SITCHU MAGAZINE Explore More Stylish Homes Peek inside exquisite properties and boutique accommodation across Australia and hear what inspired the architects, interior designers and homeowners. sitchu.com.au/home-tours Interior Design: Tegan Sandilands Styling: MyPad Property Styling Build: Alter Build Constructions Photography: Tempus Visuals Words: Olivia Storrie If you’ve ever fantasised about life on a grand country homestead, chances are your vision looks very much like Kingsview Estate. This stately private residence, owned by Kyle Sandilands, one of Australia’s most high-profile radio broadcasters, and his wife Tegan, sits tucked behind a gated entrance and circular driveway in the idyllic rural outskirts of Sydney. Arriving here feels suitably cinematic, with the porte-cochère entrance and symmetrical fountain garden setting the tone for what’s inside. Located in Glenorie, it’s close enough for a commute to the city yet far enough removed from the hustle and bustle for total tranquillity. Kingsview Estate offers the best of both worlds — a peaceful rural lifestyle on Sydney’s urban fringe. That balance is exactly what drew the family here in the first place. “For us, it’s no secret it was to be a weekender for all generations of the family to enjoy,” Sandilands shares. Set on 2.34 private acres, expansive park-like grounds and sweeping views stretching to the Blue Mountains are just the beginning. At first glance, you’d be forgiven for slipping into a Pride & Prejudice reverie — with the home drawing inspiration from classic Georgian architecture. Inside, you’ll find a home that has been designed for both comfort and entertaining, with a bounty of nooks to soak up the serenity of the space. Think multiple dining zones peering out across the verdant gardens and a private study, custom library cabinetry and concealed storage. Classic Georgian architectural principles of symmetry, balance and elegance are evident throughout. Light-filled interiors, soaring ceilings and sash windows sit alongside decorative cornices, elegant columns and beautifully balanced proportions, striking the perfect balance between heritage and contemporary living. When renovating, the Sandilands were keen to honour the integrity of the original floor plan as much as possible. Rather than making structural changes, the updates focused on modernising the residence for an effortless feel as well as extending storage space, introducing thoughtful additions including walk-in robes, generous pantry space and under-stair cabinetry. It’s easy to picture a life here filled with late alfresco dinners, summers spent by the pool and quiet Sundays stretched out across the manicured lawns. Entertaining flows effortlessly from the interiors to a striking diamond-paved grass courtyard, which leads onto the pool and sweeping lawns framed by bushland beyond. There is, as they say, plenty of room for activities. The couple’s favourite space in the home? The Great Room, which has since been transformed into a tranquil living area but has quite the storied past. “Rumour has it that this room hosted many parties in days gone by,” Sandilands shares. “Luckily, the walls can’t talk.” Adding to Kingsview Estate’s appeal is the easy access to Glenorie’s welcoming community and charming village centre — a reminder that while the property feels worlds away, everyday conveniences remain close at hand. With a property as idyllic as this, there’s little reason to leave — and soon, one fortunate buyer will be able to call it home. With its sweeping grounds, grand proportions and timeless Georgian elegance, Kingsview Estate feels like a world unto itself. Now, with the storied Glenorie residence officially on the market, a rare opportunity has emerged for a new owner to step into its next chapter. It’s easy to picture a life here filled with late alfresco dinners, summers spent by the pool and quiet Sundays stretched out across the manicured lawns.
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