was recently renovated throughout as well, and it comes with all furniture, artwork and even the grand piano included so all you have to do is walk in and live the idyllic country life, that you always dreamt of. * Grand entrance from the main road with electric gates * The delight-filled residence radiates luxuriant charm, with every space graced by luscious garden views * Beautiful bedrooms upstairs and down – three with ensuites * Luscious lounge and dining areas, grand billiard room, ray-soaked sunroom, large gourmet kitchen with stone benching, office, abundant storage areas and stylish French doors and plantation shutters * Huge, self-contained guest wing with another stunning kitchen at its hub * Decadent pool house with indoor, 24ft heated, mineral pool, plus jacuzzi, gym, bathroom and undercover dining area with pizza oven for fun with friends * Alfresco patios for quiet relaxation with a glass of local wine overlooking the gardens * Enchanting lake with an artist's dream lake house quietly hidden from the main residence. A retreat within a retreat * Synthetic grass tennis court and large, three-bay garage with shedding and workshop * Stunning, English gardens with secret nooks, plus vegetable beds and orchard * The entire garden is fully irrigated, with 2km of underground piping * Heating and cooling in the residence for year-round comfort plus 125 solar panels and three Tesla batteries Backdropped by the quaint hamlet of Sutton Forest and captivating in its scale and scope, this prized property rests just a short drive from the boutique shops, galleries and cafes of Moss Vale and Bowral, only 45 minutes from the beaches of the Illawarra and just 90 minutes from Sydney and Canberra. By Private inspection only. Contact Peter Williams on +61477 422 132

Four very large bedrooms (including a spacious parents' retreat of great luxury), an exquisite, light-filled library, media room, country kitchen with living and dining room combined, a large butler's pantry and a spectacular double-height entry foyer have all been skilfully renovated and decorated to create a warm, welcoming family home. Adjoined, but set away from the main home is a spacious studio apartment/home office - open-plan, strikingly stylish and beautifully finished, it boasts exposed beams, a pitched ceiling, a semi-circular picture window, combustion fireplace, timber floorboards and its own bathroom. Once the home of the Yates family - one of the most recognised names in Australian garden history - the garden is one of immense tranquillity and beauty. Artfully structured with colour, height and variety, perennials and annuals, established deciduous trees and exquisite flowering hedges, it is a jewel amongst Highland gardens. - Other features of this enchanting property include: - Lovely wainscot/beadboard panelling along many feature walls - New state of the art master en suite with large picture window - New 6 star rated gas heating system - Recently updated kitchen includes a traditional Aga stove, Bora induction cooktop - Extra wide Tasmanian oak floorboards - Decorative features such as leadlight windows, timber-lined ceilings, contemporary chandeliers - Fenced children's play area - Attached double garage; 3.5 bathrooms - Decorative wrought iron electronic gates - Raised vegetable beds and impressive chicken 'palace' An oasis of greenery, this beautiful property will calm the soul and lift the spirits. Exeter is a coveted Highlands' village with a wonderful General Store and café, a market and a delightful primary school. Just ten minutes to Moss Vale and close to Bowral's café society, hospitals, schools and boutiques, we recommend you arrange your private inspection quickly, to avoid disappointment.

The ultimate Southern Highlands’ country estate located in the rolling green hills just outside Robertson, ‘Velvet Ranch’ is just over 120 acres of perfection. Featuring a stunning five-bedroom home and incredible equestrian facilities and manager’s accommodation, it would make a most luxurious weekender or a fabulous full-time family compound and farm. Set within magical cool-climate gardens, approach along a driveway where winding drystone walls entice images of English hedgerows. Step inside the grand entry foyer of the main house and enjoy oversized luxury spaces, feature walls of local sandstone, coffered ceilings, stunning modern chandeliers and views through picture windows to pockets of rainforest right on your doorstep. The interior spaces are generous and beautifully designed and the home enjoys spectacular green views to distant mountain ranges. Two further residences each have two bedrooms and are well appointed for guests, staff or as passive income earners. Additionally, there are DA approved plans for a 2 bedroom farm stay, further adding to the incredible value and opportunity that exists. A championship-sized tennis court is located in a delightful pocket of the romantic gardens: wander through and discover water features, fishponds and a stunning Monet-style bridge. Formerly a working horse property, the equestrian facilities are second to none. A state-of-the-art, twelve-stall stable complex is complemented by a vast indoor round yard, show rooms, feed and tack rooms, outdoor and indoor wash bays and spectacular dressage and show jumping facilities including two arenas and a further training area. New post and rail Polvin fencing systems have been installed in the horse paddocks. Once used as the training base for the Sydney Olympic show jumping team, every detail has been considered. Currently also running livestock, the farm infrastructure includes three large sheds for farm equipment, cattle yards and seven dams (five of them spring fed). Set amongst approximately 20 acres of native rainforest with areas of pine forest, the property is elevated to take in distant views of the national park. ‘Velvet Ranch’ is a property of rare quality, located just a couple of minutes from the thriving village of Robertson with its recently invigorated heart: you’ll find a fabulous country pub, a wine bar, gourmet cafes, an artisan bakery and artistic and cultural offerings galore. Just 30 minutes to the magnificent South Coast beaches and 90 minutes to Sydney, an inspection of ‘Velvet Ranch’ is recommended to understand the true beauty and incredible location of this unique property.

Gracious, sweeping, majestic: 'Linden Hall' is a 2000 square metre masterpiece of modern luxury inspired by an iconic 19th century neo-Palladian mansion, Henrietta Villa. Meticulously designed and built over seven years under the eye of renowned architect Richard Rowe, the estate is set across 186 lush acres. Enter the grand hall and be swept away, and yet this warm and inviting home is a true escape into nature. A working cattle stud set across rolling hills just outside the beautiful village of Robertson, it offers a nurturing country escape with true privacy. With manicured gardens, magnificent water features and two self-contained guest residences, including the entire west wing of the home, entertain friends in grand style. From the billiards room to the palatial home theatre, from the extraordinary storybook conservatory to the 4200-bottle subterranean wine cellar, luxury abounds. Wander across to the saltwater lap pool and luxuriate in the fully-equipped pool house with its own sweeping green views through park-like gardens to the hills beyond. 'Linden Hall' may be the Southern Highlands grandest estate. Amenities of this inimitable property include: - Two kitchens, including a full caterer's kitchen in main residence, plus two further kitchens in guest accommodation and pool house - Seven large bedrooms with spectacular views - Six full bathrooms plus three large powder rooms - Self-contained pool house with Cheminees Phillipe fireplace - Formal dining room with fireplace seats up to 18 people - Hydronic underfloor heating on entire ground floor level plus second floor bathrooms - Formal lounge, study and large library Farm and garden amenities: - Three dams; gravity fed spring water for domestic irrigation to gardens and paddock troughs, along with pumps - Eight paddocks, improved pastures currently running cattle but also perfect for horses - Chicken pen, rose gardens, vegetable gardens, an array of incredible established trees - Forested areas; close to stunning Belmore Falls Enter through 'Linden Hall's' majestic gates down a winding driveway and be entranced. Just ten minutes to the delightful village of Robertson with its wine bar, excellent pub and gastronomic and cultural offerings, and less than two hours to Sydney, 'Linden Hall' is a lifestyle opportunity of scale and significance. In Conjunction with Michael Pallier - Sydney Sotheby's Shena Jackson - Jacksonwall