Get out of Town

178 Friday Hut Road, Coorabell
$1.6 million
5 bed 3 bath 4 car

Take in the Hinterland views from the Bali-style spa and salt-water lap pool or inside by the fireplace. Built in the 1920s, Coorabell House was renovated in 2009 to include bifold doors that open onto an enormous deck, best for sunsets. It comes with a self-contained guest suite by an elevated wooden walkway. Byron Bay is a 15-minute drive away.

Unique Estates, 0423 777 237.

114 Burradoo Road, Burradoo
$1.55 million +
5 bed 4 bath 2 car

Old English charm on the outside, contemporary luxury inside. On 2400 square metres within the exclusive Anglewood Estate, the 1904-built ‘Gatekeeper’s Cottage’ has been restored and expanded. It features a conservatory, marble and stainless steel kitchen,fireplace and verandah overlooking manicured gardens. It’s five minutes to Bowral and a 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney.

McGrath Bowral, 0407 482 799. Auction September 26.

173 Trig Station Lane, Kangaloon
About $2 million
3 bed 2.5 bath 4 car

Desgined in 2000 by Peter Stronach with interiors by Tim Allison, Wongawilli sits 12 hectares 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney and Canberra. It’s living rooms open to a croquet lawn and take in views of the valley below. It offers excellent cattle-grazing country, rich basalt soil and water from a spring-fed dam.

BradfieldCleary, 0403 585 585. Auction October 10.

14 Sylvan Way, Thirroul
$3.5 million +
5 bed 4 bath 12 car

Beyond the internal courtyard with it’s calming ponds is a single-level designer home built from Western Australian limestone and features 120-year old ironbark beams. It has a resort vibe with its wraparound deck, heated saltwater infinity pool and cabana.  It’s on 5300 square metres and has a separate wing including a cinema and playground. It’s a stroll to beaches and village cafes, and one hour from Sydney.

Belle Property Thirroul, 0414 450 830. Auction October 2.