Point Piper 10 Dunara Gardens

'Dunara', A Unique 1880s Georgian Manor With Panoramic Harbour Views

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Perched high above Rose Bay in an exclusive Point Piper enclave, 'Dunara' stands as an irreplaceable piece of Australian history - a Georgian Italianate mansion built c1882 and listed on both the NSW State Heritage Register and the National Trust. The birthplace of beloved poet Dorothea Mackellar, author of My Country, this grand manor is the oldest surviving home in Point Piper and bears a coveted Blue Plaque in recognition of its historical and cultural significance. Both levels and the manicured formal gardens soak up panoramic, unobstructed views over Rose Bay, creating a mesmerising, ever-changing backdrop. Meticulously restored to preserve its period grandeur, the residence showcases original English Minton tiles, hand-carved shell lintels (found elsewhere only in Elizabeth Bay House), Australian red cedar and mahogany joinery, and soaring 15-foot ceilings crowned with ornate mouldings. Seven marble fireplaces, intricate wrought-iron lacework, an enormous wine cellar and elegant fountains complete the picture of 19th-century refinement.

Behind the storied facade, every modern luxury has been seamlessly integrated while preserving the home's period finery. Two magnificent wood-panelled studies and grand dining, formal lounge and living rooms evoke the ambience of a Loire Valley chateau, anchored by a rare crystal chandelier and gilded French mirrors more than two metres high. The Italian marble kitchen, family room and lounge rooms open via French doors to lush, view-swept gardens, while ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. With four enormous bedrooms including a palatial silk-lined master suite, three bathrooms, and flexible study or fifth-bedroom options, 'Dunara' balances heritage beauty with contemporary liveability. From its elevated vantage point, uninterrupted views across Rose Bay's glittering waters frame a timeless masterpiece in one of Australia's most coveted harbourside settings.

Built by Sir Charles Mackellar in the early 1880sExclusive cul-de-sac enclave off Wentworth StAn extraordinary sense of peace and privacy Sandstock brick with a new Welsh slate roofParterre garden and a grand entry porticoElegant reception hall, soaring ornate ceilings45cm thick walls, fine period craftsmanshipMeticulously restored and renovated interiorsEuro-appointed marble kitchen, bespoke joineryEnormous bedrooms, library or fifth bedroom Master with a marble ensuite, dressing roomDucted air, wine cellar, wisteria-framed parking550m to Point Piper Marina and Bellamy Beach700m to The Boathouse, 850m to Redleaf PoolClose to Cranbrook School and The Scots College1km to Double Bay's dining and social scene