Address available on request, Dural, NSW 2158

Every so often, a property comes to market that alters perceptions of what is possible. 'Le Palais' is one such residence. Set across five acres (approx.), it stands among Australia's most significant private estates. Conceived without compromise and realised on a scale rarely encountered anywhere in the world, it combines monumental architecture, world-class entertaining and exceptional family amenity within a residence of extraordinary substance and permanence. Homes of this calibre do not respond to the market. They establish a category of their own.

'Le Palais' is among the most substantial private residences ever created in Sydney. Encompassing close to 1 acre (approx.) of internal area, it belongs to a category that conventional residential comparisons do little to explain. Its significance lies not simply in its scale, but in the ambition, completeness and permanence of what has been realised.

The sense of arrival is immediate. A private gated entrance opens to an estate of formal gardens, extensive landscaping and sweeping internal roadways. Monumental 4.2-metre doors reveal a grand foyer framed by sculptural staircases, a glass feature lift and a chandelier centrepiece more commonly associated with the world's great private residences.

Yet scale alone is not what distinguishes 'Le Palais'. It is the consistency with which that scale has been executed. The owners travelled internationally to select marble directly from leading quarries, choosing individual stone for its veining, movement and character before it was cut and installed throughout the residence. Joinery, stonework, fixtures and finishes were then selected with the same exacting attention to detail, creating a remarkable continuity of quality from the principal entertaining spaces through to the private family accommodation.

The residence comprises 11 generously proportioned bedrooms, eight of which have with their own ensuite and walk-in robe, together with twenty bathrooms and ensuites. A fully self-contained guest wing is incorporated within the main residence, offering 500sqm (approx.) of private accommodation and balconies, including three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, laundry, living and dining spaces, and a gas fireplace. Larger and more comprehensively appointed than many family homes, it provides complete independence without separation.

'Le Palais' was conceived for entertaining on a scale rarely contemplated in a private residence. Five commercial kitchens, an additional kitchenette and five hotel-standard bars support a dedicated function and entertainment wing capable of hosting several hundred guests. The principal function room opens through expansive bifold doors to the pool terrace, allowing the interiors and gardens to operate as one seamless entertaining environment.

At the heart of the estate lies a nearly 30-metre by 11-metre resort-style swimming pool featuring a swim-up bar and in-water seating, complemented by a children's pool and separate heated spa. A 240sqm (approx.) Vergola extends the outdoor living experience, creating an exceptional setting for year-round entertaining.

Recreation has been considered with equal intent. A 960sqm (approx.) sporting enclosure incorporates a synthetic championship tennis court, basketball facilities and soccer goals. A rooftop terrace includes a private golf facility, while a fully appointed sixteen-seat cinema, to 100sqm (approx.) gymnasium, billiard and entertainment room, and dedicated hair and make-up salon complete an amenity offering seldom found within a private residence.

The automotive experience is equally impressive. Garaging for more than forty vehicles and including almost one kilometre of internal roadway around the property. A private automobile foyer provides direct lift access to the principal living levels, transforming arrival from a practical necessity into part of the architecture itself.

Throughout the estate, integrated Control4 automation manages lighting, sound, communications, security, entertainment systems and water features, while surround sound extends throughout the residence. Supporting infrastructure includes a dedicated electrical substation, extensive solar generation and significant rainwater storage, discreetly underpinning a property of this scale.

For all its grandeur, 'Le Palais' was never designed merely to impress. It was created to bring family, friends and generations together. It accommodates the rhythms of private family life as effortlessly as it hosts large-scale celebrations, allowing each to occur without compromising the other. Every element reflects a singular intent: to create a residence for family, entertaining and enduring legacy, without requiring a choice between the three.

'Le Palais' does not simply occupy the upper end of the market. It has the potential to redefine it.

Type

Acreage

Bedrooms

11

Bathrooms

20

Parkings

40

Area

2.02 ha

House Size

3,900 m²