Get out of town

271 Oldbury Road, Sutton Forest
$8 million +
9 bed 6 bath 6 car

Highfield was built in 1901 and is considered one of the state’s finest country homes. The Queen Anne Federation-style mansion on 27 hectares has a hilltop position with 360- degree views over the countryside. The historic estate has a Gatekeeper’s Lodge, tennis court, English-style gardens and a garden pavilion. Looks aside, it’s perfectly set up for a stud farm with excellent water facilities. It’s a short drive to Bowral, Moss Vale, Bundanoon and Berrima, and 90 minutes from Sydney and Canberra.

Christie’s International Real Estate Bowral, 0419 28 28 48.

705/51-54 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach
$299,000
1 bed 1 bath 1 car

As a Central Coast weekender or investment, this 44-square-metre apartment on the seventh-floor of the Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort is nifty. It’s furnished and airconditioned with a kitchenette and laundry facilities. Enjoy the views to Lion Island and Barrenjoey head or swim in the shared pool. Shops, restaurants, cafes, markets and the Palm Beach Ferry Wharf are at the doorstep. It’s about an hour from Sydney.

Professionals Ettalong Beach, 0413 188 642.

35 Murrawal Road, Stanwell Park
About $2 million

This three-level beachside home on 897 square metres near Wollongong has a north-east aspect with 180-degree views of the beach and escarpment. Watch whales swim along the coast or hang-gliders take off from Bald Hill, sit on the deck and fall asleep to the sound of waves. Rent out the separate self-contained studio or all three separate levels. It is one hour from Sydney.

Ray White Helensburgh, 0417 001 140. Auction November 28.

1 Sheaffes Road, Goonengerry
$2.2 million
8 bed 5 bath 3 car

‘Anandaland’ is a tree-change option with income potential. Set over 48 hectares, the modern-rustic main home has recycled timbered, vaulted ceilings and two open fireplaces. There’s a self-contained timber cabin, workshop and boast shed. There are more than 20 waterholes, a river great for kayaking, cleared land and citrus orchard plus a tree plantation. It is 25 minutes from Byron Bay and 10 minutes from Mullumbimby.

McGrath Byron Bay, 0411 757 425.