Introducing 'Darling Mills Estate' A Rare Opportunity in Prestigious Berrilee
Set on 35 breathtaking acres surrounded by the majestic mountains of Berowra Waters, this extraordinary estate is an unparalleled offering. 'Darling Mills Estate' boasts a harmonious blend of grand residences, established gardens, and premium equestrian and agricultural facilities-all just 50 minutes from Sydney's CBD.
Property Highlights:
Main Residence
Magnificent three-story colonial sandstock brick home, spanning over 125 squares.
10-11 bedrooms, 5 with ensuites, including a master suite with his-and-hers bathrooms.
Grand fireplaces, a library, study rooms, and garaging for multiple vehicles.
Luxury amenities: heated indoor pool, sauna, tennis court.
Cottage
Refurbished in 2022, the original weatherboard manager's cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and carport access.
Commercial Facilities
Architect-designed commercial kitchen, fully air-conditioned with dining, office, and staff amenities.
Specialized processing shed featuring air-conditioned preparation areas, stainless steel benches, walk-in cool rooms, and solar panels.
Facilities tailored to produce specialty farm goods, including 'Made by Max.'
Equestrian Infrastructure
Formerly the iconic Berrilee Park Stud, equipped with stables, an arena, and horse-fenced paddocks.
Currently repurposed for agricultural and machinery storage.
Agricultural Excellence
6 acres of fertile, cultivated land enriched over 20 years.
15 acres of managed pasture, plus a 2-acre citrus orchard featuring Finger Limes and Yuzu.
Organic, regenerative practices and potential for diverse rural enterprises including aquaculture.
Water Security
Reliable natural spring and 3 dams with a combined capacity of approximately 2 million litres. Extensive rainwater collection system with over 1 million litres of tank storage. Sophisticated septic system integrated with orchard irrigation.
A Legacy of Innovation
This Estate, set in its own unique sheltered valley, consists of two residences currently leased on two street frontages and the successfully operating "Darling Mills Farm" which is renowned for its specialty salads, herbs and edible flowers. Complete with commercial grade growing, harvesting, and packaging facilities, it offers endless possibilities for continued agriculture, nursery cafe, guest accommodation or restoration as a premier equestrian property.
5 minutes to Berowra Waters, 20 minutes to Castle Hill, and 50 minutes to CBD
The size of Berrilee is approximately 11.6 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 51.1% of total area. The population of Berrilee in 2011 was 337 people. By 2016 the population was 222 showing a population decline of 34.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Berrilee is 50-59 years. Households in Berrilee are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Berrilee work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 69.9% of the homes in Berrilee were owner-occupied compared with 74.6% in 2016..
Berrilee has 85 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Berrilee have seen a 38.83% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -12.86% decrease. As at 30 November 2024:
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