The Finest Rural Properties For Sale Southern Highlands NSW

Unsurpassed Highlands Beauty Within Easy Reach Of Sydney

This is a rare pair of the finest rural estates for sale in the exclusive Southern Highlands region of New South Wales.

The first, ‘Attunga Grove’, located in Alpine, is a remarkable 116-acre (46.94-hectare) rural estate of unsurpassed beauty and opportunity located only 60 minutes to Sydney airport and moments to Bowral and Mittagong.

Above: 'Attunga Grove’ is a remarkable 46.94-hectare rural estate of unsurpassed beauty just 60 minutes from Sydney airport

With amazing rural views over impeccably landscaped grounds to Mt Gibraltar and beyond, the property is a vision of passion and care. Terraced gardens, private walkways, olive groves, a three-hole golf course, sculptures and water features plus an enormous lake are only part of the beauty that resides here.

The main residence features a grand entry leading to an enormous open-plan kitchen and living zone spilling out to private pool area and undercover entertaining area.

Above: The rural estate features terraced gardens, private walkways, olive groves, a three-hole golf course, sculptures and water features

Boasting beautiful views, the luxurious kitchen boasts extensive bench space, a rangehood, top-end European appliances, cool room, and butler’s pantry offering ample storage.

Above: The main residence boasts a grand entry leading to an enormous open-plan kitchen and living zone

The wrap-around veranda with expansive views across the valley, undercover BBQ area and private pool area connect with the internal spaces to create an extraordinary entertaining space.

Above: The wrap-around veranda includes an undercover BBQ area with expansive views across the valley

Four large bedrooms, all with ensuites, plus a separate self-contained two-bedroom cottage with private yard and gymnasium, provide ample room for accommodating an extended family plus guests.

Above: The home features four large bedrooms, all with ensuites, plus a separate self-contained two-bedroom cottage

Internal entertaining areas abound, from a library/music room on the top level to a huge media room on the lower level with projector and cinema screen as well as wine cellar.

Above: The home boasts a library/music room on the top level and a huge media room downstairs

Framing the residence are inspirational gardens, including a central walkway leading down terraced gardens, sculptures, fountains, and a huge dam with sandstone retaining wall walkway.

Above: The inspirational gardens include a central walkway leading down terraced gardens

A large, beautifully appointed barn ideal for parties and/or equine pursuits sits amid the grounds boasting a vegetable garden, chicken coop, pasture improved paddocks, great fencing, olive grove, native forests and, of course, the three-hole golf course.

Above: The rural estate includes a beautifully appointed barn ideal for parties and/or equine pursuits

This rural estate is irrigated throughout, with water assured via a town connection, natural springs, dams, bore, tanks and a 50-megalitre water licence.

An exclusive and sophisticated retreat that relaxes and inspires, ‘Attunga Grove’ is a must see for anyone searching for the ultimate tree change.

Above: ‘Rivendell’ features an exquisite homestead set on 16.99 hectares of rolling green hills

The second property, ‘Rivendell’ (pictured above), is a Southern Highlands estate of unrivalled perfection, featuring an exquisite homestead, beautiful second residence, magnificent horse facilities, and a vast machinery shed set on 42 acres (16.99 hectares) of rolling green hills including a large pocket of rainforest, a trout-filled babbling creek, avenues of pear trees and the most beautiful of landscapes.

Positioned in Roberston and privately set behind electric entrance gates, the luxurious main residence lies amongst beautiful landscaping grounded with bluestone exterior walls and natural weatherboard.

Above: The main residence lies amongst beautiful landscaping and boasts bluestone exterior walls and natural weatherboard

Between the homestead and the large, three-bedroom second residence, stunning cottage gardens frame the views, specifically planted to attract birds, butterflies and bees. Adjacent parterre gardens create a sense of European luxury, with a fountain and fishponds completing the picture.

Above: Stunning cottage gardens sit between the homestead and the three-bedroom second residence

Wander through extensive raised vegetable beds, netted strawberry patches, an arboretum for autumnal colour, and large entertaining decks, then relax by the magnificent freshwater swimming pool and gas-heated spa. Visit the raised meditation deck built within the branches of a significant old Cedar of Lebanon tree.

Above: The rural estate features a magnificent freshwater swimming pool and gas-heated spa

Inside the main residence, bucolic pastures are viewed from every oversized picture window. The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area boasts raked ceilings, built-in window seats and a large open fire with a beautiful reveal built from sandstone sourced on the property. 

The kitchen is centred around a six-metre island bench, with benchtops of stone and stainless steel. Two ovens (one steam), under-bench drawer fridge and high-quality appliances plus a large butler’s pantry are features of this chef’s paradise.

Above: The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area feature raked ceilings, built-in window seats and a large open fire

A large family/sitting room also doubles as the home's music room; and a large integrated home office has been cleverly designed to be hidden behind a set of sliding doors.

Above: A large family/sitting room also doubles as the home's music room

Exquisitely styled bedrooms and bathrooms provide spacious luxury: the master retreat is vast and calming with sliding doors opening to more rolling green hills. Beautiful entertaining decks flow from both ends of house.

Above: Exquisitely styled bedrooms and bathrooms provide spacious luxury

Beyond the main residence, the rural estate features stunning timber stables, two stalls plus a tack room with laundry facilities and storage bins, a dressage arena, and electronic gates for separate entry to stables and machinery shed.

Above: The rural estate features stables, two stalls plus a tack room, a dressage arena, and four paddocks

There are also four paddocks, currently used for horses but previously for cattle, with water troughs to all paddocks, pumped from the spring-fed creek that runs through the property. Several water tanks with a total capacity of approximately 150,000 litre capture rainwater from the expansive roofing.

Above: A spring-fed creek runs through the property and pumps water to troughs in all paddocks

Located just minutes from Robertson’s delightful village atmosphere, including galleries, great cafés, an excellent pub and a wine bar, ‘Rivendell’ is an easy drive to Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong to access world-class private schools, golf clubs, eateries and boutique shopping.