It might be a home among the gum trees, but there's nothing humble about this luxury lodge that's less than 15 minutes from Byron Bay's main beach and down the road from the Hemsworths. 

The sanctuary at 93 Blackbutt Lane, Broken Head was the dream house of prominent Byron landowner and developer Steve Agnew and his wife Jacqueline, who bought the vacant land in 2008 to build their forever home. 

"It was just pretty much all bushland with about 10 acres around the house site, which was perfect for us. And that's where we built our dream home," Mr Agnew said. 

The five-bedroom home, situated on 87 acres, was designed in the style of Spicers Peak Lodge, a luxurious hotel retreat nestled in Maryvale, just across the border in Queensland, where the couple were married. 

Two thirds of the mammoth block is a nature conservation zone. Over the years, the couple scored some walking tracks through the bush, but pretty much left the land as is.  

The five-bedroom Broken Head home offers luxury and privacy. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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"There's been a lot of regrowth. For coastal vegetation, the land is pristine," Mr Agnew added. 

Agent Ollie Charkos at McGrath Byron Bay said the property has had a "significant" amount of interest – including many local buyers "who know how special the land is". 

"There are not many parcels of close to 100 acres in Broken Head. It's extremely rare, and it's a very native, sacred and private place." 

The home sits on an 87 acre parcel with a flowing creek and abundant native wildlife. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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With a guide price of between $12 million and $15 million, Mr Charkos said the house and the location are hard to beat. 

"The home is stunning. It's open plan, north facing, has high ceilings and opens up to nature. It's so quiet and peaceful. There are wallabies, koalas, birdlife, a flowing creek and fruit orchards while the house is surrounded by manicured grass. 

"It would suit someone looking for a large parcel of land, privacy and exclusivity," he added. "Plus it's just five minutes from Broken Head beach." 

The open-plan living and dining area seamlessly transitions to outdoor entertaining spaces. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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The home's open-plan living area with vaulted ceilings flows to a full-length entertainer's patio, pool and spa with copper electrode water.

The top-floor primary suite offers a private deck, marble ensuite and a walk-in robe, plus breathtaking verdant vistas. 

Additional features include a wine cellar, 15kW solar system, Starlink internet, a large machinery shed and three-car garage. 

With RU2 Rural Landscape zoning, there is also potential for an eco-tourism development, subject to council approval.  

The full-length covered entertainer's patio overlooks a gorgeous pool. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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After losing Jacqueline last year, Mr Agnew, now 71, has decided to downsize to a smaller property on a couple of acres at nearby Coopers Shoot, but admits selling up is difficult. 

"This is just too big for me on my own. But there's a fair bit of trepidation there," Mr Agnew said.  

"I've a lot of memories here, so I'm really struggling with it. But I realise that's the way ahead." 

The designer kitchen is finished with Miele appliances and bespoke joinery. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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He believes the home would be great for a large family, especially one who has horses. 

"We have a lot of vacant space around the house and there are a few areas further in that could be developed for horse paddocks as well," he said. 

"It's simply a lifestyle block, and it's got a certain energy about it.  

Stylish travertine tiles and warm timbers flow throughout the home. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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"I've loved living among the trees." 

The home is being offered for sale through expressions of interest that close on November 8.