76 Mort Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

For Sale

76 Mort Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780

Expressions of Interest

37360.71 m²

House

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What's around 76 Mort Street

Dantosa Mountains Retreat

A rare opportunity to secure one of the Blue Mountains' most distinctive private estates, Dantosa Mountains Retreat is set across approximately nine acres of beautifully established and highly usable grounds in a tightly held Katoomba location. Offering exceptional privacy and seclusion while remaining only minutes from Katoomba village and some of the region's most recognised attractions, Dantosa brings together substantial accommodation, magnificent established gardens, a private lake and an extraordinary collection of lifestyle amenities. Equally suited to a luxury family estate, multi-generational living or buyers looking to continue its established tourism and retreat offering, Dantosa is a property of genuine scale, character and versatility. The Main House Positioned to take full advantage of the estate's magnificent lake and surrounding gardens, the main residence offers generous proportions with a strong connection between its indoor and outdoor living spaces. The executive main bedroom is a standout feature, enjoying a peaceful outlook directly across the lake. This private part of the home incorporates its own home office and ensuite, together with the potential to create a substantial walk-in wardrobe, providing the foundations for an impressive parents' retreat. At the heart of the home is the spacious main living area, where Sydney Blue Gum timber floors bring warmth and character to the residence. A combustion fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere through the cooler Blue Mountains months, while doors open directly onto the outdoor entertaining area overlooking the lake. The kitchen offers ample storage and connects easily with the adjoining dining and lounge areas, creating a practical layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The guest bedrooms are generous in size and serviced by a centrally positioned main bathroom and separate toilet. A large internal laundry provides extensive additional storage and incorporates its own shower and toilet, adding further flexibility to the home's accommodation. Central heating and air conditioning provide year-round comfort, complemented by the warmth and atmosphere of the combustion fireplace. Generous without losing its sense of warmth, the main residence has the comfortable feel of a true country estate, with views and access to the surrounding grounds forming an important part of everyday life at Dantosa. The Cottage Separate from the main residence, Dantosa Cottage provides substantial independent accommodation while enjoying its own beautiful aspect across the lake and established grounds. Comprising three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage offers genuine flexibility for extended family, visiting guests or independent accommodation. Its separation from the main residence allows both dwellings to maintain their own privacy, making Dantosa particularly well suited to multi-generational living or buyers wanting dedicated accommodation for family and guests. For those considering the property from a business perspective, the cottage provides an important second accommodation offering. Its three-bedroom configuration, separation from the main house and picturesque setting lend themselves naturally to boutique accommodation and retreat stays, subject to any necessary approvals. Importantly, the cottage doesn't feel secondary to the estate. Its outlook across the water and gardens gives it its own character and allows family or guests to experience Dantosa independently while remaining part of the broader property. Across the estate, the multiple dwellings provide a combined seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, offering considerable flexibility in how the property can be occupied, enjoyed or operated. The Grounds & Amenities It is beyond the residences that the true scale and character of Dantosa Mountains Retreat really comes to life. Approximately nine acres of usable, park-like grounds surround the residences, creating an extraordinary sense of privacy and seclusion despite being only minutes from the center of Katoomba. At the heart of the estate is the magnificent private lake, creating a setting more reminiscent of a private country resort than a traditional residential holding. Positioned on the water is the charming Lake House, complete with a pot belly fireplace and viewing deck overlooking the lake and gardens. Whether enjoyed with a morning coffee, an afternoon drink or beside the fire during the cooler months, it provides another special place from which to experience the estate. Recreational facilities are spread throughout the grounds and include a full-size tennis court, boules lawn and basketball hoop. Tennis racquets, tennis balls, a basketball and boules set are available for guest use, reflecting Dantosa's established history as both a private estate and retreat destination. A substantial pergola and BBQ area provides a dedicated space for outdoor dining and larger gatherings, surrounded by the established landscape and privacy of the property. Hidden beneath the grounds is perhaps one of Dantosa's most unexpected features - an extraordinary subterranean triple-vaulted brick cellar with capacity for approximately 8,000 bottles. An incredibly rare inclusion, the cellar provides an impressive environment for an extensive wine collection, private tastings and entertaining. The gardens themselves are an integral part of Dantosa's identity. Developed over decades, the Paul Sorensen-designed landscape has been created to provide colour and interest throughout the year. Across the nine acres is a diverse collection of mature trees, cool-climate plants and seasonal flora, complemented by expansive lawns, established pathways and the wildlife naturally attracted to the property. The result is a garden that continually changes with the seasons and provides a different experience throughout the year - from spring colour and lush summer growth through to the rich tones of autumn and the atmosphere of a Blue Mountains winter. Despite this remarkable sense of seclusion, Dantosa is conveniently located only minutes from Katoomba village, cafés, restaurants and transport links, as well as the Three Sisters, Scenic World, walking trails, lookouts and the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. For the owner-occupier, Dantosa represents the opportunity to secure a genuine trophy estate with the space and flexibility to accommodate family and guests while enjoying a lifestyle that would be extraordinarily difficult to recreate today. For the business or investment buyer, Dantosa's established history as a tourism and retreat destination, together with its multiple accommodation options and extensive recreational facilities, provides an exciting platform for boutique accommodation, corporate retreats, wellness retreats, private events or other tourism and lifestyle ventures, subject to council approval. Whether acquired as a private family estate, multi-generational retreat, lifestyle property or income-producing asset, Dantosa Mountains Retreat offers a combination of scale, privacy, accommodation, established gardens, infrastructure and resort-style amenities rarely available in the Blue Mountains.