A sprawling mansion on a rainforest-inspired acreage has returned to market two years after smashing the suburb record in Jewells.
The six-bedroom, five-bathroom house at 25 Murray Street is listed for sale by auction with Peter Shiels and Natalie Francis of Shiels and Co Property.
The property set a benchmark in March 2024, topping the Jewells record by $765,000 after it sold for $3.065 million with listing agent Katie Kepner.
Mr Shiels declined to publish a price guide.
He said the listing has generated widespread interest since launching to market on April 8.
"We have had local buyers looking at it, we've had buyers from Sydney and we have one buyer in particular coming up from Melbourne who grew up in Newcastle but is relocating," Mr Shiels said.
"We have a couple of private inspections which we are conducting now.
"It has been an fantastic response and we've only just brought it to market."
The auction will be held on May 9.
Since its construction in 2000, the master-built three-level house has changed hands only twice.
Set on a secluded 2.5-acre block, the home's extensive floorplan spans 886 square metres of internal living area and 1080 square metres including the balconies.
It is about four times the size of a typical house.
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There are six bedrooms, plus a study, including five bedrooms with their own bathrooms and a master suite with a dressing room and walk-in robe, a spa ensuite and private terrace.
A self-contained lower-level granny flat is ideal for guests, extended family or potential income.
There are multiple living areas, including an 85-square metre rumpus room with a billiards table, a bar and a fireplace.
The kitchen has an island bench, premium appliances and a walk-in pantry.
Wraparound verandas and picture windows capture the Daintree-inspired tropical landscaping, lawns and a pond filled with water lilies.
"It's like a resort," the agent said.
"It has that feel of big, open spaces, and the entertaining rumpus area is like a little private club.
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"It is a very impressive home, very private and secluded, and these types of properties just don't come up very often.
"To rebuild a home like this today would cost a fortune."
Other features include a three-car garage with extra height to accommodate a boat, and an under-house space that could be used as a gym or workshop.
It changed hands for the first time in 2024 after it was built by the owners who lived in Valentine before purchasing the land to construct their dream family home.
According to Cotality, the median house value in Jewells is $1.12 million.
