Rarely was our colonial history more grandly celebrated than in 1885 – when a successful stock broker named Henry Bayley purchased 23 acres of land first allocated in 1813 and commissioned construction of the iconic Taroona gentleman’s residence ‘Winmarleigh’ and the striking ‘Winmarleigh Lodge & Stables’ building.

Coming to the market for the first time since 1995 – the classic ‘Winmarleigh Lodge & Stables’ building is a two-storey Federation, Queen Anne style statement. Completed before the main residence in 1888 of solid brick, the building was generously dressed with sandstone quoins, lintels and sills to add enduring character. The upper floor features semi attic spaces and half timbered gable ends with dormer windows. A prominent chimney is decorated with brick corbels and the magnificent roof of Welsh slate has a louvred turret with lead roof and weather cock adornment as a finishing touch.

‘Wimarleigh Lodge’ has had extensive renovations and improvements to now comprise a 365M2 gracious home in magnificent condition set on 941M2 of land and with easy care gardens. The carriage house has become a dining room, the tack room an office or fourth bedroom and the loft a stunning master bedroom with water views from french doors opening onto 2 balconies, plus a walk through dressing room and large bathroom. The stables are transformed as a spacious and graceful salon with classic baltic pine ceilings, opening onto the gardens.

The present owners have completed further improvements include a conservatory to the Western side of the residence and commissioning of a hydronic heating system providing soft, winter warmth throughout. Just 5 minutes drive from Lower Sandy Bay shopping – this gracious home awaits new owners ready to compose their own special chapters in the 126 years of enjoyment, privileged gatherings and intimate family traditions to which ‘Wimarleigh Lodge’ has played host to date.