7 grand mansions in the Southern Highlands

The NSW Southern Highlands is renowned for a number of things – luscious national parks, colourful gardens, quaint villages and cool-climate wines. But a lesser known fact is that it’s also home to a number of grand and awe-inspiring mansions.

Set on tremendous blocks of lands the residences are what dreams are made of. They are so refined most are given names reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel.

Whether you’re in the market for a new mansion or you just want to admire, here’s a list of five luxuriously grand mansions on the market in the NSW Southern Highlands.

Mandalay

Address on application

Photo: Supplied

Price guide: $10 million to $11 million

7 bed/ 7 bath/ 3 parking

Agents: Christie’s International Real Estate, Ken Jacobs & Bruce Eason, 0407 190 152 & 0419 282 848

“Mandalay” is one of the Southern Highlands’ most coveted properties. The grand British colonial-style two-storey residence boasts a series of magnificent formal and casual living spaces. There are soaring 13-foot ceilings throughout the home, complemented by grand double doors. A 3800-bottle wine cellar is an added bonus.

Lothlorien

377 Ellsmore Road, Exeter

Photo: Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands

Price guide: $3,800,000

8 bed/ 5 bath/ 3 parking

Agents: Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands, Kate McCullagh & Lisa-Marie Cauchois, 0411 411 244 & 0421 216 512

Featured as the Allhomes magazine cover on March 24, “Lothlorien” at 377 Ellsmore Road is an opulent residence. Sitting on a lush 3.6-acre block, the Hamptons-inspired interiors of the home contrast magnificently with the grand facade and immaculately kept gardens.

Shillingford

470 Ellsmore Road, Exeter

Photo: Drew Lindsay Real Estate

$4,500,000

6 bed/ 4 bath/ 4 parking

Agents: Drew Lindsay Real Estate, Karl Zabel & Drew Lindsay, 0432 410 275 & 0412 180 765

Another enviable Ellsmore address, “Shillingford” is set on 20 acres of abundantly green land complemented by extensive manicured grounds with mature trees and hedges. The substantial Georgian-style home embodies a splendid character and features wonderful formal and informal entertaining areas. A tennis court and heated infinity pool are also situated on the property.

Mistyview

233 Sproules Lane, Glenquarry

Photo: Raine & Horne Bowral

Price guide: $3,400,000-$3,600,000

6 bed/ 3 bath/ 4 parking

Agents: Raine & Horne Bowral, Matthew Anstee & Kristy Tuddenham, 0400 555 088 & 0448 555 054

“Mistyview” is the ideal rural lifestyle property with over 30 acres of green pastures and only a five-minute drive from Bowral. The rustic home features beautiful timber finishes throughout with Kardean Woodplank flooring. Each of the living spaces are flooded with natural light and take advantage of the North-Easterly aspect. High-quality insulation shields from the cool Southern Highlands winter.

Millgate

539 Range Road, Mittagong

Photo: Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands

Price guide: $2,900,000

6 bed/ 4 bath/ 4 parking

Agents: Di Jones Real Estate Southern Highlands, Kate McCullagh & Lisa-Marie Cauchois, 0411 411 244 & 0421 216 512

Perched high with views out to Sydney, “Millgate” is a stunning residence set in the most beautiful surrounds. It’s a property of timeless appeal, and is complemented with established green gardens. Situated in a tightly held area, a feature of the home is the French provincial kitchen with gas cooking and stone benchtops.

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Parkfield

17-19 Holly Road, Burradoo

Photo: McKillop Property

$3,800,000

8 bed/ 4 bath/ 5 parking

Agents: McKillop Property, Ken Heikkinen & Kylie Heikkinen, 0433 440 349 & 0405 823 929

“Parkfield” is a splendid country estate surrounded by established gardens and wide open lawns. Entry to the property is via electric gates and a winding driveway, setting a scene of pure opulence. There are soaring 11ft ceilings throughout the home, giving it a sophisticated feel. A highlight is an indoor salt-water pool with raked ceilings, exposed timber beams and skylights.

Invergowrie

74 Bundanoon Road, Exeter

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Price on application

6 bed/ 5 bath/ 6 parking

Agent: Richardson & Wrench Bowral, Michael Maloney, 0414 482 150

Built in 1936, “Invergowrie” is set on 9.7 hectares, among beautiful Sorenson gardens. There’s a paved central courtyard with a fountain, magnificent oak trees, lawns backed by groves of cedar, and an avenue of silver elms on lush rolling pasture lands. Inside there’s a magnificent ballroom, library, billiards room, an exceptionally large kitchen and a gymnasium.