Late Theatre Producer’s Exceptional Rural Property For Sale NSW
Exceptional Rural Estate For Sale NSW South Coast
The beloved property of the late British theatrical producer and President of the Society of London Theatre, Martin McCallum, is being offered for sale via public auction.
Situated just outside the historic village of Tilba Tilba on the NSW South Coast, this exceptional rural estate – known as ‘Urimbirra’ – became a loved sanctuary of connection and calm for Martin and his partner Gwynne Jones after his long and successful career in the theatre.
This exceptional rural property for sale NSW is being sold by the estate of the late British theatrical producer Martin McCallum
Starting out his career as a production manager under Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre, he worked on over 500 shows on Broadway and in the West End. Described as “a key figure in the British musical theatre boom of the 1980s”, McCallum served as Cameron Mackintosh’s Managing Director and later Vice Chairman from 1981 to 2003, a period in which Cats, Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera were brought to the stage.
Away from the theatre, Martin’s love of nature and gardening were fulfilled at ‘Urimbirra’, a perfect antidote to his huge life and global career, in the quiet of nature. Both Martin and Gwynne loved the peace and quiet and the energy of the property, situated at the base of ancient Gulaga Mountain and shadowed by magnificent tall trees and the ocean close by.
This rural property for sale NSW boasts a magnificent residence which is a cross between a French chateau and English manor house
David Nolan of Webster Nolan Real Estate, which is selling the property in conjunction with John Murray from Whale Coast Realty, says ‘Urimbirra’ is an exceptional property which will suit the most discerning purchaser. “You have to inspect ‘Urimbirra’ to appreciate the quality of what this stunning property has to offer,” he says.
Spanning approximately 34.30 hectares (84 acres), the property boasts a magnificent residence surrounded by beautiful European-style manicured gardens and hedges and open grazing paddocks.
This rural property for sale NSW is spread over two levels of spacious living areas together with six substantial bedrooms
Accessed via a picturesque tree-lined driveway, the commanding two-storey, six-bedroom residence is set in “botanic-like” gardens with a resort-style swimming pool.
Situated in an elevated position with magnificent countryside and Gulaga Mountain views, the home was designed by original owner Lynton Manley, a Zurich-trained chef and semi-trained industrial designer, influenced by the beautiful buildings and civic spaces in Europe and North Africa.
This rural property for sale NSW features a luxurious master bedroom with timber vaulted ceilings and an ensuite with twin vanities
Completed in 1993 after six years’ construction, ‘Urimbirra’ was created along the lines of a cross between a French chateau and an English manor house, with the unbelievable generous apportionments making this home a joy to occupy for both family and friends.
Constructed using local granite stone, bricks from a local brickworks and massive hardwood beams (as well as various European stonemasons), the home is spread over two levels of spacious living areas together with six substantial bedrooms.
Upstairs this rural property for sale NSW houses two more bedrooms, both with timber vaulted ceilings and ensuites
Upstairs is the luxurious master bedroom featuring a skylight and timber vaulted ceilings, an ensuite with twin vanities, toilet and bidet, shower and steam room, and its very own foyer.
The second level houses two more bedrooms, both with timber vaulted ceilings and ensuites with shower and bath; as well as a guest room with ensuite.
Downstairs this rural property for sale NSW offers a lounge room with cathedral ceilings, open fireplace and dining room
Boasting picturesque countryside views, the upper level includes a TV and family room with cathedral ceilings and an exquisite library that opens onto the spacious rear veranda enveloped with six remote-controlled blinds.
Downstairs are two bedrooms, both with ensuites, a guest bathroom, a lounge room featuring cathedral ceilings, underfloor heating and open fireplace, and a dining room boasting an eye-catching chandelier and open fireplace.
Downstairs this rural property for sale NSW includes two bedrooms, both with ensuites, as well as a guest bathroom
Occupying a substantial space is the chef-inspired kitchen boasting a large island bench, walk-in pantry, multiple sinks, Gaggenau gas BBQ, electric steamer, gas wok cooktop, gas cook-top, electric cook top and electric oven, Qasair rangehood, and two Bosch dishwashers. For wine buffs, there’s also a cellar.
Enhancing the property’s appeal for prospective buyers, certain items of furniture, bedroom linen, artwork and electrical appliances are included in the sale.
This rural property for sale NSW features a chef-inspired kitchen boasting a large island bench, walk-in pantry, BBQ, cooktops and oven
The luxury continues outside, with the residence framed by spacious landscaped gardens, rolling lawns and idyllic areas featuring solar-powered lights and timber tables, benches and seats to entertain family and friends – plus a tennis court and a stunning resort-style in ground saltwater swimming pool situated in a private outdoor courtyard.
There are also a chicken yard and hutch, garden shed, enclosed vegie garden, and two orchards featuring apple, pear, lemon, orange, cumquat, lime, lemonade, mandarin, pomegranate, quince, apricot, peach, pear, plum, fig and mulberry trees.
This rural property for sale NSW boasts a stunning resort-style in ground saltwater swimming pool situated in a private outdoor courtyard
What’s more, ‘Urimbirra’ is a highly productive parcel of country with its rich, fertile black volcanic soils supporting a mix of Clover, Rye Grass, Paspalum and Kikuyu pastures as well as magnificent species of trees including Eucalypts, Ancient Fig Trees, Sassafras, Mahogany, Cedar and Lilli Pilli.
With extensive infrastructure and secure water, the property – fenced into five grazing paddocks – is suitable for all livestock enterprises and is capable of carrying either 30 cows and calves or fattening 45-50 steers.
This rural property for sale NSW is a highly productive parcel with rich, fertile black volcanic soils set up for both cows and horses
For cattle, a set of steel and timber post and rail cattle yards is equipped with Arrowquip steel crush, handling race with squeeze yard, loading race and ramp, handling and holding yards, and troughs.
Horses are catered for with two stables with rubber-lined floors, automatic drinkers, feed bins, external wash bay and shade trees.
This rural property for sale NSW includes two horse stables with rubber-lined floors, automatic drinkers, feed bins and wash bay
In addition to a Tilba Tilba town water connection servicing the residence and main gardens, ‘Urimbirra’ also enjoys double frontage to the crystal clear Tilba Creek and frontage to an unnamed semi-permanent creek.
High average annual rainfall of approximately 980mm (39 inches) ensures the dam and 90,000-litre (20,000-gallon) concrete rainwater tank is kept topped up. The tank, which can also be filled by town water, is connected to a Grundfos electric pressure pump and is used as back up for the residence.
This rural property for sale NSW offers secure water from a town connection, dam, creeks and storage tanks
Plentiful storage is provided by a 12m x 8m three-bay garage with concrete floor, built-in cupboards and both power and water connections, plus an 8m x 8m lockable workshop with built-in cupboards, work benches, sink and toilet.
For the arts-minded, the garage also features an 8m x 8m creative studio upstairs which boasts ocean views – as well as 40 roof-mounted solar panels.
This rural property for sale NSW is minutes from Tilba Tilba and magnificent South Coast beaches
Located just two minutes from Tilba Tilba, 15 minutes from Narooma and Bermagui, and 45 minutes from Moruya and Merimbula airports, ‘Urimbirra’ is offered for sale via auction to be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at auctionWORKS rooms, Mezzanine Level, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney, NSW.
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