$30 Million View from Byron to the Gold Coast
Horizon is a $30 million Byron estate with 360-degree views, luxury finishes and world-class resort amenities.
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From the elevated terrace of the picturesque property at 440 Bangalow Rd, Talofa, there are no prizes for guessing how the enviable estate got its name, Horizon.
The sweeping 360-degree vista overlooks the lush Byron hinterland below but also perfectly captures the famous stretch of coastline from the Gold Coast to the Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Just listed with McGrath Byron Bay’s Ian Daniels, Horizon is on the market with $30 million price expectations via an expressions of interest campaign closing on July 18.
Built by JS Henderson Builders in 2010, the 10ha property was later renovated and extended with a new contemporary wing designed by Byron creatives, Sam Zaher Architects.
Today, the private parcel boasts manicured park-like grounds, cleared pastures with ample potential, and an untouched biodiverse forest along its western border.
A resort-style private sanctuary, Horizon boasts a host of world-class leisure features, including a wellness zone and gym equipped with a sauna, steam room, and kitchenette, as well as a self-cleaning wet-edge swimming pool and spa. The rolling grounds are also home to a full-sized tennis court, a fruit orchard and a dam.
Inside the contemporary main residence, there are luxury finishes such as moody Belvedere granite surfaces, antique bronze tapware, granite floor tiles, lime-washed and handcrafted Venetian plaster walls.
Central to the unique expanded footprint, there is a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry with a suite of high-end V-ZUG appliances including a wine cabinet, steam oven, induction cooktop with a teppanyaki plate and Pitt wok burners, as well as a Zip cold and sparkling water tap.
There are multiple living spaces for all occasions, such as a casual family room with vaulted ceilings, an Escea fireplace, a formal lounge area taking in the Byron backdrop, a home office, plus a cinema with tiered seating, wool theatre curtains and an L-Acoustics sound system.
For outdoor entertaining, the homeowner is spoilt for choice with several terraces, from a pergola facing the panorama to the pool terrace complete with a sound system.
All four bedrooms in the primary residence have lavish granite en-suites and built-in wardrobes, with the hotel suite-inspired main featuring a dressing room and mini bar.
Fit for staff, guests or a nanny, the separate two-storey self-contained cottage has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a lounge area and a balcony.
Additional features include a four-car lock-up garage, one single garage and a carport, as well as solar panels, three batteries, and a private dam with an electric pump to the house and an automated garden irrigation system.
While Horizon holds its position in the tranquil hinterland flanked by nature, the sprawling property is approximately 10 minutes from Byron Bay’s restaurants, bars, boutiques and beaches. The property is also less than 30 minutes from Ballina Airport.
Horizon at 440 Bangalow Rd, Talofa is on the market with a $30 million price guide through Ian Daniels of McGrath Byron Bay.
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This secluded Berrima estate with sweeping country views offers a rare mix of privacy, craftsmanship and Southern Highlands calm.
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Known for its historic jail, bucolic rolling hills, beautifully preserved Georgian-era architecture and nearby wine country, Berrima is a drawcard for buyers seeking a stylish tree change with all the bells and whistles.
Whether it’s a grand agricultural estate or a charming period cottage, Berrima in the NSW Southern Highlands is home to a thriving property market buoyed by city slickers coveting a slower – and greener – lifestyle.
So popular as a weekend getaway location, the region has been coined “The Hamptons” of Sydney.
Hillside, on a grand 2462sq m land parcel in the heritage heart of Berrima, dates back to the 1840s. Sitting only minutes from the centre of town, the period property is surrounded by local history.
The Wilkinson St residence is opposite the landmark Harper’s Mansion estate, a National Trust heritage property and popular tourist attraction that is home to one of the largest hedge mazes in Australia.
Couple its prime position in Berrima with its Georgian charm – and a separate cottage on site – Hillside is filled with opportunity, said selling agent James Hall of Savills.
“It’s got the whole village on its doorstep, which makes it so appealing. And the bonus is that as a short-term rental, it’s always in demand because you’ve got the very popular Bendooley Estate wedding venue just down the road,” Hall said.
“Berrima has really come into its own because it’s retained its old school charm and hasn’t become commercialised while still appealing to visitors.”
The property is within close walking distance of Berrima’s quaint boutiques, cafés, and noted restaurants such as Eschalot, as well as Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub with a beer garden, the Surveyor General Inn.
Last sold in 2015 for $1.45 million, Hillside is now coming to market with a price guide “in the high $3 millions” according to Hall.
The traditional home paints a pretty picture with its fairytale facade framed by meticulously landscaped grounds reminiscent of a stately English homestead.
The private setting features tall established trees, heritage stables, a gazebo, a fire pit, and a lockup garage with a workshop. In addition to the two-bedroom main residence, the guest cottage has en-suites to all three bedrooms.
A classic country house that is as rich in character as it is grand in scale, Hillside has rustic exposed brick interior walls, timber floors, and multiple French doors spilling out to the lush landscaped grounds.
“The beautiful wraparound veranda overlooks almost a full-size grass tennis court,” Hall added.
“Then there are the incredibly mature pine trees giving it privacy, even though it’s so close to the village.”
The vast level lawn is also an idyllic spot for a game of croquet, cricket, or a good old-fashioned English tea party.
As well as the selection of casual and formal living and dining areas, there is a cosy library, a wine cellar, and a modern kitchen with sophisticated sage green cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a Hastings Turner ceramic double sink, a central island bench, and designer pendant lighting.
Added extras include air conditioning, hydronic heating, four original fireplaces, and the original well has been integrated into the entryway as a period feature.
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