Property Of The Week: Middle Dural Mansion Eyes Record $18m Sale
A sprawling French Provincial-inspired estate on two hectares has hit the market with a $17 million to $18 million price guide.
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A grand 2ha family compound in Sydney’s north west has come to market with expectations it could break through the current price benchmark for the sprawling semi-rural suburb.
The Middle Dural estate at 65 Cranstons Rd is listed with William Brush of Manor Real Estate and has a price guide of $17 million to $18 million.
If the trophy home hits its target, the six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence will become the district’s priciest property.
Currently, the house price record for Middle Dural and the broader Hills District sits with 3 McLeod Rd. That stately mansion, also on 2ha, achieved $15 million last June through Manor Real Estate.
American architect John Henry designed the elaborate two-storey Cranstons Rd house, which merges French Provincial sophistication and Hamptons glamour alongside indulgent resort-inspired amenities.
Beyond security gates, a sweeping driveway and statement fountain announce the modern mansion with its classic columns and elegant porch.
Inside, a dramatic entrance foyer immediately captures attention upon arrival, with soaring 6m ceilings, a chandelier, and an elegant double-curved staircase as a standout centrepiece.
The home’s spacious floorplan covers approximately 1200 sq m of living space, specifically crafted to accommodate every event, from intimate family gatherings to large-scale entertaining.
Formal and informal lounge and dining areas flow out to multiple alfresco spaces, including the vast casual family zone and a stone kitchen complete with a fireplace, high-end integrated appliances, a long eat-at island bench, and a fully equipped butler’s pantry.
There is also a home theatre, a billiards room with a marble cocktail bar, a walk-in wine cellar and tasting room, a large home office or guest suite with bathroom, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
The detailed craftsmanship throughout the home includes herringbone timber floors, coffered ceilings, bespoke joinery and walls of windows framing the leafy outlook and grounds.
Upstairs, a mezzanine gallery separates two accommodation wings. On one side, the palatial main bedroom has a sitting area, a private balcony, and a large dressing room featuring two accessory tables. In the spacious ensuite, there are dual vanities, two showers and a freestanding bathtub.
Five more bedrooms, each with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and an upper-level library that is ideal for children’s study or as a second home office.
The outdoor amenities at the Middle Dural compound rival a five-star resort with a 20m swimming pool, a championship-sized floodlit tennis court, and a separate entertainer’s pavilion that includes an outdoor kitchen, an open fireplace, a bathroom, and a sauna.
Additional features include elaborate chandeliers and feature lighting, a wine display wall, ducted air conditioning, decorative wainscoting, wallpaper, carpeted bedrooms, security and solar panels.
Surrounding the manor, the manicured gardens consist of expansive lawns and sculpted hedges, with an established neighbouring forest.
Popular schools, shopping centres, cafés and everyday amenities are within easy reach, with Sydney’s CBD approximately 40 km away.
The Middle Dural estate at 65 Cranstons Rd is listed via private treaty with William Brush of Manor Real Estate.
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Canberra’s 2025 HIA Home of the Year is back on the market and it’s asking $8.85 million-plus.
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In real estate, the term “award-winning” is often overused. But occasionally, there are homes that truly deserve a design gong.
Taking out the 2025 HIA ACT/Southern NSW Home of the Year, Icon House, designed by local architects Turco & Associates and built by Status Living, is a deserving winner.
The contemporary residence hit the market earlier this year, and the five-bedroom house has resurfaced with a fresh campaign and a new agent.
Number 5 Northcote Cres, Deakin, is now listed with Josh Morrissey of Hive Property with an asking price of “more than” $8.85 million.
In addition to its iconic design, Icon House has sweeping views of Canberra’s favourite landmarks from the Brindabella Ranges and National Arboretum to Parliament House and Telstra Tower.
Sitting on a vast 1795 sq m block, the house boasts an impressive 603 sq m of living space under its roof across three levels, including a full basement retreat.
Its standout exterior features dramatic cantilevered forms that appear to float above the hillside, while walls of glass frame the picturesque landscape.
The flexible footprint starts on the ground floor, where a gallery foyer breaks the layout into almost two pavilions: a main family-friendly zone and a guest wing, plus a formal lounge.
In the primary living area, the showcase kitchen anchors the entry level with an everyday lounge room and alfresco terrace to one side, and a dining room with yet another outdoor space and resort-style retreat to the other.
Cascata Grey honed marble, custom joinery and a suite of appliances fill the state-of-the-art kitchen and butler’s pantry, including high-end brands such as Liebherr, V-Zug, Electrolux, Miele, and ZIP HydroTap. There is also a Vintec 50-bottle wine fridge and a Fisher & Paykel CoolDrawer.
A three-sided Ortal marble fireplace takes centre stage in the main living room, and a huge family room offers another space for gatherings.
Outside, the entertainment continues with a heated 10m mineral pool, a six-person spa, a western red cedar sauna, plus a poolside cabana featuring a built-in Beefeater barbecue and gas fireplace. As an added bonus, an open-plan recreational area could be adapted for soccer, basketball, or pickleball.
Upstairs, via a private elevator, the main bedroom suite seemingly sits among the treetops and features a dressing room with a skylight and an ensuite including a freestanding bath and double vanities. Other bedrooms each have their own ensuites and there is a communal study nook on the same floor. Five designer bathrooms have custom walnut joinery, Villeroy & Boch fittings, Brodware tapware and marble finishes.
Down on the lower level, the huge four-car garage has EV charging provisions, as well as an adjoining home office or gym space. Beyond the garage, there is a mudroom and commercial-sized laundry with a dedicated drying room, plus a fully-equipped home cinema with a guest powder room.
Added extras at the award-winning Canberra home include additional gated parking, an integrated Sonos audio system inside and out, hydronic zoned in-slab heating across two, irrigated gardens, an advanced security system, 23kW solar, and underground water storage.
Icon House is close to Canberra Girls’ Grammar School, Deakin shops, Parliament House and the city centre.
On the market with a guide of $8.85m plus, Icon House at 5 Northcote Cres, Deakin, is listed with Josh Morrissey of Hive Property.
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