$30 Million View from Byron to the Gold Coast

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.

Australia’s castles are few and far between, and the opportunity to buy one rarely pops up. There is, however, now a bona fide 35-room chateau for sale in suburban Melbourne.

Listed for the first time in half a century, Overnewton Castle in Keilor, north west of the city, has launched to market through Sean Cussell of Christie’s International Real Estate with a $6 million to $6.6 million price guide.

The 176-year-old Scottish Baronial-style property has been home to the Norton family for the past 50 years, but was originally built for Scottish settler, grazier and former Mayor of Keilor, William James Taylor.

On a sprawling 2.25ha estate surrounded by rolling grounds filled with sculpted gardens and 170-year-old elm trees, the ivy-clad seven-bedroom three-bathroom residence is layered with a blend of Scottish, French and English influences.

Inside the heritage-listed mansion, there is a grand ballroom seating up to 150 guests, a lavish dining room, and a private chapel that was converted from the original billiards room.

Gastroenterologist Dr LJ Norton and his family have invested five decades in Overnewton Castle, partly preserving its period features while also updating the house for the 21st Century. After a devastating fire in 1979, the Nortons upgraded the infrastructure, installed mains water and access roads, and created a 100-vehicle car park.

Many of the 1849 estate’s original features, including drystone walls, period fireplaces and the dramatic western turret – accessed via a 40-step spiral staircase with a mahogany handrail – have been meticulously maintained. Even the turret’s slate “fish scale” roof tiling and ornate wind vane are straight out of the 19th century.

“Overnewton Castle is not just a property; it is our home and a piece of local history that we have cherished for 50 years,” says Norton family member and managing director of Overnewton Castle, Emma Stott.

“Living here, respectfully updating the facilities and operating our business has been a labour of love. As a family, we have created so many fond memories here, as well as played an important role in countless weddings and other events hosted on our grounds.”

In addition to hosting weddings at Overnewton Castle, the Norton and Stott families also run historical tours and high teas on the property.

Cussell says the unique listing represents an opportunity of historical significance. “Overnewton Castle is one of the finest examples of Scottish Baronial architecture in the Southern Hemisphere and an ideal setting for a private residence, luxury retreat, education facility or event venue,” he explains.

“It represents a rare convergence of architectural grandeur, cultural heritage and enduring family legacy. The listing truly is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Australian history.”

Overnewton’s cultural footprint reaches beyond local tourism, with the castle making its mark in Australian cinema. It played a role as the fictional Monclare mansion in the 1982 cult horror film Next of Kin.

Earlier this year, the period Victoria Racing Club nominated property to display the Melbourne Cup during its prestigious Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, and in 2024, the site was also a finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards.

Beyond the grand residence, there are several restored outbuildings suitable for entertaining or accommodation, including The Stables for up ten guests, The Loft which sleeps eight, The Cottage that accommodates six, and The Cabin with space for four people.

The stately address is soon to become even better connected with the forthcoming Suburban Rail Loop and Sunshine Superhub infrastructure projects, improving access to the city. Overnewton is about 20kms from Melbourne’s CBD and 8kms from Melbourne Airport.

Overnewton Castle is listed with Sean Cussell of Christie’s International Real Estate with a price guide of $6 million to $6.6 million. The expressions of interest campaign closes on November 21 at 3 pm.

$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.

Australia’s castles are rare, but this one is real. Built in 1849 and held by the same family for 50 years, Overnewton Castle in Melbourne is now seeking its next custodian.