Bunda House: A Victorian Dream Woven in Sandstone & Time

Step through the wrought-iron gates of Bunda House, where the whispers of 1880s grandeur still linger in the dappled light of a private, tree-embrace estate. This is no ordinary residence—it is a living poem of sandstone and turrets, a Victorian manor meticulously restored to its original splendor, standing proud on 12,523 square meters of secluded paradise in Springwood’s most coveted enclave.

The moment you arrive, the estate reveals itself like a storybook unfolding: a medieval turret rises against the sky, a silent sentinel over manicured gardens where camellias and magnolias sway in the breeze. Wide, covered verandahs, lace-adorned with original decorative iron fretwork, beckon you to pause—perhaps with a glass of wine from the cellar—while the golden afternoon light spills across the timber floors within.

Inside, time slows. Five original fireplaces crackle with the promise of winter evenings spent in the embrace of history, their warmth reflecting off ornate ceilings that soar overhead. Exquisite joinery, each detail a testament to craftsmanship lost to modern haste, frames every doorway, every window that offers glimpses of the garden’s ever-changing tapestry. Here, the past is not preserved—it is alive, breathing in the marble-topped gas kitchen where culinary dreams take flight, aided by a butler’s pantry that hums with quiet efficiency. This is a home for those who savor the art of entertaining, where dinner parties spill from the formal dining room into the games room, where laughter mingles with the clink of crystal in the library’s hushed elegance.

Retreat to the master suite, a sanctuary of space and light, where a private study offers solitude amid the day’s demands. Four additional bathrooms—one crowned with a sauna’s steamy embrace—ensure every guest feels enveloped in luxury, while six generous bedrooms promise rest beneath ceilings kissed by history. The original stone rooms, cool and timeless, adapt to your vision: a painter’s studio, a wine taster’s haven, or perhaps a quiet refuge for morning coffee as the sun climbs over the Blue Mountains.

Beyond the main house, the estate continues to surprise. A garden pavilion stands as a romantic folly, perfect for afternoon teas or moonlit conversations, while the original slab tool shed and workshop hum with potential—for the artisan, the collector, or the entrepreneur who seeks a space where inspiration and industry meet. Climate-controlled comfort flows seamlessly through every season, and the generous car accommodation ensures your prized collection is as pampered as you are.

Yet for all its seclusion, Bunda House is never far from the world. The charm of Springwood’s village shops, the convenience of rail and bus, and the prestige of nearby schools lie just beyond your gates—close enough to touch, distant enough to forget. This is a rare jewel: a castle of Victorian dreams, where every sandstone block, every iron scroll, every sunlit verandah tells a story waiting for its next chapter. And it could be yours.