With a mix of nostalgia, enchantment and grandeur, the magic of grand Australian manors with their links to a bygone era are a highly coveted piece of real estate for many homebuyers.

Behind the heritage facades of such rare historical gems are stories of a very different way of Australian life, who’s now owners have spent considerable sums of money, time and effort to bring them back to their former glory.

Here are five of the country’s best heritage homes dating back to the mid to late 1800s currently looking for new owners:

One of South Australia’s most historic estates

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Described as a “once in a generation opportunity” to purchase one of South Australia’s most “iconic and historically significant estates,” Tower House was established 175 years ago on a sprawling 3356sqm landholding.

The landmark Victorian mansion is set opposite the picturesque Beaumont Common, and its vendor has meticulously restored the property while ensuring its grandeur remained intact.

Sales agent Sally Cameron of Toop + Toop said this was the second time in about 50 years that 14 The Common, Beaumont has been listed for sale.

It's the second time in about 50 years the home has been listed for sale. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“It's high on the street,” she said.

“It's one of the best locations in Adelaide, and it has a beautiful presence, and beautiful view as well.

“For the Beaumont area, this is very rare."

The property has an asking price of $11 million.

Landmark links to early Victoria

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Built in 1870, this Georgian style mansion has been recognised by the National Trust as an important hallmark of Victoria's early history.

Named Wanganella in 1881 when it was bought by Marie Peppin, who named it after her husband's family's merino sheep property Wanganella in Deniliquin, New South Wales.

Set on 1264sqm of land, with an almost 29 metre frontage, 8 Aird Street, Camberwell is on the market via an Expression of Interest campaign.

The Georgian style mansion has been recognised by the National Trust as an important hallmark of Victoria's early history. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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According to the Victorian Heritage Database’s statement of significance, the property was one of four Camberwell houses from the early Victorian period which possess open cement colonnaded terraces attached to a conservative Renaissance revival base.

Today, the residence has retained its Renaissance revival architecture, including a stuccoed Italianate classical facade.

The historic home is for sale via an expressions of interest campaign. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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High ceilings, four bedrooms, a maid's quarters with a private staircase and a gourmet kitchen are among the highlights of the interior, while outside there is a workshop, and garage, as well as an outdoor toilet and shower.

The Expressions of Interest campaign, with an indicative price guide of $4,500,000 - $4,950,000, closes Tuesday, December 3.

No expense spared

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This 1834 restored Georgian home in Tasmania’s North Midlands was originally built by convicts as the Bald-Faced Stag Inn and was used as accommodation for people traveling between Launceston and Hobart.

Known as Cleveland House, 12787 Midland Highway, Cleveland has been extensively restored and renovated by its owners and sales agent Tom Harrison from Harrison Agents – Launceston said the finishes and quality were “jaw dropping.”

The heritage listed home is set on an 8438sqm landholding. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“The high quality renovation sourced materials from Europe, all over the world, so just in terms of all the finishes no expense has been spared, everything has sort of been custom made, all the appliances are premium appliances,” he said.

“She’s spent an absolute fortune on it and each room has its own experience.”

The house has been extensively restored and renovated. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Highlights of the home include wide hallways, French doors, fireplaces, a country-style kitchen with period hardware, and premium appliances, dormer windows and a four bedroom attic.

The heritage listed home is set on an 8438sqm landholding that also includes a 257sqm stone stable complex, which subject to council approval, presented a development opportunity for accommodation or retail, Mr Harrison said.

The home is listed for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign, with price expectations between $1.6 million to $1.8 million.

Landmark Kyneton residence

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Built in 1898, this four bedroom, two bathroom Victorian-Edwardian double brick home boasts a restored Welsh blue slate shingle roof, stained glass windows, Edwardian skirting boards and pressed metal ceilings.

Dubbed ‘The Hollies', 13 Langley Street, Kyneton is listed for sale for the second time in more than 60 years.

The house has stained glass windows, Edwardian skirting boards and pressed metal ceilings. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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The listing describes the period home as “a fine example of the era,” with a meticulous restoration, and modern conveniences such as hydronic heating throughout, and a newly renovated bathroom.

The home is set on a corner lot of 1298sqm, which is a stone’s throw from the Campaspe River.

The property has a price guide of $2,150,000 - $2,350,000.

Captivating homestead

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Aptly described as “no ordinary country house,” Palmerston House at 1393 Saundridge Road, Cressy in Tasmania is a charming old Colonial Georgian, built in the 1830s.

Further additions to the six bedroom, three bathroom residence were built during the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Sales agent Dominic Romeo from Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property Specialists said in the three weeks Palmerston has been listed, there has been a good stream of interest.

The charming old Colonial Georgian house was built in the 1830s. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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 “Whenever I Iist a historic property, there’s always keen interest especially from mainlanders,” he said.

Old world charm remains on show at the home via a grand main stairway, original features such as fireplaces, stained glass, bay windows and wide floorboards.

Spanning 3.64ha, Palmerston’s sprawling gardens include an old Magnolia tree, as well as Japanese Maples, a Sequoia and hawthorn hedging, and there is also a large pond, and expansive lawns.

1393 Saundridge Road, Cressy, is on the market for ‘low $3 millions’