A sprawling French-Mediterranean inspired estate offering a peaceful sanctuary amongst 4.86ha nestled within New South Wales’ Hills district has hit the market in the tightly held locale of Dural. 

Set to go under the hammer early next month, 17-19 Harris Road, Dural, has a rich farming history with the land originally granted to the prominent Moulds family, who had a long record of farming in England, and in 1823 the Governor Brisbane gave them the 80 acre land parcel to cultivate.  

The home at 17-19 Harris Road, Dural was built in 2005. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“With its lush fertile land it continued to produce becoming the Harris Estate of the famous Harris Family known for their Australian Food Chain 'Harris Farm Markets,' the first Australian exclusively market style and now the biggest individual retailer of fruit and vegetables,” the listing states. 

Now listed for sale by its owner who has used the residence as a holiday home, sales agent Kate Lumby from Lumby Real Estate, Dural Kellyville said the seven bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2005.  

“It's like having your own resort,” she said. 

The property has expansive gardens Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“It’s got plenty of different living areas, a beautiful garden – they’re stunning gardens just to go and walk around. 

“The gardens is a highlight – you just feel like you are on holidays.” 

The property comprises of an array of master retreats with ensuites – one of which even has its own kitchenette – as well as a Modern French Provincial style kitchen and multiple living areas. 

Outside there are expansive Monet inspired gardens with a lake, and a stunning bushland outlook. 

The French Provincial-inspired kitchen: Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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There is also a flood-lit championship tennis court with adjoining cabana, a seven car garage and a resort style pool. 

The new owner has the option to purchase the Coco Republic furnishings. 

Ms Lumby said she expected the property to appeal to a Chinese buyer seeking a holiday home, or a big family. 

A resort-style pool is a feature. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Situated 35 minute from the Sydney CBD, Ms Lumby said homes within this pocket of Dural did not come up for sale often. 

“They're like trophy homes, I guess,” she said. 

“It’s a semi-rural  lifestyle, with a lot of five acre properties, and it’s very private, good soil as it was originally home to orchards and flowers, and hobby farmers and now people have it as semi-rural.  

The buyer has the option to also purchase the Coco Republic furniture. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“And it is known as the ‘Vaucluse of the acreage’. 

“So it’s very appealing to the buyers that just want that big palatial home and want the space, and they can see the value in a home like that versus going building now.” 

The property will be auctioned on November 9.