Buy your own slice of Bridgerton: Australia’s idyllic Bowral in the Southern Highlands

When the NSW town of Bowral transformed into a Bridgerton fairy tale, interest went beyond the Regency-era show.

The visit from cast of the romantic period drama saw interest in real estate rise in the desirable Southern Highlands, just two hours from Sydney.

Bowral was chosen by Netflix to hold an exclusive launch of the Bridgerton season three with an event dubbed Bridgerton in Bowral recently.

The main streets and buildings were decorated in regency-era fashion with bunting, flowers and a garden party.

Highland real estate agent Corina Nesci said the event encouraged lots of inspired visitors to pop in and see what’s for sale in the area.

“During Bridgerton in Bowral we saw a lot of activity, definitely lots of people popping in to inquire about our properties,” Ms Nesci said.

“It’s certainly given us more exposure as an area.”

Founded in 1861, Bowral’s rolling hills, period features and quaint main street have an air of Bridgerton, which is set in the United Kingdom.

“Some people associate the Southern Highlands with the English countryside,” she said.

“A lot of our residents here have English backgrounds and they appreciate the familiarity to back home.”

Here’s a list of some great houses for sale in and around Bowral, which have more than a touch of Bridgerton:

Featherington mansion

On a tree-lined driveway sits Chateau Blondel, ideal for hosting balls or entertaining distinguished guests.

On 373 Centennial Road the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property is the quintessential Bridgerton in Bowral home.

It has a decadent interior, with dozens of imported chandeliers, granite and marble flooring and a baroque-style dining room.

The sandstone-coloured exterior and front gardens mimic the Featherington’s family home.

The “opulent and decorative” property would “definitely suit” a Bridgerton fantasy said selling agent Ms Nesci.

“Everything is quite generously proportioned, but at the same time It feels very welcoming, so it’s a very inviting space “ she said.

“It does feel like a very special experience, it’s not your standard home.”

Ms Nesci said interest in the property came for those looking for their own home and were attracted to its size and the ability to make it their own.

Others saw the home as a good investment opportunity.

“Because of the location, near wineries on Centennial road, it does lend itself to people wanting to look at running it as an Airbnb venue.”

“In terms of holiday letting, it certainly would offer you a wonderful experience in the countryside.”

The property has views of neighbouring vineyards and is just a five-minute drive to Bowral or Berrima.

Grand entrance

The cedar staircase in the foyer of this Southern Highlands mansion has a similar grandeur to the Bridgerton family’s Clyvedon Castle.

Situated on 100 acres of land, this private property which was once part of the Milton Park Estate is the epitome of luxury country living.

The nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom home has plenty of room for accommodating guests and hosting parties.

Luxurious fittings like chandeliers, French doors and fireplaces make the large house warm and inviting.

Another era

While the show is set in the Regency-era it is not at all historically accurate, but that’s its intention.

Modern music plays in the Netflix show’s string quartet and their costumes are not always of their time.

Same with this Tudor-style home, which has a pitched gable roof, decorative timbering on the exterior and rich wooden accents, high ceilings and crystal chandeliers inside.

The house is named ‘Teffont’ and has five bedrooms and three bathrooms situated in the old pocket of Bowral on 32 Aitken Road.

The house is for sale for $2.9 million.

Royal touch

This property in Robertson, just 20 minutes from Bowral has all the high-end finishes of a Bridgerton estate.

Named, Linden Hall, the unique statues and paintings add to maximalist, opulent style.

It has a Large marble foyer, fountains, entertaining areas inside and out, a cinema and a library with a separate formal lounge.

The dining room seats up to 18 people with an adjoining catering kitchen.

The seven-bedroom, 6 bathroom house is on 166 McEvilly Road, Robertson.

Gardens fit for a tea party

This property with a magical garden near Bowral in Mittagong has the perfect lawns for hosting tea parties, and a maze to escape the family drama.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom property, named Bendemere sits on five acres and has expansive views across the Southern Highlands

The home is surrounded by nature, with tiered gardens, hedges, Japanese-style ponds and a formal parterre garden.

To complement the garden is an indoor heated swimming pool complex, complete with a full bathroom, spa and sauna room.

The property is on 485 Range Road, Mittagong.

This article originally appeared on view.com.au.